I was at the supermarket yesterday and while looking at the magazines I saw that Barack Obama was on the cover of one of the fitness magazines, I almost bought it to see why he would be on the cover but didn’t. I am still thinking about it today so I guess maybe I should go and pick it up this afternoon.

Anyway, back in May, Men’s Fitness magazine named Barack Obama one of its “25 Fittest” describing how Obama starts every day with a workout and generally skips fatty foods.

The magazine quotes former Duke University player and Obama staffer Reggie Love on the president-elect’s backetball skills “He’s wiry-looking but actually pretty strong,” Reggie said. “And he hates losing. He plays hard.”

Fitness advocates hope Barack can inspire Americans to get active just as he inspired young people, minorities and those who never voted to go to the polls. Read the rest of this entry »

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I just found a story at People Magazine that Baron Davis, the 6′ 3″ L.A. Clippers guard, is on Jenny Craig.

What a strange story that a weight loss program that is built for normal people, and maybe even some people that get no exercise, is now being use by an NBA player in the off season to get in shape.

Inspired by current spokeswoman Latifah, Davis, 29, started the plan at the beginning of August to get in shape for basketball season.

“I know Queen Latifah, and when I saw her out there using it, I thought maybe I could use it, too, to work on my health and fitness goals and inspire others,” he tells PEOPLE.

During the NBA off-season, Davis let his fitness slide. “In the off-season, it’s kind of hard to maintain day-to-day,” he says. “I don’t want to get up and cook. And when I pig out, I’m the type of person where there’s no limit to what I can do.” Read the rest of this entry »

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Well the Blue team won the weigh in last week and they got a weekend trip to las Vegas which led to some trouble lots of fun and a losing weigh in.

There were two uncomfortable times in the show last night, first there was Dan the young 21 year old with long blond hair strumming on a guitar and singing. First of all I only think of Dan as the guy that is losing weight, not as a young Bob Dylan. Anyway the trip to Las Vegas was great and was fun to watch, except first, I can’t believe Dan and Roger going out until 6 o’clock in the morning. Wow, the ranch must really be weighing on them to stay our soooo late. The trip looked like fun though. Second, I still can not believe that the guys all got tattoos. And third I was shocked that Dan did not work out at all but still lost the most out of anyone on his team. Read the rest of this entry »

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I have been having trouble getting in front of the TV over the last couple of weeks so I watched the last two episodes of the Biggest Loser on consecutive nights on video tape and I am getting disappointed.

The shows have been just the same as in the last couple of seasons but it seems that the two teams, well especially the Red team of Kim Lyons are really really winey. I am sure that all of the players are being pushed harder than they ever have been pushed in their lives and this week we saw tears all over, even from Kim but it seems that the teams are fighting making changes.

We all know that change is hard. The Biggest Loser contestants are having a really tough time of it as they are very rapidly losing fat and gaining muscle, Eating little and exercising lots but the end of the journey is going to be fantastic for everyone. All of these people have a once in a lifetime opportunity to change their bodies, outlook, lifestyle and even get a little bit of fame and they are crying and fighting it. What are they thinking! No one gets this kind of opportunity.

The other thing that is really disconcerting is the way that the players are playing the Game. This is not supposed to be Survivor, it is supposed to be a bunch of people helping each other make a change in their lives and to have a player like Kai treat it like survivor really sullies the show.

Lastly I have a problem with the production itself. We are not getting a chance like on Survivor or Amazing race to learn more and more about each player. The producers hit on the same subjects of starving, tiredness, a lifetime of fat, and missing the family but we do not know anything else about the struggles and successes in life that each of these people have gone through. I think that a lot more background on the show of each player would really make them more well rounded and the show itself a lot more fun to watch.

I know that this bitch session is not very fair and everyone that knows me knows that I will continue to watch the show and find someone to cheer for but so far this season has been a bit disappointing and I hope there are changes made to this and next season to make it more fun to watch.

