 The rich, the famous and the truly athletic don't stay fit like we mere mortals. That's a fact.Rather see Lewis in action? Here's a recap... Keep Reading » |
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Sunday fun: how do the rich stay fit? A peek into Rashard Lewis' house
Silicon Valley June 3, 2009 offers 2 fun events: National Running Day and City Bites Kick-off
 June 3 is shaping up to be a fun day here in Silicon Valley. From noon to 2 pm "City Bites" kicks-off. For 11 days, and for the first... Keep Reading » |
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Why does San Jose rank as 13 on fittest cities index - and can it improve?
| The announcement this week that San Jose ranks 13 among America's most fit cities came as no shock. It's not... Keep Reading » |
Friday, May 29, 2009
The Jessica Simpson reality show? Coming soon ... or soon forgotten?
 Is it true, as Us Weekly is reporting, that Jessica Simpson is pitching a new reality show titled The Price of Beauty. According to the coverage, the.... Keep Reading » |
New research on laughter and how it promotes heart health and lowers blood pressure
 The American College of Sports Medicine's 56th Annual Meeting is being held in Seattle through Saturday, May 30, at the Washington State Convention... Keep Reading » |
Biggest Loser - the video game - coming this fall for Wii and Nintendo DS
 Yes fans - the news is out. Today THQ Inc. announced that The Biggest Loser interactive and fitness video game is currently in development exclusively... Keep Reading » |
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Fitness events of note to Silicon Valley folks this weekend - yoga, walking, and a great sale
 The 3-day weekend is past, but hooray - the short work week makes it feel like the upcoming weekend came super fast.For your pleasure (we're all a.... Keep Reading » |
New Wii Fit plus coming next week?
 Is it true, as dozens of web denizens are reporting that Nintendo is set to announce Wii Fit Plus next week? The rumors mostly stem from the... Keep Reading » |
In honor of National Senior Health and Fitness Day check out Bowl a Strike 4 Seniors
 In honor of National Senior Health & Fitness Day (the last Wednesday in May, which is today), why don't you check out the senior centers in the... Keep Reading » |
Video fit tip - simple stretches to vastly improve your flexibility
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San Jose is 13th most fit American city - San Francisco is number 5
 How'd we get beat out by Washington, D.C. (#1), San Francisco (#5), Austin (#9) and Sacramento (#12)? Apparently all these cities have healthier... Keep Reading » |
Monday, May 25, 2009
Maria Sharapova is back, fit and ready at French Open - here's her shoulder surgery rehab
 The queen of fabulous bodies on the tennis circuit, Maria Sharapova, is making news today at the French Open. Associated Press says, "Those... Keep Reading » |
NASA products, by-products and innovations - swim suits, skates and shoes are better, faster, safer
 Part one of this series (Today in history, May 25, 1961, Kennedy wants to put man on the moon) shared some of the "myths" of NASA and... Keep Reading » |
Today in history, May 25, 1961: Kennedy wants to put man on the moon - space age products are born
 May 25, 1965 President John F Kennedy asked the nation to support him in an all-out effort to put an American on the moon. "The President... Keep Reading » |
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Hey Wii fitness fans - EA just launched EA SPORTS Active, your personal, virtual trainer
 Did you catch the news this week? EA announced its entry into the Wii personal fitness category via EA SPORTS Active, a line of in-home fitness... Keep Reading » |
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Indianapolis 500 drivers in gear, in shape
 Ready for Indy 500? Don't forget these drivers are top athletes too. Below are only some of the provisional starters for the 93rd running of the... Keep Reading » |
Indy 500 fitness - Milka Duno is smokin' hot racer, actress, writer, and brilliant to boot
 Wow! Have you been all about Danica Patrick and not noticed the incredible Milka Duno in this year's Indianapolis 500? She's the total... Keep Reading » |
Friday, May 22, 2009
Danica Patrick - Indianapolis 500 driver works at fitness year-round (plus an SI swimsuit video)
| Danica Patrick, center, poses for a picture with other Indy 500 drivers in New York, Monday, May 18, 2009. Patrick... Keep Reading » |
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Silicon Valley Memorial Day events - garden tours, dance shows, runs, walks, and more
