http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:57:43 -0700 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:20:06 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d21-How-to-lose-weight-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner DEAR JIM:  I dread the holidays because, as much as I enjoy the food and festivities, I always gain weight.  I’ve probably gained at least 2-3 pounds every year for the past dozen years, and I am ashamed of the way I look.  I&rsq... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:20:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d21-How-to-lose-weight-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d21-How-to-lose-weight-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner DEAR JIM:  I dread the holidays because, as much as I enjoy the food and festivities, I always gain weight.  I’ve probably gained at least 2-3 pounds every year for the past dozen years, and I am ashamed of the way I look.  I&rsq... Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:12:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d21-How-to-lose-weight-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Healthy-Holiday-Hints--8-simple-ways-to-watch-your-weight-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner Holiday MealMicrosoft OfficeThe holidays are here again, and the average American can expect to gain from 1-12  pounds between during the holiday season depending on whose statistics you want to believe.  It’s the same old story every... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:58:08 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d12-Healthy-Holiday-Hints--8-simple-ways-to-watch-your-weight-during-the-holidays?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d10-More-than-a-third-of-young-Americans-too-fat-to-fight-for-our-country?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner The future of our armed forces?Microsoft OfficeThe U.S. is in the midst of two wars and various other skirmishes around the world, yet more than one third of the 31.2 Americans ages 17-24 are too fat or too unfit to serve in the military. Worse, anot... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:25:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d10-More-than-a-third-of-young-Americans-too-fat-to-fight-for-our-country?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d9-The-mighty-Herculiza-dethrowned-but-not-defeated-by-failed-drug-test?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner HERCULIZACourtesy of Liza Reichenberger Liza Reichenberger, aka Herculiza (http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Herculiza-unchained-for-pro-bodybuilding-event),overall winner of the recent WNBF Pro U.S. Cup Nat... Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:00:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d9-The-mighty-Herculiza-dethrowned-but-not-defeated-by-failed-drug-test?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d5-From-beach-bum-to-bodybuilder?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner BEACH BUMCourtesy of Chriss ZmijewskiMost people would probably think of getting in shape BEFORE going to Hawaii to spend time on the beach, but for Chrissy Zmijewski, it was the other way around.  Lounging on the beach actually motivated her to... Fitness and Weight Loss Natural Bodybuilding and Figure Competition Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:26:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m11d5-From-beach-bum-to-bodybuilder?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Does-your-doctor-respect-you-if-youre-fat?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner What does he really think?Microsoft OfficeYour doctor’s friendly façade might mask his true attitude about you if you are overweight or obese according to a new study by researchers at Johns Hopkins, suggesting that it might even have an... Sun, 25 Oct 2009 21:59:01 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d25-Does-your-doctor-respect-you-if-youre-fat?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Assault-on-Lalannes-record-falls-short?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner  Chris LaLanne’s courageous attempt to break his uncle Jack LaLanne’s 1959 record of 1,000 pull-ups and 1,000 pushups in 1 hour and 22 minutes may have fallen short, but it doesn’t mean Chris won’t try again.With a crowd ... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 23:20:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Assault-on-Lalannes-record-falls-short?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Workouts-in-the-ICU?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner Critically ill patients probably won’t be jogging around the hospital halls in the foreseeable future, but critical care experts at Johns Hopkins are suggesting that light exercise might help to boost their recovery.In a new report reported by ... Sun, 11 Oct 2009 21:58:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d11-Workouts-in-the-ICU?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Rid-yourself-of-migraines-forever-and-look-good-at-the-same-time?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner Renowned plastic surgeon Leonard W. Glass, MD, was a guest on the popular radio talk show “Forever Young” on San Diego’s KCBQ 1170 AM  (http://www.kcbq1170.com)  years ago when he stated how he and other plastic surgeons h... Thu, 08 Oct 2009 12:14:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m10d8-Rid-yourself-of-migraines-forever-and-look-good-at-the-same-time?