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To get away from all of us annoying thin and fit people, Downsize Fitness has a strict requirement to join: You must be 50 pounds or more overweight. No skinny people allowed. To them, it’s perfectly reasonable–thin people supposedly judge fat people. But to me, it just sounds like reverse discrimination–along with an unhealthy dose of fat-shaming. More
We love giving great gifts over the holidays, but it often leaves us with a little wiggle room in our fitness budget–just when we’re craving a really good workout. Enter: GaiamTV–the online resource that grants access to top yoga and … More
The New York City-based Yoga To The People has made a generous offering for those living through Hurricane Sandy right now: free hot showers and phone charging. That may not sound like a lot, but ask anyone who is without power for days, and this is a godsend. Too bad not all fitness studios get this though. In fact, some are even so scrappy that they are soliciting business right now. More
Yesterday we told you about a Canadian gym that only caters to plus-sized women–so much so that they ban skinny women from being allowed to work out there (because they “bring down morale”, you know). It’s something that is downright discriminatory and, based on a boatload of your comments, highly controversial. This one gym may think they are doing something positive to help overweight women get fit in a safe and like-bodied place, but it has only further ignited the fat vs. thin body wars. Take a look at the divided–and heated–discussion that took place among readers yesterday:
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Yesterday, Miss Fit caused a bit of a stir about nudity in the locker room. A reader wrote in asking:
Dear Miss Fit,
I don’t consider myself a prude, but why do so many women have to walk around naked in the locker room at the gym? I just find it really uncomfortable and wish they would cover up.
If you have stood up and proudly declared 2012 to be THE year to lose 30 pounds, get rid of that stomach (or insert other body part) flab, or finally beat your pompous I’m-so-much-better-than-you co-working in the annual 5K even if it kills you, then chances are you’ve thought about hiring a personal trainer. After all, who better to whip you into ass-kicking shape than some Jillian Michaels-like woman (or dude), right?
While working with a personal trainer can inspire a new-found love/hate relationship with the gym (probably more hate than love, but in a good way), be aware that not all trainers are created equal. Here are a few tips to consider before laying down your cash–and your sweaty body: More
Equinox, the upscale gym with locations in New York, Dallas, Chicago and other locations throughout the east and west coast, is causing quite an uproar over its new print ads. The campaign entitled, “It’s Not Fitness, It’s Life” certainly promotes anything but fitness. Instead, it equates “life” to unrealistic thin runway models and the degradation and sexualization of women. More
Welcome to Miss Fit–a weekly advice column from someone who is a bit of a non-conformist when it comes to health and exercise.
Dear Miss Fit,
How long do I have to wait for my running buddy to show up in the mornings? She is consistently late and it cuts into my time to run because I have to get back for work. More
As someone who has been a personal trainer, I have pretty much heard it all from clients–the good, the bad, the lies and the insults. If you’re working with a trainer or considering it any time in the near future, there are a few things I want to warn you about. Specifically, what not to say to him or her. More
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• These are the best underwear to sport when working out. (Prevention)
• Make moving easier by being frugal. (Third Age)
• Prevent mess in your kitchen. (Shelterpop)
• Liquid can now be locked into place when filling in lines and wrinkles. (Truth In Aging)
• Look beautiful while beating the heat. (YouBeauty)
• Learn how to love fitness. (Your Tango)
• Foods that will keep you full. (Vitamin G)
• Blindfolded yoga classes help improve your focus. (Well + Good)
• Folk remedies that may actually help (for headaches, laryngitis and more). (Organic Authority)
• This women went sky-diving to celebrate her 82nd birthday — what an inspiration. (The Frisky)
• Germiest places at the gym. (HuffPost Fitness)
Ever since I started running marathons, I’ve annoyed a lot of people. “Can you meet for breakfast?” Nope, gotta train. “Wanna go out for drinks tonight?” Can’t, I have to get up early to run in the morning. “Want to … More
Not all gyms are created equal. Check out this post from Lisa Johnson at That’s Fit before making any decisions on where to become a member.
Lots of people go health club shopping this time of year as September is traditionally the second busiest month for new memberships behind January and all those New Year’s Resolutionists. We’ve compiled a list of questions for you to ask any potential new health club. You’ll be bopping along on a treadmill in no time with this list in hand.
What are your hours? You want to make sure the gym is open at a time that’s convenient for your schedule. Plus if they only offer limited hours, it’s a sign that the gym is struggling for members. More
You’ve Been Studying All Wrong – Turns out, burning the midnight oil doesn’t guarantee good grades. (New York Times)
Guys at the Gym – The 10 guy types – including Billy Crudup as Steve Prefontaine – that keep us going back to the treadmill. (FitSugar)
Medieval Health Tips – We never thought of the Medieval times as the healthiest times, but apparently there are some good diet tips in that history lesson. (Epi-Log)
Jimmy Fallon’s Green Juice Diet – Apparently, he fortifies with a blend of kale, spinach, cucumber, and parsley. (FitCeleb) More
You’re usually focused on avoiding weight gain and pulled muscles at the gym, but you should probably think twice about steering clear of the germs at your fitness center, too. According to a recent report from the National Athletic Trainers’ … More