 Lots and lots going on in Silicon Valley this Memorial Day weekend - here is a sampling - as always, if you have upcoming events be sure to send them... Keep Reading » |
Indy 500 fitness - Helio Castroneves is driver, dancer, athlete - check out his workout routine
 Anyone who watched Helio Castroneves win Dancing with the Stars with partner Julienne Hough in 2007 knows the Brazilian race car driver is... Keep Reading » |
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Employers: helping your employees understand their health risks is good for them - good for you
 The following article on corporate wellness programs and health risk assessments is written and contributed by Krisna Hanks, Director, Wellness for... Keep Reading » |
Most parents take blame for kids obesity but are overwhelmed and confused about solutions
 When it comes to childhood obesity and unhealthy eating habits among kids seventy-eight percent of parents believe the fault lies with themselves.... Keep Reading » |
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Run for the 'Shroom 5k, 10k - May 23 - benefits Live Oak High School (plus a weekend festival)
 Thanks to the San Jose Gardening Examiner Sonja Smith, here are the details about an event left off the monthly fitness events calendar. ... Keep Reading » |
Monday, May 18, 2009
Office fitness - easy office exercises that make a big difference in your day (tips 3-4)
 Two more simple office yoga exercises to help keep you stress-free and in better shape in the workplace, courtesy of corporate wellness speaker Darrin... Keep Reading » |
Office fitness - relax your way to a better workday with these office exercises (tips 1-2)
 In honor of National Employee Health and Fitness Day on May 20, Darrin Zeer, the man CNN called "America's Relaxation Expert," agreed... Keep Reading » |
Sunday, May 17, 2009
Sunday video feature: revitalize your work day with these office exercises
 Whether you work at home or in an office, at a computer or on the phone, or even if you are standing all day teaching or selling, just about everyone.... Keep Reading » |
Saturday, May 16, 2009
It's Armed Forces Day - workout like a Navy SEAL - plus SEAL fitness, workout tips
 It's Armed Forces Day - the third Saturday in May. The day was created in 1949, and was a result of the consolidation of the military services... Keep Reading » |
Friday, May 15, 2009
Friday Fit Tip: sports therapist tells how to prevent injuries
 The following was written and contributed by Thomas Rice, PTA , ATC and CSCS from the O'Connor Hospital Outpatient Rehabilitation and... Keep Reading » |
O'Connor Hospital walking group resumes
 The O'Connor Walk Group will resume meeting on Tuesday, May 26. After a brief hiatus, the group is restarting and will continue to... Keep Reading » |
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Top events and cyclists for Bay Area Bike to Work Day - Silicon Valley
 Here's a recap of the many great events and people featured in the past week as part of the 15th Annual Bay Area Bike to Work Day. The Silicon... Keep Reading » |
Yoga Sun Salutation offers whole-body benefit as both a warmup and workout
 What is a Sun Salutation? As part of the May 30 Yogathon, there is a 60-minute Sun Salutations Challenge, so I invited Silicon Valley... Keep Reading » |
A free, online, online personal fitness plan, customized from Google docs
| People looking for a personal fitness plan use Twitter,YouTube,blogs and hundreds of online websites to keep their workouts on track.. Fitness professional and author Karen Karter has gone a different, and nicely personalized, direction. ... Read more |
Personal fitness Google style - using Google docs to track your workouts
| Author Karen Karter, a personal trainer who has worked at Dr. Kenneth Cooper's famed Institute for Aerobic... Keep Reading » |
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Felipe Buitrago: 2009 Bicycle Commuter of the Year Silicon Valley, Santa Clara County
 Felipe Buitrago, 2009 Bike Commuter of the Year - Santa Clara County, describes himself as "all about challenges." But that's... Keep Reading » |
Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager: bike commuter and fitness advocate
 The 15th Annual Bay Area Bike to Work Day is May 14, and Santa Clara County Supervisor Ken Yeager, district 4, sets the pace by biking to work.... Keep Reading » |
Washboard abs save life of woman in paragliding accident
 How good are your abs? For 47-year-old Peggy Williams, her's were good enough to protect her internal organs after a sudden... Keep Reading » |
How was your commute today - a video for Bay Area Bike to Work Day
