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Three Smartphone Apps That Let You Win Stuff by Losing Weight

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:12:39 +0000

I like this idea! In a recent study, researchers had people track their workouts using “social gaming,” where you earn prizes for working out. Not surprisingly, after 10 weeks, the people who played the games exercised more often, AND lost more weight. If you’re not sure what “social gaming” is, here are three examples. They’re [...]

Super Bowl Calories – Exercise Equivalents

Colleen O'Quinn — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:41:39 +0000

I don’t count calories on Thanksgiving or Super Bowl, but I have to admit, I found this quite interesting! If you eat three fried mac and cheese balls, you will have to run 249 football fields to work off the 1500 calories consumed. 3 pigs in a blanket? Playing catch with a football for 68 [...]

Where Do People Walk and Bike the Most?

Shauna Wright — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:46:19 +0000

In its biannual benchmark report, the Alliance for Biking and Walking has announced the cities and states with the greatest percentage of cyclists and walkers — and the results have people talking. The state taking the top honors? Alaska. But Alliance president Jeffrey Miller said that’s easily explained: “We know that people will vote with [...]

Get Your Running Game on Track

Erin Phillips — Sun, 24 Jul 2011 19:30:05 +0000

I am running the Drop and Trot 5K and it's only two months away! If you want to join me, here are some good tips for getting started! ~Erin

Whether you're taking your first steps as a runner or trying to improve your speed, a track can be a safe, convenient place to run. There are no cars to contend with, many tracks are lighted, the synthetic surface cushions your joints, and the measured distance makes it easy to monitor your pace. But beginners often steer clear of running on the local oval because they're intimidated—unsure of the rules and etiquette. Here's all you need to know to run in circles safely.