Archive | May, 2007

29 May 2007

One more reason to quit soda

As if weight gain, negative effects on mood, and questionable safety of artificial sweeteners aren’t enough reasons to never pick up a can of soda again, here’s another one: Research from a British university suggests a common preservative found in drinks such as Fanta and Pepsi Max has the ability to switch off vital parts [...]

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18 May 2007

Thin AND fat?

We all know that person who looks like they work out without ever going to the gym. Although having such a body may seem like a blessing, it may actually be a curse. Normal-weight persons who are sedentary and unfit are at much higher risk for mortality than obese persons who are active and fit. [...]

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10 May 2007

Schedule change

The people have spoken, and New York Sports was listening. As of June 11, when the new group fitness schedule starts, the Tuesday schedule will be as follows: 6:30pm TOTAL BODY7:15pm STEP (1 hour) That’s right, one hour for step!

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08 May 2007

What meals should look like

If you’re a 5’6″-tall, 130-pound, 35-year-old female who exercised three times per week, your daily calorie intake should be no more than 1800 calories. Of course, this probably doesn’t describe you exactly, so if you want to calculate what your daily intake should be, go here. It’s one thing to know how many calories you [...]

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