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CrossFit and the Virginia Earthquake
Ok I’m not going to lie — I freaked out yesterday during the earthquake a bit. I was at my desk on the 6th floor and I felt the bldg adjust. I said to Tiffany, an intern here for a few more weeks — what was that? Then the bldg started to shake. I said…
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Strong Is The New Skinny
Love this – Strong is the New Skinny Intimidated by CrossFit Women? That’s a Good Thing. Strong is the new skinny, and pop culture be damned, because we will no longer be constrained with an impossible ideal. We should approach our fitness experience like any other gym-goer and not be afraid of more. Stepping up the intensity…
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Definitions of ‘fit’ and ‘fitness’ vary from person to person
Definitions of ‘fit’ and ‘fitness’ vary from person to person Think hitting a fastball or catching a touchdown pass is tough? Try settling on a definition for the term “fit.” Nowthere’s a moving target. In truth, fitness is an exceedingly slippery concept, one whose meaning varies from person to person and doesn’t rest solely on…
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Champion of Health and Fitness
Superintendent ‘fits in’ at Norris. We have to inspire and educate kids in being fit and healthy. The more schools that place value and encourage it — the better off we all are! I have given a online speaker session about ‘Creating Fit Families’ on behalf of K12 this past Fall: http://bit.ly/gKdYm7 Jumpin’, dancin’ and…
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A New Year – Time to Try Something New
Does the thought of heading to the gym to face the cardio machines make you cringe as you begin your quest to get in shape? Finding a form of exercise that works for you is key to finding something that ‘works for you’ long term. Many people find themselves sticking with what they know best…
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Fit Families
I gave a presentation today called ‘Creating Fit Families’ to help inspire and support parents as they do the same for their own families. Someone asked me what are some exercises/fitness activities you can do if you don’t have a lot of money or you can’t really leave your house. Well — many of the…
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Is Your Diet Making You Gain?
Is Your Diet Making You Gain? Prevention If you’re trying to slim down, you’ve probably amassed a menu full of calorie-cutting tips and tricks. So it may come as a shock to learn that many of the ones you’ve sworn by are actually keeping you fat. “In their quest to lose weight, many women unknowingly…