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Biggest Loser is the Biggest Sham on TV- Former Competitor Speaks Out

Dan Sammit — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:39:07 +0000

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Finally someone speaks out about the ridiculous reality show. Congratulations to Kai Hibbard for her courage and not selling out to the pressures of the contacts and show producers. Follow Kai on Twitter http://twitter.com/KaiHibbard or check out her blog http://www.kaifitness.com/

As someone in the fitness and health indusrty myself, it is great to see this show knocked down. It is totally unhealthy.Forget the ratings. Teach people how to eat properly, manage their stress and exercise regularly. Education is key!

Let me know what you think. Is this show great or a total joke? Feel free to leave a comment

Have You Ever Had a Workout Session Like This?

Dan Sammit — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 22:01:44 +0000

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Physical Fitness Key to Reduce Chronic Disease in College Students

Dan Sammit — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 15:47:31 +0000

Tufts University suggests that “Staying in shape may bolster the metabolic profiles of college students, even in those with higher than desirable body fat percentages.”

The Truth About Cardio vs Free Weights

Dan Sammit — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:24:51 +0000

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Bartendaz- Check out these guys!

Dan Sammit — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 14:00:34 +0000

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The New York based Bartendaz is truly an innovative group. They are inspiring urban youth to keep fit. Check out this video to see that you don’t need fancy gym equipment to say fit and healthy.

Stop by their website http://bartendaznyc.com/

The Godfather of Fitness-Jack LaLanne at 95

Dan Sammit — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 17:56:00 +0000

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Jack LaLanne just turned 95 years old and has a new book out about health, fitness and longevity. Truly amazing.

Junk Food- The New Addiction of America

Dan Sammit — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:40:05 +0000

According to a new study junk food consumption may be as addictive as Cocaine, Nicotine and other various narcotics.

“The study, involving rats, found that overconsumption of high-calorie food can trigger addiction-like responses in the brain and that high-calorie food can turn rats into compulsive eaters.”

Golf Fitness -Tools of the Trade Part 1

Dan Sammit — Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:26:43 +0000

With professional golfers like Tiger Woods and Annika Sörenstam endorsing golf fitness over the past decade or so, it is easy to see why exercise regimens have gained favour with many players on various tours and recreational golfers worldwide.

Your body is the most important equipment that you own and golf is a very physically demand sport. Yes, I said sport (for all you non golfers out there!) Swinging a golf club once generates enough force to fracture a vertabrae in you back! Having said that, you must condition you body properly.

There are a lot of misconceptions out there about how an individual needs to train for golf. Do I train with weights? How many sets and reps? How many times per week? Will yoga or pilates help my game? What other golf gizmos may help me play better? Unfortunately, there is no simple answer (sigh) because everyone has different physical attributes and skill sets. The one great things is that regardless of what level you are at currently, a properly designed golf fitness program will help your game take off.

Over the next few post I will discuss a few tatics and “must have” items to make you play like (insert favourite golfer here). While I cant promise you will get your Tour Card, I know with a little patience you will see improvement in several areas of your golf game.

I welcome your comments, feedback and suggestions. Check back soon for Tools of the Trade Part 2.

No Time For Exercise? Interval Training Maximizes Results in a Short Time

Dan Sammit — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 02:03:11 +0000

With most people having a very busy, stressful lifestyles, just getting a workout in can be difficult. If you find that you are looking to improve your fitness level, shed some unwanted pounds and do it efficiently, interval training may be the solution.

University Study Shows Yoga Effective for Reducing Inflammation

Dan Sammit — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 22:29:15 +0000

An Ohio State University study shows that practicing yoga helps to reduce various compounds that cause inflammation in the body. Read more >>here<<