Blog: Tag / walking

This is straight from Sharon at Rising Sun Fitness, the premier triathlon training in the Washington DC area. Summers are a great time for dinner salads, however be careful what you put ON them!! You may think you’re eating healthfully, but actually loading up on fat and sodium unless you watch the dressing.  Below are some healthy dressings and also keep in mind, squeezed lemon on salads, fat free cottage cheese INSTEAD of dressing, grilled peach instead of dressing (the juice will do the trick) and many more ideas! MEDITERRANEAN COUSCOUS SALAD: 1 cup whole wheat couscous ¼...


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Nothing beats walking to lose weight because if you commit to walking, the weight will come and stay off. Especially if you have a four legged friend and they need that exercise just as much as you do. Need to lose weight? Walk the dog Canines can be ideal exercise partners BY MARYANN MOTT Forget about joining a gym. If you want to get into shape, all you need is a four-legged pal. Dr. Robert Kushner, a human obesity expert and professor of medicine at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, said that dogs make great workout partners in winning the battle of the bulge. "They...


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As you have seen, my posting has been less than stellar but my heart is always with you, the reason is work and starting another company. With work comes travel and when you travel, it can be more important grab some exercise and rid yourself of the stress than when you're home in your regular routine. 7 Tips for Staying in Shape on the Road By Jane Harrison, R.D., Staff Nutritionist, myOptumHealth Content provided by Fitness on the go Perhaps you are used to your local gym, or have your favorite running route at home. Without your normal routine, you may fear...


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Man, I saw this salsa and knew I had to have some kiwi salsa, like right now. I'm off like a speeding bullet. It might be good on a piece of fish or chicken. Anybody got an idea for a ride along? I love kiwi, you probably could tell and it sounds so refreshing and juicy, perfect after a good steamy workout. It comes from Sharon at Rising Sun Fitness blog, a triathlon certified trainer - check out her site. Thanks Sharon and keep training those triple threat athletes and creating recipes everyone can whip up. KIWI SALSA: 2 medium kiwis, peeled and diced 1...


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Personal Trainer: Walking Charts Yours Steps By Jessica Severs, TRIBUNE-REVIEW Everyone loves a good video game but video gaming usually is a non-movement, sit on the couch with massive "finger" calorie burn. But this game has a special slant - Walking and you know how much I love walking. The game by Nintendo DS is a pedometer and has tracking features similar to the GPS pedometer watches by Garmin and Nike+ systems. Here's the story: "Walking" includes two Activity Meter pedometers, black and white, that you sync up to a profile in the game. Carry one of these around as you go about...


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Earth shattering! Next thing we'll hear is that breathing oxygen is essential for life or living. Wow!   This is new research and ground breaking, "Physical Fitness Cuts Heart, Death Risk Study Shows Cardiorespiratory Fitness Helps Reduce Risk of Heart Disease" from WebMD Health News written By  Jennifer Warner and reviewed by Elizabeth Klodas, MD, FACC.   Good thing we had a doctor to review this research, here's the research in a nutshell, get moving or die. I just saved all those doctors years of medical school and research. Here's the article as it appears online: People...


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  There is a vicious rumor going around that Mike Zume died and went to walking heaven, this is not true and I'm back after a busy couple of weeks. I've been still walking just not posting. So sorry but let's get going and talk a little. Grab a coffee and settle in for a read.    Now that I've got you out there moving and grooving and hopefully using walking to get into shape and stay in shape. The other pressing issue for most people is weight lose. I like to call it weight control because if you put in the work, that's code for exercise, the weight will come off naturally and will...


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  OK, put aside your personal politics for a moment, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi, is a walker.   No matter how you feel about her politics, you've got to feel good that one of our political leaders takes the time to exercise her body and mind. We all know how important exercise is for general healthiness but for someone with so much pressure, they probably need more relief from stress and walking is a great release. The other benefit is time to think and we know that Speaker Pelosi, has a tremendous amount to think about each and every day. The Washington...


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I've been thinking about theses shoes, Nike Free, for a while and I've been looking for a pair of shoes to wear when walking long distances. What I plan to do is alternate been my MBT's for regular walks and Nike Free's for my long walks. I'll be interested to see how they feel and help me complete my long walks. Here's the story behind the Nike Free 5.0.   So, what’s makes the new Free 5.0 a truly unique shoe? Deep, Nike Free Sipes Molded along the length and width of the midsole, the sipes allow for barefoot-like flexibility and stability. A Phylite Midsole Features a Waffle...


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"Six Ways To Maximize your Workout Time," who doesn't need this kind of information. I know, I do. Here it is from Yahoo Shine written with flair by Carla Birnberg and now at ZumeWalk for you. Carla Birnberg writes about fitness & healthy living at MizFitOnline.com. Enjoy! Whether you have all the time in the world at your disposal (ahhh sweet, sweet pre-child freedom) or only a few minutes in which to cardioyogaliftbikewhatevs your way to health, there are some easy ways to be sure you squeeze the most out of your workout experience.  The below are in no specific order as, in my opinion,...


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