‘Exercise & Fitness’ Articles
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Exercise & Fitness
Garmin GPS-enabled Sports Watches on Sale
(Aug 15th 2012 10:23AM) Now that the weather is trending to cooler temps, it\'s an ideal time to get a plan together for regular outdoor exercise; in my mind, it\'s time to put in more miles on the road. I keep track of my mileage, time, and heart rate the old-fashioned way and put it into a spreadsheet for later examination, but there\'s ...
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Exercise Bikes -- for a Convenient Indoor Workout
(Aug 8th 2012 9:44AM) I believe that this is one of the times of the year in which it\'s difficult to exercise -- it\'s generally uncomfortably hot and humid to be running out of doors (at least in the South, where I reside) and, on the flipside, in the Winter the weather can be nasty. My days on the treadmill as a gym rat are long ...
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Exercise & Fitness
Insulated Water Bottles -- Keeping Your Drinks Colder, Longer
(Jul 11th 2012 11:16AM) A perennial issue for me in High Summer is keeping the water in my water bottle cold throughout the day. I\'ve tried freezing the water in a bottle (tends to crack the container), fill it with ice cubes and let it melt (some better), and wrap my bottle in a foam sleeve (doesn\'t work to my satisfaction). What to ...
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Exercise & Fitness
Women's Mountain Bikes -- They're Not Just for the Mountains
(Jun 20th 2012 10:28AM) Just because a mountain bike is built for the Great Outdoors -- with its stream crossings, single-track trails, and steep inclines and declines -- doesn\'t mean it isn\'t an ideal bike for urban and suburban concrete areas -- with their potholes, narrow sidewalks, and stairs. After all, if a mountain bike is good ...
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Exercise & Fitness
Keen Mckenzie Shoes -- for a Sure Footing in the Outdoors
(Mar 29th 2012 11:55AM) I recently bought my third pair of Keen shoes -- I wore the first two out on dive boats, a week-long Grand Canyon float trip, and hiking in the North Georgia mountains. This time around, I got the Keen Mckenzie Sport Shoe ($90). I very much like the heavy-duty mesh lining that keeps gravel, sticks, or any debris ...
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Exercise & Fitness
Running Shoes -- It's Time to Run Outdoors
(Feb 23rd 2012 10:59AM) Now that the warmer weather of Spring is peeking around the corner, I see increasing numbers of runners who have abandoned indoor mileage for the delights of the outdoor, with its budding trees, moderating temperatures, and increasing sunshine. If you are approaching a number of months, or some hundreds of miles, ...
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Exercise & Fitness
Use a Heart Rate Monitor to Keep Tabs on Your Workout
(Feb 13th 2012 12:50PM) You probably have a general idea, during your workout, of your desired exercise parameters, but there\'s no substitute for accuracy, especially if your workout is prolonged or intense. Enter the heart rate monitor -- the easiest method to ensure you safely stay in your target training zone. We like this Timex ...
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Exercise & Fitness
Cool MP3s That Help Keep You Active
(Jan 12th 2012 6:30PM) So, we\'re in the second week of the new year. If you\'re like most people, you vowed to get fit in 2012. How\'s your New Year\'s resolutions going so far. Hopefully, you\'re still on track. If not, you may need a little extra push and I have a few gadgets that\'ll help you along the way. 1. Motoactv 8GB The Today ...
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Women, Exercise & Fitness, Camping & Hiking, Golf, Health Expert: Nancy Redd, Outerwear, Activewear
Perfect Fall Sport Clothing Picks
(Sep 27th 2011 11:30AM) Whether you are ramping up your workout routine to ward off the winter blues (and weight gain) or simply adjusting your wardrobe for the chillier weather, fall is a great time to warm up your activewear for more comfort, durability, and a little bit of fall style. Check out these sporty items for all your fall ...
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