It’s the first day of school here and the mercury is sitting at 92 degrees. It certainly doesn’t feel like fall, but the winds of change are getting ready to blow in (tomorrow it’s supposed to be in the 70s). Back-to-school means back to a regular fitness routine for many parents and if you are looking for tips on how to motivate yourself now that the weather is changing this Week in Review is the perfect place to start.
August 25th—–How to Help Someone Who Exercise Too Much. In most cases compulsive exercisers start off their regimes with the right intentions, but something happens to push their daily workouts into the “danger” category. Compulsive exercise is especially harmful when it involves children. Find out the warning signs in this blog.
August 26th—–The Race for President. Find out which of the country’s top politicians are in the best shape in this blog.
August 27th—–John Edwards: Fitness Machine. Former presidential hopeful John Edwards calls himself a “running addict.” Find out why in this blog.
August 28th—–Phelps Promotes Kids Fitness. The swimming machine that is Michael Phelps is back from Beijing and he is not wasting any time trying to motivate kids to exercise. Lean more about Phelps’ fitness plans for students in this blog.
August 28th—–How to Get Your Kids in Shape. Adults know that losing weight isn’t easy, but it isn’t any easier for kids, especially since most youngsters don’t fully understand all of the negative consequences associated with being overweight. This blog provides tips on how you can get your kids moving before it’s too late.
August 29th—–Getting Fit Before the First Flake Falls. Need some motivation to get into shape before the holiday season kicks in? Read this blog.
August 29th—–Back-to-School = Back to Regular Workouts. Studies show that lack of time is the No.1 reason people say they don’t workout. Time is critical in sustaining a regular exercise regimen, and as any doctor will tell you there’s no better way to use some of that precious time when kids are in school than getting in shape. This blog provides some tips on how you can get into gear while your kids are hitting the books.
August 30th—–Ways to Integrate Exercise into Your Life. Find out ways you can make exercise a part of your daily life in this blog.
August 30th—–Getting Motivated to Move. This blog discusses ways identify your fitness goals so you can create a workout schedule that will work best for you.
August 31st—–Taking Advantage of Fall’s Cooler Weather. With kids headed back to school this week cooler temps are right around the corner. But instead of shedding a tear as summer slips away consider embracing the cool, crisp air and using it to aid your fall workouts. This blog provides tips on how to use the cooler temps to your advantage.
August 31st—–Fitness Fanatics Visit Oprah. I wish I could be there to see it all unfold. Team USA is about to descend on the Windy City and you can get a front row seat in your own living room to see the likes of Michael Phelps, Kobe Bryant and Dara Torres share their Olympic experiences with talk show host Oprah Winfrey.