HEALTH/FITNESS
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[Video] Meet pro surfer Coco Ho
Nineteen year old Coco Ho (@Coco_Ho) was born and raised at Sunset Beach on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii. She loves to play dance dance revolution. listen to Beyonce and hangout with her friends when she’s not competing professionally on the AS...more
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Squash Food Cues & Lose Weight
Losing weight and keeping it off for good has a lot more to do with your head then your stomach. Your brain sends out satiety cues and it also stops you from grabbing a second piece of cake when you are already stuffed. Paying attention to what the unemot...more
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2011 Empire State Building Run-Up
The 34th annual NYRR Empire State Building Run-Up is set to take place on Tuesday, 1 February 2011. Who knew there was such a thing as a tower climbing competition? Apparently quite a few people.
The most famous stair race and, according to the organize...more
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Exercising Love
I had been a loyal patron of my local gym for a month when I decided it was far too mundane. Thirty minutes on the elliptical, 30 minutes on the treadmill, and 30 minutes of arm and ab work - the same order, for the same time period, six days a week. I wa...more
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Hot to (Turkey) Trot
It’s that time of the year again when turkey lovers who love to run gather for an appetite-inducing morning of good-natured competition. So, what exactly is a Turkey Trot?
On Thanksgiving Day, or very near it, runners across the nation lace up th...more
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Lessons Chicks Should Unlearn
Our whole lives center around one thing - lessons. In our childhood, we learn how to grow into mature and able adults. In school, we learn reading, writing, and arithmetic. In our social lives, we learn how to function with other people in a civil and pr...more
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Madonna to open chain of health & fitness clubs
Do you want your arms as contoured and fit as Madonna’s? It will soon be possible.
Yesterday, the pop icon announced she is set to launch an international health club chain called “Hard Candy”.
The music star is famed for her toned figure and ...more
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Pick Me Up: New ways to energize
Many athletes (and non-athletes) are looking for a quick and easy energy boost. For those looking for options other than Red Bull, here are some of the newest energy-infused products to hit the market offering unconventional ways to put more pep in your ...more
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Simple and Easy Ways to Relieve Stress Fast
I’m sure it comes as no surprise to you chicks that we live in a hectic, busy world. Our lives are filled with pressure, especially as young women in college or first starting out in the professional world.
Sometimes it can feel like everything is re...more
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Best music to relax to
Every chick needs to unwind sometime. Luckily, that doesn’t have to mean shamelessly splurging or even going out and getting a massage or mani/pedi. Relaxation can start in the home and float beautifully through the speakers. In the days when vinyl was ...more
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A Chick’s Guide to Pampering Herself on a Tight Budget
I worked close to 32 hours a week this summer. That was on top of having two online internships and babysitting two days a week. Needless to say, I was a busy chick.
Pay day was always exciting until I thought about my expenses. There was gas, car insura...more
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Fresh Air Fund looking for runners for NYC Marathon
The Fresh Air Fund is looking for runners and sponsors to join our Fresh Air Fund-Racers team for the NYC Marathon on November 7th. This is a great way to participate in NYC’s premier race while helping Fresh Air Fund children.
Over the past four yea...more
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How I decided to run a marathon
One woman described her foray into running, originally to help her lose weight. Over 100 pounds lighter, she’s now hooked, preparing for a half marathon, then a marathon with a goal of running an ultra event.
Another woman had loved running but was for...more
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5 reasons you should get active with your BFF
We all have that friend who hates to exercise. Maybe she’s naturally thin and feels like she doesn’t have to work out. Or maybe she never found a sport that she enjoys and is too intimidated to start now. Whatever the reason, her lack of movement coul...more
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5 Ways to Ensure You’ll Love Exercising
How often do you look at yourself, look at the mirror, the scale or other girls and decide you’re finally going to get into a work-out schedule? We all do it. How often have you set out on an exercise plan, only to watch it fade after a few trips to the...more
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