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May 9th, 2008

Harnessing Human Energy - A Green Microgym.

Could this be the wave of the future - human-powered energy-generating gyms.
I have a hard enough time getting to any gym. But maybe I’d be more enthusiatic if I knew that my sweat (and tears) was able to generate enough electricity to power a music system or DVD player.
There’s a guy in Seattle who is working […]

By User ImageLiz -- 0 comments

May 6th, 2008

Running Indoors or Out: Which One Reigns Supreme?

Image details: Couple running on the beach served by picapp.com
Runners of the world, weigh in: Do you prefer getting your run on outside or inside? Pavement or treadmill? Why?
We all know some of the benefits of indoor running: adjusting incline, temperature control, a nearby TV, etc.
And outdoor running: becoming one with nature, natural visual stimulation, […]

By User ImageLiberty -- 6 comments

May 4th, 2008

Did You Take Healtbolt’s ‘Vitality Compass’ Challenge?

Earlier this week Liberty and I took the Vitality Compass quiz to see where we sit in the longevity stakes.
But then we asked ’why should we have all the fun’. So we issued a Healthbolt Vitality Compass Challenge.
Here’s the brave souls who took up the challenge and not only completed the Vitality Compass quiz but also […]

By User ImageLiz -- 11 comments

April 30th, 2008

Healthbolt Healthy Health Links.

After tackling the Vitality Compass the other day, I decided that week’s ‘healthy health links’ should be all about fitness…
Vital Juice Daily gives us a few tips on Wind Down Workouts
Cranky Fitness reminds us of the Top Six Ways to Feel Uncool Exercising.
That’s Fit has tips on the 7 Habits of Successful Snackers.
Medlaunches has all […]

By User ImageLiz -- 3 comments

April 21st, 2008

Is it a Computer? Is it a Treadmill?

How about this for the office of the future - a combined treadmill / computer. What a great idea. Sure might help all of us ‘glued to the computer’ bloggers get some exercise on the job.
The brainchild of Mayo Clinic endocrinologist Dr James Levine, this ‘vertical workstation’ offers exercise for both the mind and the […]

By User ImageLiz -- 8 comments

April 8th, 2008

Who Should Win NBC’s The Biggest Loser?

Big day today on The Biggest Loser. Did you watch it? Here’s a recap of what happened:
* Roger set a record for the most weight lost on campus in the history of the show.
* Ali lost the most weight of any female contestant ever on the show.
* Ali and Kelly BOTH secured a shot at […]

By User ImageLiberty -- 5 comments

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