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Jack-LaLanne-celebrates-95-years?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner  “I can’t afford to die – it would ruin my image.” Fitness enthusiasts can rest assured that, after celebrating his 95th birthday on September 26, Jack LaLanne’s (www.jacklalanne.com) image is still secure.The &ldqu... Sun, 27 Sep 2009 23:00:38 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d27-Jack-LaLanne-celebrates-95-years?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Reconsidering-Daylight-Saving-Time?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner  Researchers at Michigan State University have concluded that Daylight Saving Time adversely affects sleep quantity and leads to both a higher incidence of workplace-related injuries and a higher severity of injuries on the job.Daylight Saving T... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 21:56:24 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d24-Reconsidering-Daylight-Saving-Time?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d22-How-what-you-breathe-might-cause-you-to-inhale-a-heart-attack?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner  It might sound preposterous at first, but researchers at the University of Michigan Health System (http://www.med.umich.edu/) have determined that the very air we breathe might exacerbate heart disease – especially in urban areas of high ... Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:11:00 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d22-How-what-you-breathe-might-cause-you-to-inhale-a-heart-attack?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d18-LaLanne-vs-LaLanne-challenge-in-celebration-of-Jacks-95th-birthday?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner  In celebration of fitness legend Jack LaLanne’s 95th birthday, his grandnephew Chris LaLanne will attempt a feat performed by his uncle more than 50 years ago!Chris, 34, will challenge Jack’s feat of 1,000 pushups and 1,000 pullups ... Fri, 18 Sep 2009 16:06:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d18-LaLanne-vs-LaLanne-challenge-in-celebration-of-Jacks-95th-birthday?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d17-3time-Olympic-coach-partners-with-LaLanne-Fitness?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner Veteran weightlifter and 3-time Olympic coach Jim Schmitz is now conducting weightlifting clinics at San Francisco-based LaLanne Fitness, the tiny “kick-ass” gym in the nondescript “brickhouse” on Howard Street. Schmitz was th... Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:05:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d17-3time-Olympic-coach-partners-with-LaLanne-Fitness?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Herculiza-unchained-for-pro-bodybuilding-event?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner She’s big, she’s bold, she’s beautiful - and she’s a bodybuilder. Liza Reichenberger aka “Herculiza” is coming to the 2009 Pro Natural U.S. Cup (www.uscupnorcal.com/) on September 26 in Sacramento.At 49, she is the... Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:47:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d16-Herculiza-unchained-for-pro-bodybuilding-event?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Joisy-Girl-joins-hunt-for-natural-bodybuilding-crown?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner A graduate of Cook College/Rutgers with a BS in Agricultural Business, Nancy Kornblum is a financial adviser (CFP) at Kornblum and Tomas Financial Services. She is also an accomplished natural bodybuilder who will be competing in the upcoming WNBF Pr... Mon, 14 Sep 2009 21:22:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d14-Joisy-Girl-joins-hunt-for-natural-bodybuilding-crown?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Integrity-is-key-for-drugfree-bodybuilder?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner Jake Ragsdale competes in the sport of drug-free bodybuilding for the sake of his own integrity. “I don't want to be defined as a ‘meathead’ or sacrifice my health,” says Jake. “Natural is the only way to go for me. I do... Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:06:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d13-Integrity-is-key-for-drugfree-bodybuilder?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d11-The-unhealthy-truth-about-ourselves?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner Despite the overwhelming statistics about obesity, illness, and health, Americans seem to think they are in better shape than they really are. In a recent survey by Mintel (http://www.mintel.com/), the leading consumer, research, and market rese... Sat, 12 Sep 2009 00:25:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d11-The-unhealthy-truth-about-ourselves?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Exercise-reduces-blood-pressure-in-children?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner Exercise has long been accepted as a remedy to help reduce blood pressure in adults, but it can also be effective for children according to a study on hypertension performed by Hofman A, Walter HJ, Connelly PA, and Vaughan RD, and provided by Elsevie... Fri, 11 Sep 2009 15:45:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-11566-SF-Fitness-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Exercise-reduces-blood-pressure-in-children?cid=exrss-SF-Fitness-Examiner