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I have been a bit slow but finally am now getting around to blogging the first episode of the Biggest Loser. I watched this two hour premiere with my wife and 6 year old daughter and it is funny how we each saw things differently. When they went through all of the people’s attitudes at the beginning I was bored but my wife was crying from all of the stories, my daughter just wanted to know who we were going to cheer for.

First of all both my wife and I noticed Kim Lyons chest, are those for real or an enhancement for her fitness competitions? This also leads to a question of Kim Lyons past…Did she ever have a weight problem? We know from last season that Jillian Michaels was overweight when she was young and it is something that really drives her to help other people.

Bob Harper as always is a real character and has a really funny haircut, some kind of Mohawk hairstyle from the early eighties. Bob is great to watch because he is such a good motivator and is really excited for everyone.

Kim Lyons – Red Team
Heather, Jennifer, Kai, Ken, Nelson, Pam, and Wylie. Of all of the people on the Red team we certainly liked Ken and Jennifer best

Bob Harper – Blue Team
Amy, Bobby, Brian, Erik, Marty, Melinda, and Tiffany. No one on this team really stood out for us but Bobby, who missed his kids came across as a bit of a whiner.

The challenge this week was for all of the people split into teams to go over progressively larger barriers as a team and the team that won would get to choose a player from each team to swap for the weigh in, this could make a real difference if one team had a big losing member and one team had a small losing member. Everyone seemed to struggle somewhat in this challenge but there were definitely some people that were barely able to make it over the last 6 foot high or so barrier. On this show it seems that everyone near the end is in amazing shape and that is one of the really great things to watch as the season of Biggest Loser goes on. The red team won the contest and the blue team was fading fast by the end.
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Ever since I took a power walking class in college, I have been hooked. If you are thinking about learning how to power walk, I strongly urge you to do so. It is fun and a great way to get in shape and stay healthy. Friends and family members can join in, and it ends up being a great way to bond as well. So, spend a little bit of time learning about power walking. You may find that it is just what you are looking for. We will discuss the fundamentals of power walking, as well as go over a list of the equipment that you need to get started.

Many people may ask what exactly is power walking? You have been walking for years, but chances are, you haven’t been utilizing all of your muscles. Power walking is achieved by walking at a brisk pace, while tightening up all of your muscles. You should feel your abs and butt tighten as you walk. You can pump your arms for added resistance as well. When done correctly power walking can give you the benefits of cardio and strength training at the same time. When you first begin power walking, you will notice the difference right away. Your entire body may be sore after your first workout. This is completely normal and means that it is working!

Before you head out, you will need to get a few supplies. Most of them you probably already have, so it won’t take much to get you started. The most important piece of equipment is a good pair of shoes. Power walking takes a toll on your feet, so it is important to have good arch support. You can probably use a pair of shoes that you already have, but I would invest in a good arch support insert to breathe new life into your shoes. You will also want to invest in some good workout clothes. Choose fabrics that are breathable, and reflective if you plan on power walking outdoors.

Choosing where to walk is also important. If weather permits, you can always head outdoors to do your walking. Look for a local track or park that offers no traffic or distractions. Treadmills offer a great alternative for those that like to power walk at odd hours or in the privacy of your own home. Look for one with a long deck so that you can stretch out your legs between strides.

Last but not least, make your walk fun. Bring along a cd player or Mp3 player to keep yourself entertained. Bringing along a friend is also a great way to keep entertained, and catch up on the latest gossip. Of course, you can also take your power walking time to reflect on yourself. Think about the upcoming week and center yourself. If you are using a treadmill, try to put up pictures of an exotic local, so that you can pretend that you are walking on the beach, etc. Or you can always catch up on your TV watching. Whatever you decide, make it fun. You are more likely to walk longer and get a better workout if you are enjoying yourself.

Marcy Jenkins is a personal trainer and freelance author. She is a contributing writer to http://www.treadmills-resource.com – a site providing free treadmill tips and consumer information.

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