fitness

from msnbc.com

Swimmer, 41, has become a testament of dedication, passion and willpower Beth Walsh is swimming laps again at age 57. Stasi Turrell has returned to walking, 13 weeks after giving birth to her fourth child. And Geralin Thomas is lifting hand weights and skipping rope at 47. Until recently, all three women had fallen off their fitness programs.

from military.about.com

Contrary to popular belief, there is no maximum "weight" to join or stay in the military. "Weight" is not the standard. Body-Fat percentage is. However, it takes more time to measure body-fat than it does to weigh a member. Therefore, each of the services have weight charts that they use to "screen" members.

from usmilitary.about.com

The Commandant of the Marine Corps has announced the addition of a Combat Fitness Test (CFT) to the current Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test. The CFT will consist of three individual tasks: Movement to Contact (MTC), Ammunition Lift (AL), and Maneuver Under Fire (MANUF).

from nytimes.com

Investigators have begun two large studies of stretching, asking about its effectiveness in much the way scientists might ask about a new drug or medical device. They’re actively recruiting thousands of volunteers to participate, in the United States and elsewhere, and randomly assigning participants to use the method, or not.

from thatsfit.com

I once had my palm read in New Orleans in my early 20s -- much to my consternation she told me I wouldn't get married for eight years. She was exactly right. I married at 32. As far as horoscopes go, everything I've ever read about my Leo sign fits me fairly well, and supposedly it's a good match to be married to my Libra husband. We have a way of getting along.

from msnbc.com

New research shows that quick e-mail messages and short phone calls can motivate people to exercise.

Kimberly Thomas-McPherson likes to walk for exercise. But as a single mother of two who works a full-time job at night and goes to college during the day, physical activity isn’t always high on her priority list.

from thatsfit.com

Forget fitting into your favorite pair of jeans, ladies. Forget burning tons of calories too. Yes, these are great reasons to exercise. But take a look at the bigger picture -- the reason, well five reasons, we simply must exercise. Each one falls into the category of living longer and better.

from newsweek.com

From strippercise to circus-trapeze aerobics, gyms and fitness gurus keep coming up with new ways to make working out less of a chore. But though these whimsical classes and instructional DVDs can reinvigorate your gym routine, some of the glitziest (and goofiest) new trends can also put you at risk for sprained ankles, pulled muscles and overexertion.

from thatsfilt.com

Powerstrike Forza is a fitness class taught in New York City, but this is no ordinary class. The moves are all based on Samurai sword techniques and it generates quite a workout. Participants work their arms, legs, glutes, and core muscles.

from thatsfit.com

In order to take your body to the next level, and to finally break through the wall you may have recently hit, you have to push yourself to reach levels beyond those already reached. Your workout brought you to where you are today, but unless you're amenable to changing things up, it is there where you'll stay.

from thatsfit.com

The recommended amount of calories for most adult men and women is somewhere around 2,000 per day (give or take, depending on factors such as weight, basal metabolic rate, activity level, etc.). Now, factor in the 458 calories the average American takes in a day from juice and soft drink consumption (source: Obesity), and it's clear that there isn't all too much room left for actual food.

from exercise.about.com

Do you ever get so snug and warm inside your comfort zone that, at some point, you feel like you can't get out of it?

from womenshealth.com

It's never too late to shape up for summer! With these 30-minute outdoor workouts, you can buff your body--and still have time to play Given a certain baby-daddy with an affinity for bongos and nekkedness, it's pretty clear that outdoor workouts are effective. But since gawking isn't exactly scientific evidence, we did some actual research. And guess what?