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Category Archives: Women’s Fitness

MORE info on www.TrainingwithTricia.com

TrainingwithTricia.com has been updated with more information.. In the Personal Training section, on the Fitness Studio page there is now a list of some of the equipment that I use.  Many of the pieces of equipment have links to see them up close, or to buy your own. The Resources section now has a Fitness [...]

Get on your bike!

Have you been getting your family out and on the move? Kris and I took Mason (7 1/2 years old) and Anna ( 5 3/4 years old) out on a nice Erie Canal bike ride on Sunday.  Mason and Anna have not mastered the art of riding a two-wheeler yet so Kris attached the tag-along [...]

Are Wii ACTIVE?

EA SPORTS Active, Personal Trainer for the Wii went on sale at stores yesterday (Tuesday, May 19, 2009).  This game sells for $59.99 with an optional accessory pack for $19.99. If you have not heard of this new Wii game, EA SPORTS Active, here is what it is all about. Revolutionize your workout regimen with [...]

Fit Flops NOT flip flops

What kind of shoes are you wearing this summer?  Flip flops, sandals, sneakers or high fashion heels or wedges?  Let me tell you about a few new shoes on the market with claims to burn calories or tone your legs and butt. Fit Flops – Give your legs a workout while you walk. I have [...]

Never Say Diet

There is a new website on the scene from iVillage – www.NeverSayDiet.com Tip of the day: Never say diet. A diet denotes a beginning and an end. There should be no end to taking care of yourself. -Amy Check the site out there are lots of great tips, videos, stories to inspire you and a [...]

Mobile Fitness Programs

We all seem to be pretty attached to our mobile devices these days, now there are ways to bring your fitness program along too. FitDeck Mobile for your Blackberry, iPhone, iPod Touch, and Other devices is one way to do this. What is Fit Deck? FitDeck Mobile is an application that runs on your mobile [...]

National Start! Walking Day

The American Heart Association has named April 8th, 2009 National Start! Walking Day Walk more, eat well, and you’ll live longer It’s a simple premise, but it’s the foundation of the Start! Movement. Research has shown that you can gain about two hours of life for every hour of regular vigorous exercise you do. You [...]

Spring Training – Stroller Style

Well Spring is officially arrived, and we are starting to see warmer temperatures here in Rochester, NY.  Are you ready to get outside and get moving? Mommies with stroller companions, take a look at the video and see if you can get a better workout in adding a few new moves. Remember incorporating your little [...]

Body Glide…try it!

I am NOT a big product pusher, but this one really has value! Body Glide  – Anti-Chafe balm You might be asking yourself,  “What is Body Glide and why do I need it?” Body Glide looks like a stick of deodorant, but it is actually an invisible, all natural (no petroleum,  not greasy or oily), [...]

Weight Training Weighs In – Rochester D&C

Check out your Rochester Democrat and Chrolicle this morning. I was asked to comment for an article on weight training, and it is in today’s (March 10, 2009)  Living Section – Weight Training Weighs In and it is available on-line.  Here is a bit of what the article said: Get some instruction. Small changes in [...]