Archive for the ‘Exercise’ Category
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Keep Walking Programs Interesting
It is well-known that walking can be great exercise. Many people who are just beginning exercise programs are often advised to start with walking programs. But, there’s a problem with typical, everyday walking—it can get really dull.
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Thoughts on Two Weeks of Wii (with Bonus Wii Tennis Tips)
I had previously mentioned that we got a Nintendo Wii. I have two weeks of playing time in and I have to say that it is a winner when compared to watching television. In fact, I’d take the extra step and say it might be equal to an aerobic exercise at the gym.
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A Wii Bit Addicted
It’s been a while since I posted. As you might have been able to tell from the title of this post, it’s because I’ve become addicted to the Nintendo Wii. I don’t imagine that I’m alone. I fully expect support groups to pop up everywhere once Nintendo gets their production woes in […]
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What is Your WalkScore?
A new company, WalkScore.comuses mapping data about your neighborhood to determine how “walkable” your neighborhood is. You simply give it an address and it crunches the number nearby stores, restaurants, schools, and parks. The resulting number is what a “WalkScore.”
A WalkScore is a rating from 0 to 100. Unless your score is […] -
Interesting Australian Exercise Study
I am a little behind in reading Men’s Health Magazine, but I found something interesting in the June 2007 issue (page 54) worth sharing… According to an Australian study, people lost 10% of their body fat with high intensity interval training of just 20 minutes, 3 times a week. That’s great, but […]
