Category Archives: Women’s Fitness

Wii Fitness Ultimatum 2009

“The Biggest Loser” is a hit TV series described by NBC as Alison Sweeney (“Days of Our Lives”) returns as host of the series, which challenges and encourages overweight contestants to shed pounds in a safe and recommended manner through comprehensive diet and exercise as they compete for a grand prize of $250,000. The unscripted and [...]

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One Step At A Time

A HEALTHY life is reached one step at a time. The world today is all about instant gratification and, Right NOW! We have the knowledge, the technology, and the credit to desire and acquire anything in a matter of minutes. We expect quick, fast, express, and in a hurry as the standard in almost everything [...]

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“A Skinny House” on the Today Show

Today I caught the blurb on the Today Show on NBC about keeping a “Skinny Home.”  Take a peak:   This blurb was from an article, How To Make Your Home a Skinny House, in Health Magazine.  I love the tips for the kitchen about portion control.  This is huge! Use a salad plate insteadof a dinner plate, replace [...]

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Are Wii ready for their Outdoor Challenge?

“Get off the couch and into the game”  Nintendo is releasing a new Wii game, Active Life Outdoor Challenge on Sept 9, 2008. The retail price for this game and mat is said to be $60. Compared to Wii Fit, Active Life allows players to compete or compliment each othe at the same time.  Active Life uses an [...]

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Stroller Strides – let me take a look.

The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle printed an article Turn strolling with baby into a workout.  This article summarized the basics of incorporating your baby into your exercise routine.   Warm up with an easy 5- to 8-minute walk. At the first stop, use a picnic table for three sets of push-ups. Put your hands on the [...]

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How old are Wii?

I am sure you have heard the saying “You are only as old as you feel.” There is a group of what you might think as unlikely video gamers out there getting off the couch. The  Rochester Democrat and Chronicle reported a storyof a group of seniors getting some activity using their Wii.  Wii bowling is [...]

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You never forget how to ride a bike

I really like to walk but riding my bike is a pretty close second.  It is great to ride my bike, I can get a lot further and see a lot more.  It is also a great way to cross train. Last summer I purchased a bike odometer. This is a great tool to have because [...]

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How to find Fitness wherever you are.

This past weekend Kris, Mason, Anna, and I went camping with some friends at the KOA in Watkins Glen!  We all had such a good time and there was so much to do.   I was so excited to be able to find activities while we were away that allowed me to do more than [...]

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“Before I Eat” – Anita Renfroe

This past weekend I had the opportunity and privilege to attend the Women of Faith Conferencein Rochester, NY.  As always this conference was a great time of renewal, refreshment, and inspiration.  One of the ladies that touched my soul this year was Anita Renfroe. Anita Renfroe is a great comedian and musician.  Anita had me in [...]

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Walking is a GREAT way to get yourself started.

Walking is a great way to get yourself started.   Here are two little known facts: 1. You can burn almost the same number of calories per mile walking as you do running. 2. The benefits of walking are cumulative, you can walk for an hour at once or you can accumulate an hour over the course of a day either way [...]

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