We take bets about stretching; We take bribes (about time!) When two people go out for a nice hike and one wants to stand and stretch first and the other thinks it best to wait until post-activity to “enjoy the view” aka stand around and stretch, who gets thrown under the bus on this bet sent our way? Can romance survive the “Stretch Before or After” debate?
How Many Calories Are You Burning? asks Aileen Sheron
“How many calories am I burning” is a question often posed to international fitness expert, Aileen Sheron. Her 30 second video answer? Are you willing to work hard enough to get all the benefits? Another fine interview from F and F at the IDEA Convention.
Shin Splints S.O.S.
Shin splints hurt. How can you get rid of them? How can you prevent them? Why do so many runners insist on wearing old, crummy shoes?
Doing the Spot Reducing Dance – Charlie Houlihan
Want to lose weight in one area, aka the (in)famous “Spot Reducing?” Charlie Houlihan amusingly shows the way to Spot Reduce (not) in this 1 minute video, courtesy of Fun and Fit interviews at the IDEA Convention
Stretch It or Be Wretched
Time to stretch boundaries, limits, and muscles! This week’s question is from an exerciser who may be too comfy in her workout routine. Sure, she needs to add some stretching to her gig, but at the expense of her ab workout?! We think not!
Tweet Your Way to Workout Success – Biray Alsac
Need that extra accountability and community spirit to stick with your fitness program? Fitness pro and social media expert, Biray Alsac of Florida shares her 50 second Fun and Fit tip — tweet about your activities! Your twitter pals will birddog you to burn more than 140 calories in fewer than 140 characters!
I’m Pregnant, in Pain and Want to Work Out
So much that starts with “P:” Pregnant, Patella Femoral Syndrome, and Put out at the Pain of it all! Poor Sarah wants to exercise through her pregnancy, but her knee prohibits activity. What CAN she do that does not hurt so much? Besides birth a child…..
5, No, 10 Tips to Road Trip Dining
How do you keep from overeating when you’re out of town? Will one thin mint really make a difference? Here are ten tips to help Johnny FitTime (aka Johnny Eats Too Much) keep the convention calories to a minimum.
Fitness is Not a 4 Letter Word- Dody Livingston
SportAerobic Gold medalist, 24 Hour Fitness CA Area Manager, and fitness pro, Dody Benko Livingston shares on video her 2 minute inspiration and thoughts on overcoming obstacles and getting more joy into your life.
I’m Low Without My Runner’s High
“Running is killing my middle-aged knees. Still, how can I do more of it? I’m so low without my runner’s high.” Dude, are you hallucinating? Drugs and surgery are not the answer. But what is? Once again, Fun and Fit find facts. Run along little doggies!
