Fitness Articles & Resources

Triclosan: Helping or Hurting?

By: proctor - July 28, 2009

There is an informative article that just came out that you anti-bacterial soap lovers might want to read just to stay informed. Click The Trouble of Triclosan or visit www.FoodAndWaterWatch.org to read the article on Triclosan, the ingredient added to...

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The Protein Conundrum

By: sybil - July 28, 2009

Most fad diets, like the Atkins Diet, that promoted excessive protein consumption have lost their luster in the health and nutrition world. However, protein should still be a very important part of your diet. Whether you are an active weight lifter, a...

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Free Workout Advice & Fitness Tips

By: sybil - July 21, 2009

FitLink is on Facebook and Twitter! It's true and we want you to become our friends and followers. When you join FitLink on Facebook and Twitter, you have daily access to free, helpful, fun and interesting fitness tips, workouts, and articles.
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Osteoporosis and Exercise

By: sybil - July 20, 2009

How can regular exercise and healthy living help prevent a disease that affects an estimated 10 million Americans?
Often we forget to consider the consequences of the choices we make in our everyday. As youngsters, we desire to play and be active, but...

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Exercise Environmentalism

By: sybil - July 16, 2009

There are numerous ways to help save the environment. More than just recycling, consuming less and cutting down on energy usage, people can now purchase "green" items. Items are labled eco-friendly based on an analysis of the product's materials, its...

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To do strength training or cardio: that is the question

By: sybil - July 6, 2009

Feel like there is not enough time in the day to workout, let alone do cardio, strength training and stretching every workout? If you're like me, you have about a 40 minute window to exercise every day. Maybe that window is even less, say 20 minutes. It's...

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Secret to Longevity: Flex Your Muscles

By: sybil - July 6, 2009

Larry Haubner, age 107, should be an inspiration to us all. When you feel like you can't get off the couch to go walking or to do some weight lifting, think of how such activity can prolong your life. Larry Haubner, in this article by The Washington...

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Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables

By: rghilino - June 23, 2009

Some impressive statistics regarding fruit and vegetables are listed below. Make sure you are consuming lots of fruit and vegetables, and a variety of both.

• 1 in 3 Americans will have cancer in their lifetimes; 20 years ago it was 1 in 10
• The...

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Bottled Water and Glycemic Index

By: sequoiahealth - June 22, 2009

Sequoia Health's June newsletter has been published here for your reading enjoyment and education...

Bottled Water: 3 Major Health Concerns

Water is a Must

The safety and environmental friendliness of bottled water is back in the
news. Drinking...

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Run and walk your way to completing any distance

By: proctor - June 2, 2009

Not a runner but want to go the distance? Check out this article by Tara Parker-Pope on the NY Times website or just scroll to read the content. If you want to rev up your workout a bit but don't want to risk injury, don't consider yourself a runner, or...

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