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December 2011
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Sleep on It
As December rolls around each year, sleep cycles shift into low gear, synching up with shorter daylight hours. As a result, you might find yourself sleeping more than usual and actually loving it, especially when you awaken feeling refreshed. Unfortunately … Continue reading
Posted in December 2011
Tagged diabetes, Fitness Plus Magazine, high blood pressure, hormones, immune function, sleep, stroke
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Making a Difference
His insides need to feel good for outside Name: Kevin Tierney Age: 52 Resides: Scottsdale “I’m making a difference in their lives, and they continue to make a difference in my life.” Background: Kevin Tierney is a Tucsonan who graduated … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Phoenix, November 2011
Tagged balance, Fitness Plus Magazine, posture, Scottsdale, TMJ, Tucson, workout
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You vs. Flu
Five things you may not know Flu season is here, and there are simple, everyday actions you can take to help you and your family stay healthy. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, cover your nose and mouth … Continue reading
Posted in Health Report, November 2011
Tagged CDC, Fitness Plus Magazine, Flu shot, seasonal flu, Vaccinated, Vaccine
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New Studies Show Generation X Falling Short of Predicted Lifespan
Despite having the means to live longer, healthier lives, Generation X is taking them for granted and failing to live up to the predicted lifespan previously set for them. In a recent study between the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, … Continue reading
Be Good to Yourself
Treatment options for anyone who’s overweight Before deciding how to tackle your weight loss, you first need to set a goal. To determine your weight-loss needs, you can calculate your BMI (body mass index) based on your current weight and … Continue reading
The Best of Sam Smiley 2011
A tribute to our dear friend Editor’s Note: Sam Smiley is recovering from open-heart surgery, an operation that surprised us all. This month, we’re celebrating Sam with a “best of” column that pulls some of our favorite lines from past … Continue reading
A Big Belly is Big Trouble
The consequences of being overweight Currently, 32 percent of men and 35 percent of women are obese. These concerning numbers are supposed to jump up to approximately 50 percent by 2030, according to the National Council on Strength & Fitness. … Continue reading
Airport Mesa
Roundtrip: 3.5-mile Loop Difficulty: Hiking time: 2 hours Starting elevation: 4,567 feet High point: 4,722 feet Seasonal water availability: Best hiking time: All year Map: USGS Sedona Map Contact: Coconino National Forest, Red Rock Ranger District, Sedona, fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/recreation/red_rock/airport-loop-tabletop-tr.shtml Driving directions: … Continue reading
Event Calendar Phoenix – November, 2011
CYCLING November 12 McDowell Mountain Cycling Tour 2011 Serano Park, Cave Creek Toughest organized Century Ride in Maricopa County, 100-mile, 62- and 30-mile routes, azbikeclub.com November 13 Deadhorse Ranch State Park Mountian Bike Basics Class Email Ranger Victory at rvictory@azstateparks.gov … Continue reading
Change is Good
When life changes it often happens fast One minute you’re finishing your first marathon, the next your baby turns 1 and then you have a new job. Well, that’s what happened to me anyway. I recently signed on to work … Continue reading
Fall Forward
I have to admit, things have been a little crazy around here lately. My stress levels have been high and all the extra work I’ve been doing has left me little time for myself. The fall is full of fun … Continue reading
News Around Phoenix
Holiday photos done right For family portraits, solo shots or portfolios call Laura Martin, who can make memories out of moments. She can capture special moments at your home, or schedule a time to meet someplace spectacular. Her package prices … Continue reading
News Around Tucson
Keep your car looking brand new While you’re working on making yourself look better, let the guys at Illuminations Mobile Detail get your car back into shape. They offer many different services and packages and come right to your home … Continue reading
You Said It
