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McDonald’s Makeover—Strawberry Shakes and Stationary Bikes

Shakes and stationary bikes? French Fries and foosball? Big Macs and basketball? McDonald’s is getting a makeover… one the fast food giant hopes will be a hit with both parents and children. Say so long to the slides found at the traditional McDonald’s PlayPlace, the burger-and-fries company is ripping them out and replacing them with climbing ropes, stationary bicycles and electronic dancing games at SOME of its restaurants. If the new R Gyms (R as in Ronald McDonald) prove to be successful in their test restaurants you may soon see them popping up at your neighborhood McDonald’s. The R Gyms … Continue reading →

Sweat All You Want–This Shirt Won’t Stink

I have completed four marathons, but I sweated more giving birth to my daughter than in all of the races combined. I don’t remember anyone telling me that I smelled bad, but I’m sure I did. It’s the same way when you go to the gym… while it may be hard to admit, sometimes deodorant doesn’t always work. Enter the newly designed “sweet smelling athletic gear.” It promises to emit a pleasant scent… rather than body odor. Let’s face it, sweat smells. Even if you don’t hit the gym yourself, if you have boys who play hard, you know they … Continue reading →

Group Fitness Classes Are Great Options

Too often we think about the group fitness class at the gym with a groan. After all, who wants to be in a room full of spandex wearing women or men or both. Far too often we become self-conscious and we think only toned bodies are going to be on the people in that room, but it’s not entirely true. You may be denying yourself a great fitness option because of how you view yourself. It’s important to remember that plenty of people lose weight, trim up and look toned and firm after working out regularly and those toned bodies … Continue reading →

Travel and Exercise–Yes, You Can Do Both

The year I decided to run the Chicago Marathon just happened to be the same year my company adopted a new travel policy. Basically, the new policy meant employees would be traveling frequently with very little notice. When I train to run a marathon I usually start my regime about three months out and follow it religiously. At first I was frustrated that they implemented the policy mid way through my training, but I eventually got over it and figured I would just have to make it work. Keeping fit while on the road (and I’m not just talking about … Continue reading →