 How is your commute these days? Better with the recession, but still nasty? Consider becoming a bike commuter. Silicon Valley Bike... Keep Reading » |
Monday, May 11, 2009
Profile of a biking commuter: Carl Guardino, CEO Silicon Valley Leadership Group
 Carl Guardino, President & CEO of the Silicon Valley Leadership Group and a biking commuter, talks below about why he bikes to work -- and don't... Keep Reading » |
Hanneke de Groot: every week is Bike to Work Week for this mother of three
 Hanneke de Groot, busy mother of three boys, was recently recognized by the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition with an Honorable Mention in the... Keep Reading » |
Three tips for drivers on sharing the road with cyclists
 Are you ready to share the road? Gearing up for the 15th Annual Bay Area Bike to Work Day, May 14, the best way to honor it is to bike to.... Keep Reading » |
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Sunday video feature: sleep and your fitness
 Today's fit tip is all about sleep - but before you yawn, check out the following 1949 instructional video (featuring a very young Dick York)...... Keep Reading » |
Saturday, May 9, 2009
Congrats to Peter Gilman, winner Fargo Marathon, on setting a new record
 Peter Gilman, 34 of Rochester, MN won today's Fargo Marathon, which is impessive, but not as newsworthy as the fact that he broke the Fargo Marathon... Keep Reading » |
15th Annual Bay Area Bike to Work Day - May 14, 2009
| The San Francisco Bay Area's 15th Annual Bike to Work Day is Thursday, May 14, 2009. It's the premier bicycling event in Northern California... Keep Reading » |
Care for Children Art Faire May 30, Cupertino - get your kids off the couch
 A fun, free event is coming up in Cupertino May 30: the second annual Care for Children Art Faire. Sponsored by the City of Cupertino and... Keep Reading » |
Friday Fit Tip: 3 low cost ways campanies can encourage fitness for employees
 May 20 is National Employee Health & Fitness Day. In preparation for that, Becky Williamson, M.S., President, lifeSportFitness, wrote this... Keep Reading » |
Thursday, May 7, 2009
A cool new handheld GPS and camera for hikers, bikers and other fitness folk – Garmin Oregon 550
 Garmin International Inc. announced a new tool today that had enough of a "cool gadget factor" that I consulted our San Jose Gadget... Keep Reading » |
May 30 Yogathon benefits area high school program
 May 30 is the first Yogathon, a non-competitive fund raiser that benefits Yes! for High Schools while raising the community's awareness of yoga as a... Keep Reading » |
My favorite Mothers Day craft - towel origami brightens any gift basket
 No - it's not fitness. But as we know, life is more than diet and exercise. And, I love this idea from Vallejo Examiner Patricia Kutza. She has written about a fun, cheap, Mothers Day gift idea - and even presented a video - on "how-to" create clever creations using the humble towel. Keep Reading » |
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Fit tip - choose free weights over machines for a better body
 Operation Boot Camp, one of the largest national franchises for boot camp workouts, entered the Silicon Valley market in April, 2009. I invited Ronny... Keep Reading » |
May 16 guided bike ride Guadalupe River Park to Alviso
 Saturday, May 16, join Bay Area cyclist Sheri Suomela and her husband Erik as they guide you on this moderately paced bike ride from the Guadalupe... Keep Reading » |
Monday, May 4, 2009
Lack of aerobic fitness leads to fatty liver disease
 As if inactivity doesn't make us feel rotten enough - research now indicates that it leads to fatty liver disease ScienceDaily ran an article titled,... Keep Reading » |
National Stroke Alert Day is May 5 - Silicon Valley has programs throughout the month
 May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Every year, the Peninsula Stroke Association presents Victory Over Stroke, a series of educational... Keep Reading » |
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Congrats to the other Kentucky Derby winning (and remarkable) athlete - jockey Calvin Borel
 As Mine That Bird came in for the remarkable win in today’s 135th Kentucky Derby, I took a look at the “other athlete” in the win: jockey Calvin Borel. At 5’5”, 110 pounds the 43-year-old Borel has had numerous broken Keep Reading » |
Friday, May 1, 2009
May 2009 Silicon Valley fitness calendar - runs, races, Yogathon, hikes and more
 May is another great month to be outside enjoying Silicon Valley. Please be sure to send me announcements of events, classes and speakers in the... Keep Reading » |
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