Quotes from our readers about losing weight, being healthy and becoming accountable. For the past year, we’ve been giving away a scale every month, and part of the giveaway process asks for 25 words or less on how the scale … Continue reading
Running and Throwing
Track & field is her main game Name: Tamara Alegria-Dybvig Age: 52 Resides: Tucson “I am so grateful for my health and my life.” Background: Tammy Alegria-Dybvig graduated from Concordia Lutheran High School in Wayne, Indiana where she ran on … Continue reading
Posted in Fit For Life, Fit For Life Tucson, November 2011
Tagged Fitness Plus Magazine
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Runners Gloat
Runners love to show off their prowess I find it interesting how men and women differ in describing their latest run challenges and how they delight in the simplest of things. After noting some of these comments, I realized these … Continue reading
Fighting for the Best
She works hard against the odds Name: Christa Mitchell Age: 32 Resides: Tucson “I realized that I couldn’t just rely on the medicine; I needed to take better care of myself.” Background: Christa Mitchell was born and raised in Newfoundland, … Continue reading
Event Calendar Tucson – November, 2011
CYCLING Ongoing Fun, friendly, free bike commuting classes Tucson-Pima County Bicycle Advisory Committee bikeped.pima.gov, 243-2453 November 6 & 13 Mountain Bike Basics Deadhorse Ranch State Park Ranger Victory, rvictory(at) azstateparks.gov DUs/TRIs/ADVENTURE November 12 Aquacats Youth Aquathon 200-yard swim, 1-mile run … Continue reading
A Champion at 40
An unlikely workout works out Name: Tracy Zak Age: 40 Resides: Mesa Quote: “When you come up against hurdles, be a track star.” Background: Elementary school teacher Tracy Zak dreamed of being thin her entire life. As a child, she … Continue reading
Quick Hits – November, 2011
Death by Belt Size A study indicates that kidney disease patients with larger waists also have a higher risk of death. Researchers saw it in four years of data on about 5,800 patients. At Loyola University Health System in Maywood, … Continue reading
Gear Review – November, 2011
Cuisinart Cuisinart’s GreenGourmet cookware line uses non-stick Ceramica technology and is made with a ceramic base, not a petroleum one. The set’s hard-anodized construction helps heat flow, which means less energy is used to cook at higher temperatures. The handles … Continue reading
Lost Dutchman State Park Trails
Roundtrip: Varies Difficulty: Easy to difficult Starting elevation: Park sits at 2,000 feet Map: pr.state.az.us/parks/lodu/map.html#Park_Map Contact: 480-982-4485, pr.state.az.us/parks/lodu/index.html, Lost Dutchman SP, 6109 N. Apache Trail, Apache Junction, AZ 85119 Driving directions: Head west on W. Washington Street toward N. 1st … Continue reading
2011 Running Shoe Review
Flashy, light, fun and technical This year’s new running shoe models have true pizzazz. With so many options, our review this year focuses on three major areas — road, trail and minimal shoes. Going green (more natural) appears to be … Continue reading
Running it Off
Two hundred plus pounds gone Name: Mark Hellenthal Age: 38 Resides: Phoenix Runs: Everywhere “I am not fast, but I will finish” Background: Tired of Pennsylvania’s cold and snow, Mark Hellenthal moved to Arizona and started selling ice cream at … Continue reading
Posted in October 2011, Success, Success Phoenix, Success Tucson
Tagged Fitness Plus Magazine
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Fit in 15
Try these fast, fun workouts when you’re short on time Short, intense strength-training workouts are great for sculpting muscle, improving fitness, burning calories and losing fat. If you focus your efforts and make the workouts count, all you need is … Continue reading
Marathon Memories
I finished 26.2 in New Orleans Running your first marathon is hard, stressful and time consuming. But as I sit here and remember mine six months later, I still smile to myself as I think, “Wow, I ran 26 miles.” … Continue reading
Letters
While enjoying your wonderful magazine, I was amazed and disappointed to see an advertisement for beer on the inside back cover. Is the message that after strengthening our brains by reading your magazine we should weaken our brains by drinking … Continue reading
Heart Rate Monitors
Tracking your times during training runs is a good way to watch your progress, but nowadays a watch does much more than tell time. As watch technology expands, you don’t have to go with it, but all the extra bells … Continue reading