Archive for July 2010

Life Happens... Don't Let It Stop You

I know that I may always seem upbeat and positive on this blog, and some people may read the blogs, and see me on Facebook and Twitter, and think I’m unstoppable… but let’s face it, I’m human.  We are ALL human.  Sometimes there are things that happen in our lives that cause us to go... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 23, 2010 at 4:00 pm
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The Extreme Fitness Craze... Is It For You?

Gone seem to be the days of the colorful leotards and exercises that barely caused you to break a sweat.  Exercise has been evolving over the years thanks to more research in that area, as well as the knowledge that there are people out there who like to work hard.  Enter the dungeon style, hard... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 20, 2010 at 3:10 pm
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Proper Form Will Keep Your Knees Healthy For Exercise

I want to start making tip videos, and this is my first attempt at it (look out, world!).  It’s a bit longer than I hope future videos to be, and I do ramble a little bit at times (oops), but I hope it contains information that will be useful to you or someone you know.... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 16, 2010 at 10:55 am
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Treat Your Feet Right So That You Can Keep Moving

Having an active lifestyle means that you are going to be on your feet a lot more than those who are not active.  So, if you don’t take care of those feet… perhaps now is the time to start!  If you don’t take care of your feet properly then simply having sore feet may keep... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 14, 2010 at 6:27 pm
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Fitness At Home <3's PILATES

This morning I subbed for a mat pilates class at LA Fitness and I rediscovered how much I absolutely LOVE pilates.  The main focus on Pilates is on the CORE (front, back and sides), but it will also really work the upper body and legs, all while giving you a GREAT stretch! I admit, Pilates... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 10, 2010 at 1:39 pm
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Win Cash And Prizes Just For Working Out!

I just learned about this today, and I wish I’d told you about it 9 days ago so that you could’ve taken full advantage… but late is better than never! Team Beachbody is giving away $600 cash each day for logging workouts at their WOWY (Work Out With You) gym.  You can join Team Beachbody... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 9, 2010 at 11:55 pm
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"The Biggest Loser" Auditions in Chicago

"The Biggest Loser" Auditions in Chicago
I got a notification a couple days ago that the NBC hit show, “The Biggest Loser,” will be holding auditions in Chicago on July 24th.  Are you the next contestant?  Keep reading below for the audition details… First, though, I have to speak my mind, since this is my blog and all. While I do... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 7, 2010 at 4:06 pm
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Fitness Motivation: Envisioning Your Future

The following comes from DailyOm.com.  I subscribe to their newsletter for a daily dose of inspiration.  Even though the following was the Gemini horoscope for today, I feel that it applies to everyone out there.It’s all too true.  If you know where you want to go, what you want your life to be, what your... Read more »
By Melanie Bolen,
July 4, 2010 at 11:01 pm
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