http://fitmethod.com/wordpress All about Fitness, Nutrition, and Being in Shape Tue, 18 Nov 2008 17:52:04 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I ran across this article. It is basically a hybrid of a desk and a treadmill. My first thought was to laugh. And then I was curious whether people actually used it. After seeing the pictures at the bottom and read the article, I realized that they actually ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/11/18/desk-treadmill/ Today Washington was submerged under ice. As I ventured to and from work, trying to make it in one piece, I decided to post 5 exercises that will help you survive the icy conditions. 1. Single Leg Squats 2. Lunges 3. Squats on BOSU Ball 4. Single Leg Arm ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/02/13/5-things-to-do-in-the-gym-so-that-you-dont-break-your-neck-when-it-is-icy/ Thanks to Charlotte for sending this to me: http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/02/04/funny-cartoon/ It's time to ROCK THE SCALES! This week Town Sports International (Washington, New York, Philadelphia, and Boston Sports Clubs) unveiled its second annual weight-loss challenge. It's a great deal for all of you who have new year's resolutions that deal with losing weight. What it is ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/01/08/town-sports-international-presents-rock-the-scales/ Happy New Year! It's 2008 and it's time to get in shape. Try the following workout to figure out exactly where you stand and what you need to work on from here on out: -5 minute warm up on treadmill -15x lunges -15x chest press on stability ball -10x pullups or inverted rows -500 meters on the ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/01/08/its-2008-time-to-get-in-shape/ Taken from Runner's World's Article, "What's The Best Way to Train For a Marathon": "9. Sidestep injuries I recently asked exercise physiologist, author, and two-time U.S. Olympic marathoner (1984, 1988) Peter Pfitzinger what he would do differently if he were 22 years old today. He said that he'd rest and/or cross-train for ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2008/01/01/just-trying-to-hammer-in-this-point/ http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2007/12/23/motivational-video-to-get-in-shape/ USATF, the governing body for track and field within the US recently passed a controversial measure: the ban of ipods at all USATF sanctioned races. IHT recently published an article which criticises the new policy. I completely agree with the author of the article. The use of ipods ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2007/11/04/the-ban-on-ipods/ If you are looking for a great website that has tons of information about proper nutrition, then look no further. The people over at the USDA have outdone themselves with the creation of MyPyramid.gov. This is the official website for the new Food Pyramid and has lots and ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2007/10/13/mypyramidgov-nutrition-made-simple/ "Apperance is a Consequence of Fitness." -Mark Twight Think about that. Appearance is the consequence of fitness. Not too many people understand this concept. It makes sense, though; true fitness leads to good appearance. I is more than just pure strength. It is also about performance, endurance, ... http://fitmethod.com/wordpress/2007/10/04/appearance-is-a-consequence-of-fitness/