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First Lady Michelle Obama Can Do More Push Ups Than You [VIDEO]

BJ Ragone — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:03 +0000

We all know that the current first lady is all about health and fitness, and she went onto The Ellen DeGeneres Show to promote healthy living and busted out some push ups, and not the girl kind either. Now I will be a little critical, because Mrs. Obama didn’t go all the way down, but [...]

Female Muscle – Hot or Not? [POLL]

BJ Ragone — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:32:00 +0000

You have seen those women in the gym, those women who could crush your head with their thumb and index finger. So do men find them attractive, or are they terrified? I was reading an article on Yahoo this morning about Georgia cheerleader Anna Watson and how she passed on an opportunity to become a [...]

Five Weirdest Exercise Equipment And Infomercials

Dalton Castle — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 19:52:39 +0000

We have seen them all, the thigh master, the fat shaker, and the shake-a-weight. There are a million terrible “secret” fast easy work out machines out there. And with the 2012 health and fitness expo right around the corner, it’s important to be aware of the crap. check out these fancy and ridiculous machines and [...]

Sexy Girls Working Out [VIDEOS]

WQBK — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:16:09 +0000

Was one of your resolutions to loose weight, look better or live a healthier lifestyle in 2012? We all want that sexy body, the six pack ab's and probably could lose about 10-15 pounds to feel better. To help you get motivated check out these video's of sexy girls working out and attend the Health & Fitness Expo 2012 this weekend at the Empire State Plaza.

September Playlist Hits for Hitting the Gym: Q-Tease Amanda's Picks

amanda.medina — Tue, 20 Sep 2011 16:25:12 +0000

I’m back with a fresh and new work-out playlist for the month of September. Tons of new songs came out this summer, along with concerts that brought back past favorite hits. Blink 182 entered my playlist after I saw them at SPAC this past Friday with their upbeat tunes, along with Pop Evil after I [...]

Man Sues White Castle Over Booth Size

Chris Illuminati — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 16:18:54 +0000

Normally a lawsuit involving a fast food chain and a patron has something to do with the food. In the case of Martin Kessman versus White Castle the main complaint by Mr. Kessman is that the restaurant’s booths aren’t big enough. Online Dish explains how his local White Castle repeatedly broke promises to make the booths at his local franchise bigger.

Summer Fitness Ideas: Boot Camp

amanda.medina — Mon, 18 Jul 2011 11:50:51 +0000

With summer in full swing, I decided it was time to get my butt in gear with my workout schedule. I dread the gym in the summer, I love to be outside, but running by myself can be too repetitive, especially on the hottest days. I’ve found that even the most expensive gym memberships don’t [...]

Best Rock Songs For Working Out: Q-Tease Amanda's Picks

amanda.medina — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:01:12 +0000

I'm very particular about what I listen to when I work out. I prefer rock songs that tend to have more aggression. I spend time running to relieve stress, along with lifting. I cannot listen to slower songs just because I tend to feel myself get lazy, and I don't want to defeat the purpose of my workout

Three Ways To Make Your Workout Seem Quick And Effortless

Jennifer Beaudoin — Wed, 13 Apr 2011 18:59:57 +0000

So I finally went back to the gym this week after months of blowing it off. I had an excuse though, I didn't have car, so you can't yell at me. Anyway, we all know how daunting and torturous the gym can be, so I discovered a few tricks you can do to make the time so by faster, and to make the workout seem painless.

Burning Calories Outside the Gym

amanda.medina — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 16:24:21 +0000

With the sky rocketing prices of gym membership and aerobics classes, it’s hard to keep the gym in your budget, especially when it comes to your general list of necessities. Today, Self Magazine listed 20 activities outside the gym that can help you burn 200 calories. Some of the activities are actually very clever. One [...]

New Fitness Website

amanda.medina — Sat, 01 Jan 2011 22:23:19 +0000

I know a lot of people may have a resolution this year to be more active. The most common excuse I know is ‘I don’t have time.’ That is completely understandable with today’s society. With college-aged adults constantly hitting the books and working to pay for their beer fund, they can sometimes have difficulty trying [...]