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Get in Shape with Traineo and LIFT 2007-02-24 17:07:44 Web site Traineo
is a weight loss and fitness tracker designed to keep you motivated to achieve your fitness goals. I noticed a lot of Podfitness people on there, so I thought I'd check it out.
Aside from the bevy of graphs and tables for tracking your exercise and diet habits, Traineo has a really interesting concept wherein you choose up to 4 motivators (friends, family, - whomever) to receive weekly progress reports from Traineo. I sort of love this idea, since I'm big on the notion that announcing your goals is a terrific motivator. Finally, Traineo has its own community features for sharing encouragement within the Traineo community. And, you can create your own groups... of which I did. This is a FREE service, so please join my group: LIFT.(Bare with me, as I just made the group... so it needs some help, but don't let that stop you from joining!)
As a health club owner myself, I'm not often wowed by fitness web sites, but on first use, I'm really impressed with Traineo. Read more:Shape
The Food Loop: Roll It, Stuff it, Loop it, Cook it 2007-02-23 16:05:40 Stay in the loop!
Whether you're a retro buff or not, these babies have a handle on the past (they are basic) but are completely futuristic. They are all that is cool about cooking with a great streamlined design.
No more burnt string, no more tussles with trussing. A silicone strapette, thefoodloop, is designed to be adjusted easily around any stuffed, rolled, bunched or wrapped veg, meat or fish dish. Can be reused and will endure extreme temperatures in the oven, pan, microwave or freezer (but not direct flames). And, if that's not cool enough they have a new line of products making other cooking tasks easier, faster and more pleasurable. Check out the poachpod!
Aquatic Shoe Allows You To Run Under Water 2007-02-22 22:12:50 Running under water can be an important exercise for fitness training as well as recovery and rehabilitation because it puts less stress on the joints while offering increased resistance. AQx Sports has developed the AQx Aquatic Training Shoe
, specifically designed to make running under water feel more natural. According to AQx Sports, the shoe "decreases the amount of pounding generally needed to enhance a runner's performance(s), is an aid to recovery or an adjunct to normal training regimen, used as a method of rehabilitation from a running-related or musculoskeletal injury, enhances range of motion and proper mechanics of land-based running"
The most important differences of the aquatic shoe compared to normal running shoes are its fins "for correct, subtle plane of motion resistance", a sticky rubber sole for extra grip, as well as several drainage ports.
Slimming Photos with HP Digital Cameras 2007-02-22 21:57:45 It's shocking these days what maintaining your life actually entails. A weekly trip to the spray tan booth. A monthly venture to the dermatologist. And biweekly appointments with the psychotherapist. (Thanks, Mom.)
Wouldn't it be nice if you could skip working out, and just pretend to be thin? If you have a camera, now you can.
No, wait. Not just any camera, but a new slimming camera. Yes, that's right... wait until you see what they've thought of now!
Indeed the camera has gotten a makeover, and evidently it's because you can't! And when I tell you what it does you won't believe your ears or your eyes for that matter. One of the long-debated alleged absolutes in photography is the concept that photos don't lie. But fret not because HP has come to the rescue and now photos can lie. HP is offering cameras with a slimming feature in-camera that can change one's size.
Seriously, what is this world coming to? Sadly, I know the answer and realize that more people will be Read more:Digital
, Cameras
, Digital Cameras
Another Reason Why You Should Quit Smoking 2007-02-22 16:00:33 Dude!Ummm, there's something on your foot.That doesn't look so good.You might want to try cutting that off starting at the waist!
The Australian gov't will no longer be screwing around when they warn you about cigarette smoking (and I love them for that). These are 10x more horrifying than the any images we have here in the land of the free and the home of the completely deluded. Read more:Reason
, Smoking
Vintage T-Shirts: The Book 2007-02-20 15:30:22 It's winter break for most! But for those of you not spending the week lying on a beach or zipping down the slopes, I feel your pain.
Let's think about something else.
T-shirts! Something we can all relate to.
