Local cyclists and their fixed-gear bikes. (Journal File Photo)

Getting into Bicycling

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Local cyclists and their fixed-gear bikes. (Journal File Photo)

When Don and Darla Daley dine at restaurants near their Royal Oak, Mich., home, they no longer drive their car. It’s the same with quick trips to the store or nearby Royal Oak Farmers Market. They hop on the bicycles they bought two years ago –their favorite form of recreation and exercise. The Daleys are discovering what many people are getting to know. Bicycling is a great... 

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HBO Tackles Obesity Issue

Monday, May 14, 2012

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Some things to ponder on a Monday about the state of  health of America: 1 out of 5 of kids drink three or more sugar-sweeten beverages per day, accounting for an extra meal.  Less than 1 percent of Americas meet the criteria for ideal cardio-vascular health.  1 in 4 adults get NO physical activity.  Obesity costs $70 billion to American business in lost productivity.  Profit margin for soft drinks is 90 percent. Profit margin... 

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Take Another Look at Accupuncture

Monday, May 14, 2012

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That seemingly strange treatment where a trained and licensed practitioner sticks needles about my body has been practiced for centuries in Asia. It is used to treat most pain conditions — including lower back pain, shingles and other nerve pain, hand and knee pain, headaches, fibromyalgia and menstrual pain. Official research on the effectiveness of acupuncture produces mixed results, according to the Harvard Healthbeat newsletter. But... 

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To fight America's growing obesity problem, the Institute of Medicine is recommending that communities be designed with safe places to walk and exercise. (AP File Photo)

Report: Schools key to fighting America’s obesity

Thursday, May 10, 2012

To fight America's growing obesity problem, the Institute of Medicine is recommending that communities be designed with safe places to walk and exercise. (AP File Photo)

WASHINGTON — Fighting obesity will require changes everywhere Americans live, work, play and learn, says a major new report that outlines dozens of options — from building more walkable neighborhoods to zoning limits on fast-food restaurants to selling healthier snacks in... 

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Race Report from Ironman St. George

Jaime's medal. Jaime Dispenza/For the Journal

Jaime's medal. Jaime Dispenza/For the Journal

Late Saturday night my chilled body is soaking in a hot bath, my swollen feet resting as high as possible on the tub’s faucet. I drank too many ounces of cold coconut water — great for hydration and electrolyte replacement but brings down the body’s core temperature.... Read More

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StickK it To Me

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I’m sick of making excuses for my sugar addiction. There is more sugar in my diet than I want there to be.  And I want to cut back to something closer to “dietary guidelines” which put allowable consumption at about 20 grams a day for women. But I have tried this many times before and failed miserably. But I have a new strategy. A commitment contract. Everything I’ve read over the course of the past few months has stated that added sugar in the average... Read More

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Ride of Silence Wednesday

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Duke City Wheelmen Foundation will be hosting Albuquerque’s Ride of Silence Wednesday. Sign-in for the ride begins at 6 p.m. with the ride leaving at 7 p.m. This will be one of approximately 300 Rides of Silence worldwide and one of two here in New Mexico. This slow, silent, processional, five mile ride will honor [...]

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Report: Schools key to fighting America’s obesity

To fight America's growing obesity problem, the Institute of Medicine is recommending that communities be designed with safe places to walk and exercise. (AP File Photo)

WASHINGTON — Fighting obesity will require changes everywhere Americans live, work, play and learn, says a major new report that outlines dozens of options — from building more walkable neighborhoods to zoning limits on fast-food restaurants to selling healthier snacks in sports arenas. But schools should be a national focus because that’s where children spend [...]

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As seen in FIT

Families take the challenge

Helen Sisneros, left, Raymond Sisneros, right, and their daughter, Cornelia Sisneros, second from right, talk to Kathy Lopez-Bushness about nutrition during a session of the New Mexico Fit Family Challenge. Photo Credit - Marla Brose/Journal

Eight-week program shares ideas, strategies for long-term health

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Exercise Extras

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The April  issue of FIT has lots of ideas for “spring cleaning” your workout routine. From a new dynamic stretch and warm-up to some specifics to add to your routine before you hit the courts or trails for the summer. Follow the links for video of trainer Adrian Gonzales demonstrating “the world’s greatest stretch,” a [...]

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