Dr. Mirken: Caffeine and Hot Weather Exercise
Posted July 11, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Fitness
A study from Toledo, Spain shows that giving caffeine to dehydrated bicycle racers helps them ride faster, longer and with more power in hot weather (Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise,…
Quote of the day 6/30/08
Posted June 30, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
We commenced plugging up in foot deep steps with a thin wind crust on top and precious little belay for the ice-axe. It was altogether most unsatisfactory and whenever I felt feelings of fear regarding it I’d say to myself, ‘Forget it!?’ This is Everest and you’ve got to take…
Quote of the day 6/29/08
Posted June 29, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Music
On the mountains of truth you can never climb in vain: either you will reach a point higher up today, or you will be training your powers so that you will be able to climb higher tomorrow. ~Friedrich Nietzsche
Quote of the day 6/28/08
Posted June 28, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
Live your life each day as you would climb a mountain. An occasional glance toward the summit keeps the goal in mind, but many beautiful scenes are to be observed from each new vantage point. ~Harold V Melchert
Quote of the day 6/27/08
Posted June 27, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
Nobody trips over mountains. It is the small pebble that causes you to stumble. Pass all the pebbles in your path and you will find you have crossed the mountain. ~Author unknown
Jumping on the Band Wagon for Portable Fitness
Posted June 26, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine
The following article is written by Lisa Marie Mercer.
In both of my books, Open Your Heart with Winter Fitness: Mastering Life through Love of the Slopes and 101 Fitness…
Berry Good News about Cranberries
Posted June 25, 2008 at 09:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating
The following article is written by Lisa Marie Mercer The colorful cranberry is synonymous with holiday happiness. This festive fruit has some interesting folklore surrounding its name. The…
Quote of the day 6/25/08
Posted June 25, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
Opposition is a natural part of life. Just as we develop our physical muscles through overcoming opposition - such as lifting weights - we develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and adversity. ~Stephen R. Covey
Are You Eating Too Much Sugar?
Posted June 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating
Cutting sugar from your diet is quite trendy these days. Many dieters even go so far as to proudly proclaim that they have “stopped eating sugar” all together. Well, in reality that…
Be Fit in Boston
Posted June 20, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Gear & Apparel, Her Health
The following article is written by Lisa Marie Mercer, a freelance writer, fitness studio owner and book author.
I spent nine years teaching fitness in Boston. When I first…
Bikini Butt on the Ball
Posted June 19, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Body Image
The following article is written by Lisa Marie Mercer, a freelance writer, fitness studio owner and book author.
Ah, summer! At last we get to peel off the layers and…
Move of the Day: Double-to-Single Seated Leg Press
Posted June 18, 2008 at 10:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Fitness, Move of the Day
Today’s move targets the glutes directly. This is a variation on the regular seated leg press. As with the standard exercise, you sit with your back tall and pressed up against the…
Quote of the day 6/17/08
Posted June 17, 2008 at 08:00 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
The first thing is to love your sport. Never do it to please someone else. It has to be yours. ~Peggy Fleming, American figure skater, 1968 Winter Olympics
Quote of the day 6/12/08
Posted June 12, 2008 at 10:17 AM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Motivation, Quotes of the Day
The most important thing in the Olympic Games is not to win but to take part, just as the most important thing in life is not the triumph but the struggle. The essential thing is not to have conquered but to have fought well. ~Pierre de Coubertin,
Dr. Mirkin: Salt Reduction and Exercise
Posted June 7, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Martha Jones
Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her Nutrition
Most doctors recommend low salt diets because of the evidence that taking in too much salt can cause high blood pressure, a major risk factor for heart attacks and strokes. However, this may not be good advice for dedicated exercisers. If you exercise…
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