Work it – Fitness link roundup

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Happy “Work it” Wednesday! What’s going on out there in the world of fitness? I found a pretty wide range of articles this week and instead of focusing on one or two topics, I figured I’d just go ahead and share all of them (cuz I’m nice like that!). ENJOY!

Stressed out? EXERCISE! New study PROVES that exercise reduces anxiety.

Do you watch the Biggest Loser? Experts are worried the show pushes contestants too hard, too soon.

Are you a runner? You might be better off running in your stilettos! Study proves high-tech sneakers may cause joint strain.

Now and Then — see how Father Time has treated some of your favorite exercise gurus.

Are you Preggers? Can you believe that doctors still aren’t sure what to tell their pregnant patients about exercise!?

Have an injury? DO NOT run or play through the pain!

What have you been reading about in the world of fitness? Please share your findings!

7 Responses to “Work it – Fitness link roundup”

  1. Andrea @ CanYouStayForDinner.com said:

    Oh my goodness! Such a good mix of articles, thanks! I love to read new research and studies about health and fitness.
    I always just read Self, Shape, and Women’s Health. Oh and Body and Soul. Jeez, I read a lot of magazines!
    Have a good day!

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  2. Rachel (Suburban Yogini) said:

    Thank you for visiting my blog and saying hi!

    Such great articles for here :)

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  3. Heather said:

    oohh can’t wait to read those articles. I love the BL!

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  4. Anna @ Newlywed, Newly Veg said:

    Thanks for the links! This will provide me with hours of distraction from the work I need to do ;-)

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  5. Cara said:

    Personally, I’m into weightlifting and have been following the New Rules of Lifting for Women – I’ve gone through the program twice and have never felt better about fitness level and appearance! I recently stumbled upon this article by Alwyn Cosgrove, one of the co-authors of New Rules. http://alwyncosgrove.com/2010/01/hierarchy-of-fat-loss/

    It’s long, but a nice summary of what New Rules teaches. That is, that resistance training is essential to fat loss and really the most effective use of one’s time in the gym. And that we need to push ourselves beyond those high rep / light weight exercises and challenge ourselves with heavier weights and lower reps. Many women don’t want to believe this, but it’s true! A good fitness read, if you need another :)

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  6. Jeremy Logsdon said:

    I found the one about Biggest Loser very interesting but not surprising. Thanks for the links! I like it when people do the hard work for me. :)

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  7. Madeline @ GreensAndJeans said:

    I’m surprised no one has said this about The Biggest Loser earlier! I’ve always thought that

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