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Simple Yet Effective Nutrition Tips

One of the biggest tips I can ever give is you also one of the simplest; HYDRATE. Drink water and lots of it. Many people go throughout their days feeling tired and weary, so they drink caffeinated beverages or eat…
My Top Five Exercising Tools

(Probably one of the best investments ever.) Lets face it. There are some times when exercise is a chore. You're sore and you don't want to move. The trail you run is starting to bore you, or the gym you hit regularly…
Excuses, Excuses: People Need To Get Off The Couch

I don't understand why people generally have a plethora of excuses as to why they can't work out. My mom is 5'2 and well over 200lbs, but she has a few hours a week to spare at the gym. Not saying that she works hard w…
Sporting Life 10k - My First Road Race

I started running approx. half a year ago (in Sept.) and I did my first 10k and first road race today. It was an amazing experience. I had to get up at 5:20 to get dressed and have time to eat before meeting my teach…
I Want to Have a Themed Workout Party!

Would you consider going to a "themed" workout class? Do you think people would be more likely to work out if routines were as fun as this?
No Time To Exercise? Try 10-Minute Exercise Bursts

The recommended amount of exercise determined by fitness gurus and physicians is 30 minutes to 1 hour per day. This may be more than you have time for, especially if your job is demanding or you have children. Ident…
10 Ways to Make Your Workout Green

Sticking with our eco-friendly theme this week, here are ten ways to make your workout more earth-friendly:Use a biodegradable yoga mat. These mats literally become one with the Earth after their disposal. Try The Pla…
Save Yourself While Saving the Planet!

In honor of Earth Week this week, I'll be focusing on some tips and thoughts on how to help your health while helping our planet, too. I'm a huge go-Green advocate - I recycle, turn the lights off as I leave the room (…
Do You Need To Lose Weight To Tone Up?

This is a message sent to us from a healthkicker reader: Do you need to lose weight to tone my body?
Vacation Veg-Out or Work Out in the Wilderness?

I am getting ready to leave for vacation, and have made sure to pack my running sneakers, some shorts and sports bras in addition to my watch, so that I can fit in some jogs on the beach. I was just wondering…