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Exercise Blog with Paige Waehner May 2005 Archive

By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide to Exercise since 2000

In the Forum - Critique My Workout

Tuesday May 31, 2005
One forum member says: "I am 45 yrs old. I weigh 270 lbs and have had a desk job for 23 years. I am reasonable fit but ... Read More

A New Initiative Against Childhood Obesity

Friday May 27, 2005
Go Bill! The Bill Clinton Foundation is aligning with the American Heart Association to help get kids healthier. Their goal is to get kids to eat healthier by: Working ... Read More

New Product Reviews

Wednesday May 25, 2005
I've been catching up on my product reviews this week and I have some great ones for you, from meditation to the latest weight loss programs: Brain Sync's Guided Meditation. ... Read More

Exercising on the Cheap

Tuesday May 24, 2005
Exercise may be tough to fit into a busy day, but outfitting your home gym is easier than you think. Your home gym can be as lavish (mega-machines and expensive ... Read More

In the Forum - Can Supplements Make You Taller?

Monday May 23, 2005
One forum member wants to know: "Is it possible by taking some sort of pills ( like HeightMax) to increase my height?" If there were a pill that ... Read More

10 Ways You Know You're Burned Out on Exercise

Thursday May 19, 2005
How do you know when you're burned out on your exercise routine? Maybe it's when you find any ridiculous excuse to skip your workout (e.g., "My CDs must be ... Read More

Exercise of the Week: Squat-Thrusts

Tuesday May 17, 2005
Squat-Thrust. If you're looking for a total body move that will get your heart rate soaring, this one is for you. Squat-thrusts (a.k.a. 'Burpees'), which you may remember ... Read More

In the Forum - What's Your Favorite Exercise?

Monday May 16, 2005
If you've been exercising or being active for awhile, you probably have a favorite workout. For me, it's running. I love to run because it's simple (just a ... Read More

Question of the Week: Changing Your Butt

Friday May 13, 2005
Each week, I receive a variety of email questions and thought I'd share one of the most popular questions from one of my readers: "Hi, I feel my butt ... Read More

Bust Belly Fat with Exercise and a Low Carb Diet

Wednesday May 11, 2005
How many of you would like to get rid of fat around the middle? If you raised your hand, here's the hard truth: the only way to get ... Read More

In the forum - How Many Reps?

Tuesday May 10, 2005
Strength training can be confusing as one forum member points out saying: " My trainer at the gym had me doing 3 sets of 15 for everything. I've read ... Read More

Choosing a Personal Trainer

Monday May 9, 2005
Hiring a personal trainer is a big decision and not just financially. The right trainer can help you pinpoint what you really want to achieve, create a program that ... Read More

Hats Off to Moms!

Friday May 6, 2005
I don't have any kids, so I don't know what it's like to create and then raise another human being. I do know that it's a full-time job and ... Read More

Are you Ready for a Lifestyle Change?

Wednesday May 4, 2005
When it comes to weight loss, the buzzwords you might be hearing lately are: lifestyle and change...as in, you need to make one to be successful at losing weight. ... Read More

Treadmills vs. Elliptical Machines

Tuesday May 3, 2005
Which one's better, the treadmill or the elliptical machine? The answer to that question depends on you...namely, which one do you like? While they're different machines, both can ... Read More

In the Forum - First "positives" you noticed from exercise

Monday May 2, 2005
I hear a lot about what people aren't getting from exercise and it usually has to do with how the body looks. Appearance is important...no doubt about it, but ... Read More
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