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How to take your kid cycling: iBert Review

Sunday, February 12, 2012 - 16:02

Active parents mean active kids right? And cycling is a great family activity, even for the little ones. We recently recommended the iBert Safe-T-Seat in our 2011 Holiday Gift Guide, but now we have fully tested the seat. And we're pleased that our recommendation stands! ...

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BoxCycles Cargo Bike for the Family

Monday, November 28, 2011 - 10:25

During several recent trips to Europe—Amsterdam in particular—we have returned home with bike envy. While American mountain and road cycling interest and participation are now comparable to the Europeans, commuter bikes are far more popular overseas. In particular, the family-friendly “...

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Fat and UN-happy. No more.

Sunday, September 25, 2011 - 20:59

Brad Heutmaker contributed this Blog. He knows travel! In 7 months this year he qualified for Platinum with US Airways and is Gold Elite with Marriott. You can follow Brad on Twitter @bradheutmaker or Like his Facebook page Brad Heutmaker SPEAKS. Real Life Solutions not Theory

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The HCG Diet, an unconventional journey to better health. Part one.

Thursday, July 7, 2011 - 21:13

Editor's Note: This is the first in a 3 part series detailing one person’s experience with the HCG Diet, a weight-loss method that has sparked controversy among doctors, media and the general medical community. Named the "HCG Diet" because followers inject themselves daily with the human chorionic...

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Barry’s Bootcamp has serious competition from a Yoga Studio

Sunday, June 26, 2011 - 14:20

Tamara Turkisher contributed this blog. She is an insurance agent, dog lover, foodie and exercise enthusiast. From Yoga to Bootcamp I workout religiously and I like routine. My “normal” 6 days a week sweat extravaganza includes a Hot Vinyasa Flow Class, and/or a Yoga Sculpt Class (heated Yoga...

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Speed Golf - An Oxymoron?

Wednesday, May 18, 2011 - 10:43

I enjoy playing golf, but like so many others it's difficult for me to justify the 5 to 6 hour time-suck a traditional 18 holes requires. I make the time when out-of-town relatives visit San Diego or we travel on holiday to destinations with a golf course. But, on a normal week to week...

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MBT, Reebok EasyTone, Skechers Shape Ups, Fit Flops. A Waste of Money?

Wednesday, July 28, 2010 - 21:11

Is it really any surprise that, according to recent research, the bevy of "toning shoes" don't deliver? No you won't suddenly achieve a muscular backside, burn extra calories, or "get into shape without setting foot in a gym." And if you thought you would...well that is positive thinking....

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Good news for personal trainers and yoga studios like CorePower

Tuesday, March 16, 2010 - 14:47

Core Defined Today's Wall Street Journal article about the importance of core strength training hit home for me. I have been urging my husband to do more stretching and core strength training to help his posture, and this article offers support for my efforts.

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What do Michelle Obama and the Chicago Bulls have in common?

Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 22:46

What do Michelle Obama and the Chicago Bulls have in common? Chicago? Well there is that... But what really stands out is the recent effort by our first lady and the fab bball team to help kids get healthy. The Bulls take no bull when it comes to fitness! Just this week the Chicago Bulls proudly...

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Good Time to Try Snowshoeing

Saturday, February 6, 2010 - 10:04

With all the white stuff piling up in the eastern third of the country, this weekend is a prime time to try snowshoeing. Rentals are easy to find and are inexpensive. Best of all, the snowshoe learning curve is basically non-existant--clumsy folks need not worry. No wonder the activity tops the...

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