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Hot New Exercise for 2009

It’s the latest fitness trend and it doesn’t require a lot of expensive equipment or coordination. Nordic walking is consider the “it” exercise for 2009, according to fitness experts. The simple sport originated in Finland and spread throughout Europe. It is especially popular in Sweden, Norway, Germany, and now people in North America are embracing the trend that includes a couple of poles and desire to burn calories. These days Nordic walking is growing in popularity in places such as California, Vermont, Colorado, Arizona, Maryland and Florida where health clubs offer introductory classes. Fitness experts say the pole walking exercises … Continue reading →

Yes, Kids Need Exercise, We Get It!

Maybe it’s because I’m in the business of following fitness trends, reading and writing about them and discussing how to build your exercise program. Maybe because I work with young children and I have one of my own, I’m a little more sensitive to the issue. But could we please stop using the words “alarming,” “dangerous” and “overwhelming” when we are referring to the issues of childhood fitness, obesity and health? Yes, obesity is an issue. Yes, kid fitness is an issue. Yes, we need to be doing something about it. But parents, teachers, caretakers and many others are becoming … Continue reading →

One-Third vs Ten Million

There were a lot of stories coming down the wire today. Three of those stories that really caught my eye were all rather interrelated as we look forward towards the New Year. In the first, researchers at Northwestern University have found that one-third of U.S. teenagers and nearly 15 percent of younger adults show a poor level of cardiovascular fitness on an eight-minute treadmill test. In the second article The International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association announced its estimation that 10 million Americans will take steps to make regular physical activity a part of their lives by joining a health … Continue reading →