President Barack Obama, wife Michelle and daughters Sasha and Malia have plenty of perks living in the White House, a 55,000 square-foot Georgian-style mansion with 132 rooms and 32 bathrooms. Lucky for the Obamas, the perks include a plethora of sports and recreational facilities. With a tennis court, putting green, running track, horseshoe pit and swimming …
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The My Fitness Pal “Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker” app is an easy and efficient way to keep ambitious New Year’s resolutions in check. The app is available on iPhone, iPad, Blackberry, Android, and Windows 7 devices. The best part? It is totally free! I downloaded My Fitness Pal on my iPhone right before the …
If finding time to get to the gym for an extra training session is a drag, check out this new Puma fitness series hosted by Golden Gloves boxing champ Cara Castronuova. Cara is out to discover new ways to get you pumped and out of your fitness rut. From shadow boxing to trapeze training to …
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This week I’ve been participating in an intensive workout by fitness and health expert Jennifer Cohen. After each workout I drank a Muscle Milk Protein Nutrition Shake to help refuel my body. Nothing about the workout was easy – but after a long day at work my butt was really kicked into gear. The workout …
Protein is like a handyman for your body. No other nutrient plays as many different roles in keeping us alive and functioning. I’ve taken more than enough science classes to know that proteins are made up of 20 essential amino acids. And I’ve have been a vegetarian for enough time to hear the nosey but …
Athletes are not immune to having negative body image concerns or being vulnerable to bodysnarking. Twenty-year-old Shawn Johnson has a highly decorated career as a gymnast. She won three silver medals and one gold at the 2008 Olympic Games and is making a run at the 2012 Olympics. And she’s weighing in on her recent …
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You know what’s better than using one of Neutrogena Naturals products? Using more than one. Really–each product complements the others perfectly. I live in New York City – not generally considered the cleanest or greenest of cities. But I’m from California and feeling fresh and natural is important. So when I got the opportunity to …
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Trail mix is the perfect on-the-go snack. Filled with protein, fiber, and carbs, trail mix gets you full and energized. Honestly, who doesn’t love this tasty snack? The perfect combination of crunchy salty and sweet… But what happens when someone wants a little more salty than sweet or a little more crunchy than salty? Luckily …
As a kid I dreamt of being a professional ski racer. Traveling the world, racing in the Alps and only having to worry about skiing seemed pretty ideal to me. My sister, Julia, has succeeded at being a professional skier and now every day she races with the best of the best. I went out to …
As part of a New Year’s resolution, celebrity athlete Venus Williams is switching to a raw vegan food diet to help improve her health. In a show of solidarity, her sister Serena is joining Venus for her own health and to provide moral support. After dropping out of the U.S. Open last summer, the seven-time …
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