If you read this blog a lot, you probably know a little about me, but didn't know that I'm a big fan of great t-shirts. I would wear a t-shirt every day if left to my own devices. And, my husband Jim, he has a collection of over 100 tees that he'll never part with. T-shirts come in so many different shapes and sizes, designs and styles that they are appropriate for anything these days... including (as always) working out! And, what better way to work out in public than with a 'kick ass' t-shirt.And, if somehow you've lost your collection or your spouse got into (and emptied) your closet, Lisa Kidner and Sam Knee can take you on a road trip down nostalgia lane with their Vintage
T-Shirts
book, it will remind you of what 'cool' is. The two authors focus on quite possib
My Kind of Workout 2007-02-16 04:00:34 Overheard at the gym:
"I'm training harder than ever, man. I even came to the gym on my off day to go in the steam room" [Gymsanity.com] Read more:Workout
Beer and Calories - 99 Brands 2007-02-14 20:10:29 The University of Rochester has done all you beer belly fools a favor and listed the calories to over 99 different brands of beer; American brands that is.Regardless, it's a good place to start if you're headed out for a night of drinking! Read more:Calories
, Brands
Couples Fitness 2007-02-14 19:45:41 In case you haven't seen enough couples fitness on the news, I thought this little gem might catch your eye!Sexual Fitness is not the typical spandex-heavy aerobics videotape; it's more like a video you'll watch. Which is not to say that it won't get you into shape. But three attractive couples demonstrate the ins and outs of keeping in top physical condition so your sexual encounters can be the very best possible. As shown, these erotic exercises can be done at home or in the pool (Ok, so that part sounds totally weird)Lucky for you: It comes in English, Spanish or with subtitles.
You can find this video at Movies Unlimited.
Category: After Dark (How Appropriate!)
Now there's something that Richard Simmons and Jane Fonda could never do in their wildest dreams.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Seeking Overweight Men & Women - Major TV Network 2007-02-10 16:29:02 The producers of SUPERNANNY are seeking Overweight
Men & Women
for a new major network TV show. Do you have what it takes?
Do you want to transform your life and lose BIG pounds? Tackle physical & mental challenges that could march you down the path to a new (and better) life - and possibly win a large sum of money? Be an inspiration to others?
Go on the journey of a lifetime!
Canidate Eligibility:
at least 21 years old,
at least 50lbs overweight, and
you need to be able to take up to 10 weeks away from your job and home life
Apply Here!
Read more:Seeking
, Major
Business Card for Personal Trainer 2007-02-27 14:02:52 Business Card for a Canadian personal trainer that is impossible to read unless stretched apart. It's made out of very durable material that will easily remind you how weak you are!
Design Source: Publicis Groupe Read more:Business
, Personal
, Trainer
, Business Card
Fitness on the Run! 2007-03-01 04:00:45 Going for a run while away on a trip can seem downright impossible. Let's face it, business travelers often find it difficult to exercise while traveling, especially since workout gear takes up unnecessary space and can be a hassle to pack. Most often, even the best intentions result in clothing that's left idle, never making its way out of the suitcase.
Puma's Train Away Kit is designed to pack into a compact bundle, and includes a jacket, t-shirt, shorts, and sneakers offering travelers an easier solution. The shirt and shorts are made of lightweight, breathable materials that wick sweat away from the body, and even more innovative is that their sneakers have a slot in the sole for a hotel key card!
For runners traveling to a foreign city, Puma's Train Away Kit includes a promo code that can be used on Soundwalk.com. Runners can go to Soundwalk's site, and use their code to view maps and download mp3 running tours.
Ride 'Em Cowgirl 2007-02-27 23:36:51 Innovative exercise routines are great - but I'm not so sure about the iGallop. The OSIM iGallop "is the revolutionary exerciser that can help you shape and tone your tummy, hips, seat and thighs". First released in Singapore and Hong king, the iGallop is the exercise device that sort of simulates riding on a horse, and let me put the emphasis on SORT OF!I'm not really sure what to say about this. Actually, I think that the original ad speaks for itself.
You can grab the iGallop online for around $600.Or NOT. Read more:Cowgirl
WUNDERWEAR 2007-03-03 05:36:51 Skivvies just sitting there? Time to upgrade to power panties.
Athletes swear by high-tech nylon/spandex undies, saying they fit better than cotton and breathe just as well. And, High-tech fabrics don't chafe or retain as much moisture. So if you're looking to purchase some new sport underwear to go along with your new workout, here are six different design styles to fit your personality.
Super Gyms for the Super Rich: New York City 2007-03-01 15:44:04 Sure, there’s something to be said for style and affordability. But there are those times when only the best will do. As in luxury. As in service. As in private, but worth hocking your Tiffany diamond watch for. Here’s a handy guide to the hottest, most over-the-top gyms for the super rich.
