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Treadmill Dancer Works It While Working Out [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:36:10 +0000

Dancing is fun, exercise isn't but if you combined the two what do you get? A lot of funny looks at the gym that's for sure. This guy in Florida has taken his love for dancing directly to the gym and placed it squarely on the belt of a tre

Epic Wheelbarrow Race Win [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:53:27 +0000

A classic twist on a school field day classic. This is how you win the wheelbarrow race.

Hilarious 1980′s Face Workout Video [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:35:47 +0000

In the 1980's workouts were all the rage. We had Olivia Newton-John telling us to get physical and we were up for the challenge. Jane Fonda had us working out on video tapes and we all wanted Buns of Steel.

Treadmill Workout That Is Too Much Fun – Is It Wrong? [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 11:52:26 +0000

Does this lady's workout on the treadmill cross the line of proper gym etiquette? Is she just having fun or is just doing it to draw attention to herself?

5 Exercises That Will Improve Your Heart Health

Maura Chwastyk — Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:00:02 +0000

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart healthy, one of the best things you can do is weekly aerobic activity. Here are five exercises to keep your heart strong:

Research Reveals It Takes Only Seven Minutes a Day to Keep Kids in Shape

Mike Adams — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 01:18:00 +0000

Prying your children away from their video game consoles and getting them to play outside for an hour might be somewhat of a task, but a new study suggests that all you have to do is keep them active for seven minutes to keep them healthy and physically fit.

If You Have Two Minutes, You Have Time for a Great Workout

Mike Adams — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:10:34 +0000

We have all seen those annoying late night commercials advertising ridiculous fitness products catering to a fat and lazy population looking to get into shape with minimal effort. Well, turns out there might actually be something to all this minimal effort business. A new study suggests that two-and-a-half minutes of vigorous exercise is comparable to [...]

Standing Up Is an Easy Way to Improve Your Health

Shauna Wright — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 08:00:24 +0000

You exercise, eat well and don’t smoke, but if you think that’s all it takes to be healthy, think again. New research says the time many of us spend in office chairs could be undoing all that hard work. Studies by the British Journal of Sports Medicine and Centre of Inflammation Metabolism in Copenhagen indicate [...]

New Research Claims Exercise May Help You Stop Smoking

Mike Adams — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 05:20:41 +0000

Smokers who have tried to quit in the past using patches, gum, voodoo witchdoctor magic and other addiction propaganda may just want to step outside for a run the next time they feel the need to smoke,. A new study shows that exercise seems to overcome nicotine cravings. The study, which was recently published in the [...]

Going to the Gym Can Actually Make You a Fatty

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 09:45:12 +0000

Here’s a depressing thought for anybody who’s hit the gym to lose pounds: working out can actually make you gain weight. The reason for this is pretty simple. When you exercise your appetite increases. But if you eat much more than you typically do you’re just going to offset those calories you burned while working out or [...]

Need Motivation to Get Fit? Let Your Friends Nag You

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 14:12:02 +0000

If you have trouble sticking to a workout routine or a diet, having your loved ones nag you to get fit may actually be the first step in whipping yourself into shape . Researchers at Britain’s University of Lincoln researchers looked at the relationship between social influences and levels of physical activity in adults ages [...]

Riding The Waves On A Bike [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 14:13:33 +0000

Imagine being able to pedal your way to that secluded island or the floating dock instead of having to swim all that way. You could even strap a backpack on your back and carry food and drinks without getting them wet and you wouldn't need a boat.

The Guys You Don't Want To Be At The Gym [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:15:23 +0000

These are the 5 guys you don't really want to see at the gym, but you are going to see them regardless. I just hope you don't see yourself in this video.

Skipping – It's Not Just For School Anymore [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 11:25:34 +0000

I like moving around. I enjoy walking, running and even cutting my own grass with a push mower but I don't know if Lafayette is ready for this kind of a fitness craze.

5K Season Off and Running In The Lafayette Area

Bruce Mikells — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:40:32 +0000

There are several great 5k events that are coming up in the Lafayette area and best of all there is one that is perfect for your training and ability. A lot of people think 5k's are just for hard core runners, that couldn't be further from the truth. The running community in the Lafayette area is a very welcoming group. Fellow runners love to see new people out on the streets and getting themselves in shape or running for a reason.

Exercising With Poodles – Insane Workout [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 10:02:58 +0000

I like my workouts to be crazy insane not sweaty insane. I think I found the perfect workout for someone who really likes dogs. It's "Exercising with Poodles" and it looks like fun.

Burned Out at Work? The Secret is 30 Minutes

Brad Vincent — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 00:23:42 +0000

It is really common for you to feel like you can’t go anymore. There is a point where you doubt anymore successful outcomes, right? You are tired, have no creative ideas, feel overwhelmed; well, you are not alone! But there is a Secret, and it involves 30 minutes. If you are reading this, you might [...]

Palmetto Trail Now Open For Hikers

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 11:00:10 +0000

If you promised yourself you were going to be more active this year the Palmetto Trail could be just the motivation you need. A walk along the trail will carry you through some of the most beautiful areas along the Bayou Teche.

5 Types of Dance That Will Get You Beach Ready

Jill McCoy — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 22:50:14 +0000

It is almost Mardi Gras and with all of the parties, king cakes, and alcohol many of us have probably forgot about our New Years Resolution: to get into shape. Before we know it will be a week until Spring Break and looking in the mirror will not be a pleasant sight. However, I have [...]

5 Workouts You Haven't Tried… Yet

Ashley Womble — Sat, 07 Jan 2012 17:30:43 +0000

It’s easier to stick to a workout routine if you love it, and few guys love hitting the treadmill day after day. Whether you’ve resolved to make 2012 the year you finally get fit or are just looking for a new way to tone up, these innovative exercises will help you blast fat and get cut in a whole new way.