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For a Cheap, Fun Labor Day Vacation, Find a Swimming Hole
September 3rd, 2010 | 
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Who said swimming had to be restricted to pools? If you’re looking for a little Labor Day Weekend fun, try an outdoor swimming spot close to home.
Article Written By Emily Main, Rodale News, http://www.rodale.com/swimming-tips?page=0%2C0, Alice Burron, Interviewed Expert
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Toning Shoes, Are They For You?
Are you struggling to find the time to increase your physical fitness with your hectic lifestyle? Like you, many people are looking for easy ways to get fit, and toning shoes seems like a reasonable answer—do what you normally do with these shoes on and get in shape—how easy is that?
Toning shoes, also called balance shoes, have zoomed up to a full-fledged active footwear category that is still growing. Almost every shoe brand has jumped on board, and it currently is the fastest-growing segment in the footwear industry, with sales expected to be in the billions this year alone.
Manufacturers state that these shoes help you burn more calories, reduce joint stress and improve posture. Some shoes tie in other features to add an extra challenge such as a midsole material that simulates the feel of walking in sand, extra weight in the front of the shoe, and pods of air in the midsole.
But are these shoes all that? Read the rest of this entry »
Leg Stretches–Don’t Work Out Without ‘Em
After a hard workout, don’t forget to stretch those muscles to prevent bunching and tightening. Stretching not only loosens muscles to prevent soreness the next day, it can prevent injury by releasing muscle pull on adjacent muscles and bone. I recommend a concentrated stretching effort at least two, if not three, days a week for 20 minutes. Guaranteed–you will notice a difference in how you feel and perform. Try some of these leg stretches and find your own personal favorites. Stay tuned for upper body & trunk stretches. Read the rest of this entry »