The right sum can buy the best of the best--from designer clothes to fancy homes. In this case, that also includes improved health and a sculpted body, which many agree is priceless. Call them hip. Call them ubercool. Big or small, just don't call them "gyms."
The Madison Square Club: Clients spend about $20,000 per year for membership, and only six people are allowed on the floor per hour. The expensive attention isn't just for vanity's sake--meeting your fitness goals is especially important when your paycheck is dependent on your looks. Owner/celebrity trainer David Kirsch trains Heidi Klum.
La Palestra: "We don't want to beat people over the head and drag them in, but they probably a Read more:Super
, New York
, New York City
Pool Boys at the Mansion 2007-03-05 18:49:45
This completely reminds me of how we got onto Fear Factor (before it was cancelled). Long ago, Jim and I got cast to be involved with the Burger King / Fear Factor "Have it Your Way" show by being the first people ever to get noticed from our support received through the blogosphere, which then led to media; only to lead the way as to how a show could actually be cast.
Pool boys at the Mansion
is a recently-surfaced (similar in concept) campaign by Sam Rush, Denman, and The Swede to win jobs as pool boys at what some would say is the holy grail of pools: the Playboy Mansion. Basically, on the same premise, they are looking for people to write them letters of recommendation so that when they go in for their interview, they’ll have the support of the masses.Can they gain support? Probably. But I imagine that these gentlemen (and I use the term loosely) will not only need our support, they will need to get in shape and stay there to get anywhere near that infamous pool!
OPEN CASTING CALL: Podfitness Challenge 2007-03-06 17:22:31
Podfitness 2007 National Body Transformation Challenge
Begins Today!
Become the next spokesperson for Podfitness, Inc., be on national television, and get in the best shape of your life as the winner of the Podfitness Challenge: 2007 National Body Transformation Contest.
Starting today, the Podfitness Challenge, a 12-week body transformation contest, offers one male and one female winner life-changing rewards: $50,000 cash, a $30,000 home gym, and a premier role on a national television show ... and, most importantly, a healthier body. Other great prizes will be awarded, including $1,000 cash to each of 10 runners-up and one $10,000 "Wellness Week" at the prestigious Cooper Aerobic Center for the contestant submitting the most inspirational story. In addition, just for registering, every contestant will receive a free 90-day eDiets membership, a Contest Journal, and the book, "The Celebrity Edge: Insider Tips from Podfitness.com's Top Hollywood Trainers," which includes insights on Read more:OPEN CASTING
, OPEN CASTING CALL
Metromint: Orangemint and Lemonmint Flavored Water 2007-03-07 18:03:19 Eau Yes!
Metromint expanded its line of mint-flavored waters (see my previous review) with Orangemint and Lemonmint flavors, which combine the brand's mint taste and cooling sensation with the citrus flavors of orange and lemon. Lemonmint's light taste gives a boost to plain lemon water, while Orangemint has a juicy orange taste and smell (which is very important). Like the rest of the Metromint line, both flavors are made with no preservatives and are all natural, with no sweeteners or calories. With the addition, all Metromint flavors have been redesigned and come with a numerical "chill factor." Orangemint is ranked "mildly cool" at -3 degrees; Lemonmint ranks at -4 degrees; while Spearmint ranks "extra cool" at -6 degrees and Peppermint is "super cool" at -9 degrees.
Tags: water, metromint, health, beverages
Orgasmic 2007-03-09 22:30:56 Like most of you, I love food, and when I ran across Tastespotting (essentially a food porn site) I almost had an ... let's just say "yummy"!This site will dramatically raise the bar for the food in your life. So go browse, drool, explore, and add to the list! Read more:Orgasmic
OLDER, BUT STILL KICKING! 2007-03-09 20:47:50 March is World Kickball Month!Remember that game from grade-school recess - the one with the big red rubber ball? You'd give it your hardest kick, then dash off to circle the bases in triumph. The exhilaration that kickball brought you as a kid is what has hooked Jim and I (and a rapidly growing number of adults nationwide) with a renewed love of the sport.
You laugh now, but wait until you're on the field. Then kick the ball, hear that magical poing, and you'll be back playing like you were in the fifth grade. It's contagious.
