Cleveland Fitness Examiner

Improve memory by sleeping?

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:52:37 -0700

New research suggests that sounds heard during sleep may improve memory: According to WebMD: Study participants were better able to recall a newly learned memory when they were exposed to sound cues for the memory while they napped, even...

Alcohol consumption reduces heart risk

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:17:43 -0700

According to researchers in Spain "regular consumption of alcohol -- beer, wine, or hard liquor -- reduces the risk of heart disease in men by a third or more." It is important thought to drink in moderation according to the researc...

400 Calorie Fix

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 11:43:12 -0700

The 400 Calorie Fix is a new way to jump start your weight loss program. What is this? According to dietreviews.com: "Prevention’s new weight loss plan is rumored to be a program in which you eat a series of 400-calorie...

who will replace Charlie Weis at Notre Dame?

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:48:19 -0700

flaxseed is a super food

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:39:49 -0700

Webmd has a great article on the benefits of flaxseed it has omega 3, fiber and lignans - all good for our health. Recent studies have pointed to the benefits of consuming flaxseed. It may help fight cancer. The article go...

Prediction Allen Iverson will join the Cavs!

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 10:00:37 -0700

ESPN reports Allen Iverson is having trouble coming off the bench for the Grizzlies. Prediction, AI will end up on the Cavs. It makes sense, the Cavs need a guard, AI still has a lot left in the tank- he wants a ring and the Cavs are c...

Lambert more vicious in soccer or football?

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:27 -0700

who is the most vicious Lambert?

Notre Dame vs. USC - is this the last chance Weis has?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:23:59 -0700

AP Photo/Michael Conroy Notre Dame plays USC this Saturday in a game that many feel Charlie Weis must win to keep his job beyond this season. He has been under fire for not beating top ten ranked teams and for not ...

Are cool downs overrated?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:12:27 -0700

AP Photo/Chris Stewart The cool down. Is it needed? Overrated? Would we be better off without it? In the NYTimes today the cool down evidence is explored- it turns out there is not a lot to ponder: Exercise r...

Mountain Bike Race

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:18:20 -0700

AP Photo/Keystone, Dominic Favre Sunday, 10/25. MOHICAN WILDERNESS - OMBC SERIES #13. Loudonville. Don't miss the OMBC Championship where all ties will be broken. Mohican Wilderness is one of Ohio's most challenging...

Turkey Run

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:14:06 -0700

Photo Credit: Lou Rouse Rich Dalessandro Memorial Fall Turkey 5k RunRace Type: 5KRace Location: DaltonRace Date: Saturday, October 17, 2009Day-of-race registrationRegistration Deadline: 10/16/2009http://www.signmeup.com/...

race in Rocky River

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:08:45 -0700

AP Photo/Aaron Favila Rocky River Spirit Run 5kRace Type: 5KRace Location: Rocky RiverRace Date: Sunday, October 18, 2009Day-of-race registrationRegistration Deadline: 10/17/2009http://www.northeastrunningclub.org/RaceDetails.aspx?RaceID=42&n...

Volleyball tournament

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 20:03:20 -0700

AP Photo/Czarek Sokolowski VOLLEYBALL TO0URNAMENT!4 on 4 co-ed (3 guys 1 girl) volleyball tournament, pool play, cash prizes at Mulberry's this Saturday, October 17th. Tourney begins 12:30pm. Fee $120 -To register your team e-mail ...

US vs Honduras

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 23:48:08 -0700

USA vs Honduras starts at 10 pm

if you want to watch you'll have to drive to Columbus

seriously. Caladagh bar will have it in Columbus

Frohring Meadows Park

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 20:39:55 -0700

Frohring Meadows is an awesome 298-acre park in Bainbridge Township that features a 100-acre prairie, and trails through the woodlands. The trails are great for walking, jogging and hiking (no biking). There is a nice...

Weight Management tool

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:59:06 -0700

Looking for a great weight management tool? Look no further than SparkPeople. http://www.sparkpeople.com/ you can track your nutrition and workouts. In addition you can also join support groups and receive emails w...

Braylon Edwards

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 19:27:33 -0700

AP Photo/Mark Duncan how do you feel about Braylon Edwards leaving the Browns? Did they get enough value considering he was a high first round draft pick?My gut tells me he must be very excited to move to NYC and play for a team with playoff h...

Columbus Marathon

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 21:00:04 -0700

AP Photo/The Star Tribune, Jerry Holt The Columbus Marathon is Oct 18th, it is still possible to sign up.www.columbusmarathon.com/ Schedule of EventsOctober 16, 2009Columbus Marathon Health & Fitness Expo, registration and packet pi...

Should Rugby be an Olympic Sport?

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 20:15:21 -0700

AP Photo/Claude Paris Should Rugby be an Olympic sport? Hard to say. Baseball and Rugby are very similar. Played by enough nations that the gold medal game would not be completely predictable, baseball, alth...

Biggest loser update

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 19:59:20 -0700

The Biggest Loser video game on Nintendo Wii (Graphic: Business Wire) Purple team, with restricted workouts and poor eating out habits managed to lose weight. My guess is that perhaps they got more rest which is very important to fitness. &nbs...