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Here’s to getting back at it
I really wanted to go for a run today. I got up quicker than normal, got dressed in my running stuff and came downstairs to start my day with a cup o joe. Scotty said good morning – I would prefer you not go running today because I worry that you will hurt your back…
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Why Train With A Heart Rate Monitor
Why Train With A Heart Rate Monitor – New To Polar – Training With Polar – Polar Electro – USA. I have mentioned before that I love my Polar fitness monitor. It’s not one of those super fancy ones but it’s not a cheap one either. Someone asked me the other day why I wear…
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aol. 5k Run
aol. is very near and dear to my heart. They are starting a 5k Spring Into Summer 5k and fun run on Sunday, May 16th. The Inaugural AOL Spring into Summer 5k and Fun Run will be held on May 16, 2010 at AOL’s Dulles campus in commemoration of AOL’s 25th Anniversary. Proceeds from the…
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Get Moving…
I saw this interesting piece of news targeted at women: Exercise Can Help Prevent Weight Gain, But It Won’t Be Easy There’s a lot of attention paid to what works when it comes to losing weight. But that’s not really the hard part; anyone can diet or exercise in the short term, but maintaining a…
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HIT Training
I have mentioned this before because this type of workout is what I do 4x a week, but in the article linked to below – they are talking about IT too. IT is HIT (High Intensity Training) – short bursts of intense workouts and then take short breaks. The researchers are still not sure why…
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Notable News
Why You Can’t Exercise Enough To Lose Weight. His assertion is a mathematical fact. No matter how much you exercise, if you eat poorly, you will not lose weight. Let me say it again – I know from experience that when I’ve made it a habit to overeat, I can’t exercise enough to lose weight.…
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Notable News
Loudoun Extension Office Motivates Residents to Exercise with New FIT Extension Program. Most Virginians want to stay fit and physically active but may have difficulty finding the time, energy, and motivation to get moving. FIT Extension is an 8-week physical activity program developed by Virginia Cooperative Extension. It helps Virginians improve their exercise habits, diet,…