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Camino of St. James 8K Run/5K Walk 7/8/10
On Sunday, August 15th beginning at 8:00AM, the St. James Parish in Mason, Michigan will host the Camino of St. James 8K Run/5K Walk. Both courses will start in front of the church and go along the river trail in Mason.
Chocolate Milk After Exercise 6/14/10
One of the best post-exercise recovery drinks could already be in your refrigerator, according to new research presented at the American College of Sports Medicine conference. In a series of four studies, researchers found that chocolate milk offered a recovery advantage to help repair and rebuild muscles, compared to specially designed carbohydrate sports drinks.
Listen Up! Music Benefits Exercise 5/31/10
With the warm weather comes the urge to run outside or participate in 5Ks, even marathons. You can spice up your routine in the gym or elsewhere, just be sure to make a playl
Healthy Lifestyle Challenge – June Update: Brad Lewis 5/26/10
The 2010 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge has followed two contestants over the course of the first six months of 2010 as they begin their journey to a healthy lifestyle. Each participant has been placed under the care of local personal trainers and dietitians who will help them reach their health and fitness goals.
Healthy Lifestyle Challenge – June Update: Dan Harry 5/26/10
The 2010 Healthy Lifestyle Challenge has followed two contestants over the course of the first six months of 2010 as they begin their journey to a healthy lifestyle. Each participant has been placed under the care of local personal trainers and dietitians to help them reach their health and fitness goals.
Study finds skin cancer rates higher among athletes 6/29/09
With skin cancer rates on the increase, most individuals know the importance of applying sunscreen regularly, but in a recent literature study published in the July/August issue of Sports Health: A Multidisciplinary Approach, athletes may be even more at risk for developing the deadly disease.
“Studies further confirm that although exposure to the sun or UV light …
Children with low self-control likely to become overweight pre-teens 6/12/09
Young children who display an inability to delay gratification appear predisposed to be over-weight by their pre-teen years, according to University of Michigan researchers.
In a University of Michigan study that is one of two reports appearing in the April issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association’s Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent …Yoga is a great way to stay in shape 10/12/08
How does yoga work? Yoga uses asanas (postures), focused concentration on specific body parts, and pranayama (breathing techniques) to integrate the body with mind and mind with soul.
The body
Yoga asanas (postures or poses) help condition your body. There are thousands of yoga poses, and in Sanskrit, these poses are called kriyas (actions), …Getting older can take its toll on a body 10/12/08
What happens to flexibility as we age? You guessed it. It decreases. The good news is that some studies, but not all, show improvements in function when individuals engage in exercise programs that involve stretching exercises. Unfortunately, the studies on flexibility in the aging population aren’t as complete as they are for …
38th annual DALMAC Tour heads for the bridge 8/21/08
Over 2,000 bicyclists will leave East Lansing next week on the 38th annual Dick Allen Lansing to Mackinaw (DALMAC) bicycle tour. An electronic listing of -area riders and their hometowns is available upon request, as is contact information.
Founded in 1971 by former State Sen. Dick Allen, DALMAC offers riders a choice of five …
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