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			<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:19:18 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Thanksgiving tips for maintaining weight and staying fit</title>				
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	Thanksgiving is a difficult time to stay on a diet, lose weight, or start a new fitness program.&amp;nbsp; After all, the entire climax of the holiday is a large calorie-laden meal.&amp;nbsp; However, it does not have to be a time of complete indulgence o...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:34:04 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Info 101: Where can you find Ashtanga yoga classes in Portland?</title>				
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	Ashtanga yoga, a style growing in popularity, is a practice that synchronizes the breath with a progressive series of postures, or asanas.&amp;nbsp; The practice follows a set progression of asanas to build internal heat, increase strength and flexibi...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:14:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Rachael Ray&apos;s 400 calorie fix</title>				
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	Tune in today to the Rachael Ray Show to learn about the 400 Calorie Fix, a new diet that one woman claims caused her to lose six pounds in just two days.&amp;nbsp; Prevention Magazine&amp;#39;s editor-in-chief has penned what promises to be a popular boo...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:49:44 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>PortSports Social Club offers winter sports leagues in Portland</title>				
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	Winter sports leagues are a great way to stay fit in the cold months.&amp;nbsp; They also offer the opportunity to meet new people with similar interests.&amp;nbsp; PortSports Social Club is the go-to organization for co-ed sports and events.&amp;nbsp; 

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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:18:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Ski Maine Association announces new changes in ski areas</title>				
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	With Sugarloaf scheduled to open on November 20, ski season in Maine is soon approaching.&amp;nbsp; The Ski Maine Association has announced several changes in the state&amp;#39;s ski areas, so winter sports fans have a lot to look forward to this year.
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				<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:42:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Continue World Series baseball fever with Frozen Ropes</title>				
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	The World Series may officially mark the end of baseball season, but that doesn&amp;#39;t mean that training has to stop.&amp;nbsp; In Portland, Frozen Ropes offers indoor training to get you through the cold winter months.

	Frozen Ropes is a franchise...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:55:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Portland L.L. Bean outlet to close in 2010</title>				
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	Yesterday, I was lucky enough to find a discounted pair of L.L. Bean Winter Warmers.... in my size!&amp;nbsp; I also had the misfortune to hear from the staff that the company has decided to close the downtown Portland outlet in September 2010.

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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:10:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Maine Rock Gym provides indoor climbing for colder months</title>				
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	The approach of winter means less time on the rock face for most climbers.&amp;nbsp; However, that doesn&amp;#39;t mean you have to let all of your hard-earned strength and skills waste away until spring.

	Maine Rock Gym provides an indoor climbing opt...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:53:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>58 Maine runners completed the New York Marathon</title>				
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	On Sunday, while most of us were recovering from Halloween festivities, 58 fellow Maine residents completed the 40th ING New York City Marathon.&amp;nbsp; 

	The top Maine finisher came in at an impressive 163rd place with a time of 02:40:53.&amp;nbsp; ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:46:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Tips for a healthy Halloween</title>				
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	Staying fit and healthy through the Halloween feeding frenzy doesn&amp;#39;t mean you have to deprive yourself of sweet treats.&amp;nbsp; However, it does mean that you have to increase your activity level if you do decide to indulge.

	Halloween kicks ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:12:59 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Yarmouth Pumpkin Run: Fitness fun for the whole family, including dogs</title>				
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	The 3rd annual Yarmouth Pumpkin Run is an opportunity for the entire family to participate in a fun fitness activity.&amp;nbsp; 

	The event is on Halloween, and of course, costumes are encouraged.&amp;nbsp; There will even be prizes for best adult, chi...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:25:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Gymnastics in Portland: An excellent indoor fitness option</title>				
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	After seeing the very impressive Cirque de la Symphonie with the Portland Symphony Orchestra, I was inspired to find out what Portland has to offer for children and adults who are interested in gymnastics.&amp;nbsp; 

	There are a few options availa...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:43:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Portland Ice Arena now open for public skating and ice skating lessons</title>				
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	The season for ice skating is upon us.&amp;nbsp; If you want to get your skate on without enduring the sometimes harsh outdoor conditions that grace Portland in the fall and winter, take advantage of the public skating time at Portland Ice Arena.

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				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:04:50 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Body on a budget: Jumping rope</title>				
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	As the days get cooler and you look for indoor cardiovascular fitness activities, think about jumping rope.&amp;nbsp; In addition to being a very economical workout, there are many benefits to jumping:

	
		Burn up to 1,000 calories in one hour
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				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2009 08:14:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Columbus Day brings us one day closer to ski season</title>				
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				Maine ski resorts prepare for the seasonIn Maine, Columbus Day weekend marks the end of the major tourist season.&amp;nbsp; The summer beach goers are long gone and the leaf peepers are getting their last few eyefuls.&amp;nbsp; Meanwhile, local winter lovers...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2009 08:04:33 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Mountain Epic offers three races during Sunday River Fall Festival</title>				
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				Mountain Epic trail race October 11, 2009Leave it to Mainers to have a running race at a ski resort!&amp;nbsp; Like their Urban Epic partner races, Mountain Epic promises to challenge even the most committed athletes.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;This weekend at Sunday Ri...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:27:17 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Celebrate Women&apos;s Health and Fitness Day with free Curves classes</title>				
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				&amp;nbsp;Although fitness should be a part of every day, tomorrow&apos;s National Women&apos;s Health and Fitness Day gives us all the opportunity to focus on it.&amp;nbsp;The annual health promotion event brings attention to the importance of regular physical activi...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2009 08:15:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Autumn equinox brings fall fitness options</title>				
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				Enjoy the Maine scenery while exercising outdoorsSummer has officially ended.&amp;nbsp; Sigh....&amp;nbsp; In Maine, the temperatures have already started to drop and the tourist demographic has shifted to &amp;quot;leaf peepers&amp;quot;.It is true that the summer ...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2009 12:50:30 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Cape Elizabeth Land Trust Triathlon and Duathlon this weekend</title>				
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				Triathlon and Duathlon in Cape ElizabethThis weekend brings the Noyes, Hall &amp;amp; Allen CELT Challenge Triathlon and Duathlon in support of the Cape Elizabeth Land Trust.&amp;nbsp; A unique addition to the event, the duathlon is for non-swimmers and incl...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:16:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title>Take the Portland Biggest Loser challenge</title>				
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				 AP Photo / K.M. ChaudaryNBC&apos;s show The Biggest Loser has been an inspiration to many people.&amp;nbsp; You too can participate by joining the Portland Adult Education Weight Loss &amp;amp; Fitness Challenge.Like the television show, the challenge is a compe...
				
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 13:08:57 -0700</pubDate>
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