Across the country there are leagues that are established through WAKA (World Adult Kickball Association). To get started you must first sign-up online at the WAKA website.This is co-ed... so invite all your friends (well those who are over 21 years of age anyway). You'll soon be at your first game dressed in soccer-style shorts and shirts, and will still feel well, very adult. But as soon as the game begins, that facade disappears and the atmosphere
Vuru.com: Custom Vitamin Packs 2007-03-12 01:38:40 Vitamin B, Ginko, Omega-3 Fish Oil – a person could spend a lot of time in a vitamin/supplement aisle.
But not if Vuru has anything to do with it; and they won’t.
This site has made taking your daily dose easy-peasy. First, surf for more than 2,000 aminos, enzymes, herbs, and multi-v’s from various top brand makers to create your own daily supplement packs. Then decide how many weeks this health kick will last (if you answer forever, tick the automatic refill option), and check out. They’ll be at your door in a few days so now there’s no excuse for skipping your vitamins. And, for shoppers who know their needs -- but not the appropriate remedies -- you can choose from already suggested packets including Cardio Support, Cold Support, Digestive Health, Hair, Skin & Nails, Weight Management, or the Vegan Veggie Pack and that's just the beginning.
Just imagine... one packet and no bottles. Now that's something easy to swallow. Read more:Vitamin
Podfitness Challenge: Podfitness + eDiets + Jim Ryno 2007-03-13 15:42:09 It goes without saying, I'm excited to promote this as my husband, Jim Ryno is involved!Become the next spokesperson for Podfitness, Inc., be on national television, and get in the best shape of your life as the winner of the Podfitness Challenge
: 2007 National Body Transformation Contest.
The Podfitness Challenge, a 12-week body transformation contest, offers one male and one female winner life-changing rewards: $50,000 cash, a $30,000 home gym, and a premier role on a national television show ... and, most importantly, a healthier body. Log on to Podfitness.com/jimryno for more information and to register!
Energy Food 2007-03-14 16:38:00 SAMPLE MENU FROM MY DIET: you'll notice that I'm not afraid of good fats or good cards and that I happen to like fiber! I just keep my portions in check.
BREAKFAST
day one
plain fat-free yogurt with low-fat granola and sliced strawberries
1/2 cup POM juice (my personal favorite)
day two
2-egg omelet made with low-fat cheese
1 slice whole-grain toast topped with sugar-free fruit spread (no artificial sweetners either)
1/2 cup ruby-red grapefruit juice
day three
Kashi cereal (the only cereal I eat) with skim milk and blueberries
1 slice whole-wheat toast with peanut butter
1/2 cup V-8 juice
Note: When I have time, I make real oatmeal for breakfast, it takes about 45 minutes but it's oh so worth it!
Click below to find for my lunch and dinner suggestions! Read more:Energy
Bravo's Work Out: Season 2 with Jackie Warner 2007-03-16 03:09:44 Bravo's most successful freshman series of 2006, "Work Out," returns to follow the professional and personal life of JackieWarner
, elite trainer and owner of Sky Sport & Spa in Beverly Hills, CA. See the premier this coming Tuesday, March 20 at 11pm (EST).
This season, not only will Warner make giant strides in her business with the launch of a new venture called Skylab -- a high-end spa/fitness experience for overweight clients who want to change their minds, bodies and overall health -- but also in her private life as she juggles relationships and undergoes therapy.
Think ratings people... this isn't your typical personal training studio (my husband doesn't have half that type of drama at LIFT), regardless it's still worth the watch! Read more:Bravo
, Season
Hug Shirt: Amazing Embrace 2007-03-15 17:47:38 Hugging is healthy. It helps the immune system, cures depression, reduces stress and induces sleep. It's invigorating, rejuvenating, and has no unpleasant side effects. Hugging is nothing less than a miracle drug.
Not receiving enough hugs?
Sure, the blanket-over-the-head trick will do (when you have to hug yourself). But the next time you might want to try this new invention.
The Hug Shirt
, a high-tech garment that simulates the experience of being embraced by a loved one was recently named by Time Magazine as one of the top inventions of 2006.
When a friend sends you a virtual hug, your cell phone notifies the shirt wirelessly, via Bluetooth and then the next thing you know is that the shirt re-creates that person's distinctive cuddle, replicating his or her warmth, pressure, duration and even heartbeat. And, yes, the Hug Shirt is fully washable.
Availability: Not yet for sale; due out sometime this year.
