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The Fitness Blog Week in Review March 30th – April 7th

Our Fitness Blog Week in Review is back and we’re sorry for our absence. I hope you’ll join us again this Saturday as we take a look back at the previous week and catch you up on the stories and articles you may have missed. Friday March 30th What is it about Sports that Brings Out the Worst in Parents? I don’t know the answer to this, but I do address some of the issues we’re seeing constantly in the news with regard to sports and parental involvement specifically discussing the Ukrainian father who beat his daughter in front of … Continue reading →

The Ultimate Thighmaster: Horseback Riding

I remember the Suzanne Sommers commercials advertising the Thighmaster, the ultimate home workout for women to tighten up their thighs and buttocks. The Thighmaster was a focusing tool, designed to help you concentrate on isolating those muscles and using them against specific tension or resistance. The ultimate Thighmaster, however, is not a piece of equipment but rather an equine. I am an admitted equestrian with a particular fondness for horses in general and Saddlebreds in particular along with Mustangs and Tennessee Walkers. Anyway, the point is, humans have been riding horses since around 4000 B.C. that we know of. The … Continue reading →

Palm Springs – A Hiker’s Paradise

When I think of Palm Springs, I think of desert and paradise rolled into one. The spectacular desert terrain has played host to a multitude of stars, both rising and falling as well as a host of family vacations. But what few people know is that it’s also a paradise for hiker’s and hiking. You can explore the area on foot or by jeep or for the really adventurous, by hot air balloon. Before exploring the area, you should dress appropriately, wear sturdy and comfortable shoes and take plenty of water. You want to make sure that you and your … Continue reading →