Measuring BMI ~ Are You Fit or Fat?
July 9, 2010 – 9:00 am | No Comment

For the past several decades, the standard quick-and-dirty test for obesity has been the Body Mass Index (BMI): Multiply your weight in pounds by 703, and divide the result by the square of your height in inches. A normal BMI is

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No More Knee Problems
June 16, 2010 – 4:35 pm | No Comment
No More Knee Problems

Whether they’re crunching and crackling, or buckling when they should bend, knees seem to reach their expiration date faster than does skim milk. If your knees feel older than you are, the culprit may likely be found between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to Erik Moen, a physical therapist and founder of Corpore Sano Physical Therapy in Kenmore, Wash. “Many people are at a computer for work, and all that time sitting makes you lose strength in the hip gluteus medius,” says Moen. He explains that this crucial muscle stabilizes your leg from your hip to your knee, and if you don’t keep them strong, your knees will weaken over time.

Another major knee problem can actually come from being too active — if it’s the wrong activity. Your knees are coated with cartilage, which provides a cushion when you move. “But there’s only so much [cartilage] available for a lifetime,” says Moen. “Once it’s gone, it’s gone. Activities such as running for long distances every day or jumping too much can eventually wear it thin.”

While you can’t quit your job or restore the cartilage already lost, there are steps you can take to minimize further damage and maximize knee health as you grow older:

Have some Fun ~ Take the “Work” Out of Workout
June 14, 2010 – 4:27 pm | No Comment
Have some Fun ~ Take the “Work” Out of Workout

Being an adult doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the favorite sports of your youth — or discover something new. Here, a few ideas to get you out of the gym.

My Life Run/BanteringBlonde ~ 5/31 – 6/13
June 13, 2010 – 2:30 pm | No Comment
My Life Run/BanteringBlonde ~ 5/31 – 6/13

More and more women are joining our group and we’ve established an official forum on DailyMile.com – be sure to join us as we get the conversations in there flowing! We will officially be calling this endeavor My Life Run and you will start to see us using the hashtag #MyLifeRun, we’d love to have you join in so that we can cheer you on as well!

Can Video Games Count as Exercise?
June 8, 2010 – 7:59 pm | One Comment
Can Video Games Count as Exercise?

The big question on everyone’s mind: Can these new active video games help you, your spouse and your kids get (or stay) fit?

The Blogrollers First Race & Relax Weekend Huge Success
June 6, 2010 – 3:21 pm | One Comment
The Blogrollers First Race & Relax Weekend Huge Success

As I sit in my airplane at 100,000+ feet, I’m filled with a myriad of emotions. I am a bit sad that the weekend is over and my time with the fantastic social media ladies …

Walk the Nordic Way
May 16, 2010 – 1:31 pm | No Comment
Walk the Nordic Way

By Karen Asp for Live Right Live Well

I’m walking through my neighborhood on a summer day when I pass a woman who stares at me funny and shouts, “Trying to ski on asphalt?” I laugh. …

Week 2 Training Wrap-up ~ Bantering Blonde
May 16, 2010 – 1:11 pm | One Comment
Week 2 Training Wrap-up ~ Bantering Blonde

When The Blogrollers held their #RaceRelax Weekend contest a few weeks ago, I knew I absolutely had to win. I worked that contest hard and when I won, it felt like it was “meant to …

Is Boot Camp for You?
May 16, 2010 – 2:54 am | No Comment
Is Boot Camp for You?

By Karen Asp for Live Right Live Well

With swimsuit season fast approaching, you’re looking for a quick way to shape up. The trouble is, motivation isn’t your strong suit. The solution? Sign up for a …

Week 1 Wrap-up ~ Banteringblonde on the Run
May 8, 2010 – 7:24 pm | No Comment
Week 1 Wrap-up ~ Banteringblonde on the Run

I took the week to get myself back in the running frame of mind.  I am a fair weather runner so winter tends to keep me in the yoga studio with a jaunt on the …

The MomActive Challenge ~ Let’s Talk Training Schedules
April 29, 2010 – 4:31 am | One Comment
The MomActive Challenge ~ Let’s Talk Training Schedules

Last week Michele and I announced that we’d be training to run the Inaugural Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon Weekend Oct 1-3.  No matter what your fitness level you can train for this race …