To learn more visit cutecircuit.com
What I want to know is.... do they make Read more:Amazing
Clocky: Hide-and-seek alarm clock 2007-03-19 15:02:14 First you have to accept that new routine you've taken on with your personal trainer.
No easy task, but well worth the leap.
The price of admission: Wake Up, and get moving! But after years of being a slug, you need more than motivation you need Clocky
! Clocky is the alarm
clock that runs away and hides when you don't wake up. Clocky gives you one chance to get up. But if you snooze, Clocky will jump off of your nightstand and wheel around your room looking for a place to hide. Yes, it runs away. Clocky is kind of like a misbehaving pet, only he will get up at the right time. Just what I need! And, as silly as it sounds I am going to get one!
Looks like you'll have to get up after all... and your trainer will be waiting!
Fitness Gurus: Play Wii and Get Fit 2007-03-21 03:07:15 Well, if you can get that 33-year-old man-child to drop the remote and step away from the TV set long enough, you can channel your very own at-home trainer for both you and him — minus the hefty hourly rate.Wii
is not the typical spandex-heavy aerobics videotape; it’s more like a video game; actually it's a video console with a very cool remote and according to the International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA), the Nintendo Wii may be just what our lazy, exercise-phobic culture needs. Dr. Josh Trout, Professor of Kinesiology at California State University Chico, points out that any kind of tech-influenced activity, be it a Stairmaster or treadmill, will have health benefits, but the trick is getting people to actually use the darn things. Since "exertainment," as he calls it, is by definition fun, it makes it far easier for folks to get hooked on it and reap the long-term benefits.
ISSA trainer Nichole Snow is a big fan of using Wii Sports as part of a fitness regimen, becaus Read more:Gurus
Suits Him Fine 2007-03-20 17:28:20 If the seasons held a popularity contest, spring would win hands down and today marks the first day of spring. The blooms, the skip in your step, the thoughts of spring break, blah blah blah.
But it’s not all fun, games and cherry blossoms.
Take that moment you first glimpse at yourself in the mirror and realize with horror that you simply don’t have the muscle tone — or skin tone — for any of it. Basically spring break (and summer) poses a slew of fashion dilemmas for guys, so here are a few tips to help you avoid those so-scary warm-weather faux pas.Sure, if you're an Adonis, you can opt for a snug Speedo. But for most guys, board short styles are a better swimwear solution. They're pretty foolproof: loose enough to draw attention away from the extra pounds, but with enough coverage to mask chicken legs! My favorite designer is Vilebrequin. They have the best 'father and son' collection. And, another favorite of mine is Vineyard Vines.
Oh, by the way, for you men w Read more:Suits
OLDER, BUT STILL KICKING! 2007-03-08 20:47:50 March is World Kickball Month!Remember that game from grade-school recess - the one with the big red rubber ball? You'd give it your hardest kick, then dash off to circle the bases in triumph. The exhilaration that kickball brought you as a kid is what has hooked Jim and I (and a rapidly growing number of adults nationwide) with a renewed love of the sport.
You laugh now, but wait until you're on the field. Then kick the ball, hear that magical poing, and you'll be back playing like you were in the fifth grade. It's contagious.
Across the country there are leagues that are established through WAKA (World Adult Kickball Association). To get started you must first sign-up online at the WAKA website.This is co-ed... so invite all your friends (well those who are over 21 years of age anyway). You'll soon be at your first game dressed in soccer-style shorts and shirts, and will still feel well, very adult. But as soon as the game begins, that facade disappears and the atmosphere
Jimmyjane: The Time of Your Life 2007-03-21 16:56:55 Toy time!
Over the years, your love of dolls and trucks has been supplanted by an obsession with the opposite sex. And those old feetsy pajamas have been traded in for proper lingerie.
But no matter how adult you become, you’ll always have a thing for toys.
And Jimmyjane has designed something with you in mind. So if you're looking for something sexy, then look no further. Jimmyjane is the labor of love of a diverse group of professionals from the worlds of design, art, beauty and fashion. Their prized vibrator: LITTLE SOMETHING, is the most elegant and seductive accessory I've seen around. If need be, you can even have it engraved.
If you’re of the bigger-is-better camp, the larger FORM 6 Vibrating Massager should suit your fancy. And for those who need a little extra attention, The LITTLE PLATINUM LIMITED should do the trick. This beauty is one of only 1,000 numbered, platinum and gold vibrators with a unique etching inspired by late 18th century tattoo art.
And at $175
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