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Treadmill for Kids - Exercise Can Be Fun!

I was looking for some fun activities for my kids to do that would let them burn off a little energy without driving me through the roof when I came upon the Redmon Fun and Fitness Exercise Equipment for Kids - Tread Mill for Kids. I can't believe no one thought of this sooner! With childhood obesity...

Winter Fitness - Staying Motivated during...

Winter is a time when nature hibernates in anticipation of the activity of spring.  However, just because nature hibernates, doesn’t mean you have to hibernate along with it.  Avoid putting on that winter weight by continuing your workouts during the cold winter months.  Then come spring, you will...

Surprising Ab Training Mistakes to Avoid...

If you're interested in discovering some areas where you may be going wrong in your abs training and your attempts at losing stomach fat, I have an interview for you below that you'll want to read. In it, Men's Health Magazine writer Craig Ballantyne, grills Abs-Expert Mike Geary, author of the internationally...

Marathons - You Can Overcome Any Obstacle

Physical challenges don’t have to rob you or your loved ones of a full life.  Many physically challenged people make great strides in their lives each day.  If you want to participate in a marathon, don’t let your physical challenges hinder you. We have read stories in the newspaper and magazines...

Your Back To School Routine - It's A New...

Well, it's that time of year again, time to send the kiddos off to school, or if you're a homeschooler (like me) it's time to promote your kids and start their new routines (just in case the rules got a little "relaxed" over the summer!) While you are busy instilling the importance of routines in...

Is Winter Making You Fat?

During the winter, it’s pretty common to pack on the pounds. There are a lot of factors that help contribute to this weight gain. By knowing what they are, you can also figure how to combat them and stay trim all the way to spring. One of the biggest causes of winter weight gain comes in the beginning...

3 Great Non Traditional Ab Exercises

Tired of typical ab exercise routines such as crunches, sit-ups, leg lifts, etc.? Well why not try something a little different. Often a great alternative is a metabolism-boosting high intensity workout that works your entire body while also working your abs. Here is a great example of an ab workout...