All posts with subject: exercise
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
An Ironman’s tips on training
Scott Power (second from right), a senior brand strategist at Kaiser Permanente, spent six months extensively training to compete in and finish the grueling Ironman Triathlon. He shares the following five tips to help anyone ready to take on a new exercise routine or breathe life into an old one.
Set [...]
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subjects: exercise, fitness, healthy-habits
Monday, April 19, 2010
Exercise your body and power your home
David Butcher not only spends energy during his workouts, he creates it.
“I am a very eco-conscious person,” explains Butcher, a client service director in San Jose, California. “I put a pedal generator together more than 30 years ago—back in the 1970s.”
A pedal generator is a device that produces modest amounts [...]
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subjects: exercise, weight loss
Friday, February 26, 2010
We’re helping the first lady tackle childhood obesity
Childhood obesity is a serious problem across our nation. Fortunately, help is coming, with the first lady herself joining the fight.
Michelle Obama was recently named honorary chair of the newly formed Partnership for a Healthier America. Founded by six leading foundations and [...]
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subjects: bmi, childhood obesity, childrens-health, community service, community-health, exercise, first lady, healthy-habits, let's move, Michelle Obama, Obama, Partnership for a Healthier America
Thursday, February 11, 2010
5 training tips that can help you reach your peak
Mike Kosel has set out to climb some of the world’s highest mountains, and he’s learned a few things along the way. His insights might inspire you to take your current exercise routine to the next level—or to embark on a whole new fitness challenge.
Set realistic goals. Kosel [...]
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subjects: exercise, fitness, healthy-habits
