Amazon has the talent and resources to launch promo after promo and consumers are benefiting in a big way. Amazon’s current promotion is focusing on back-to-school specials, free shipping from select merchants and free magazines. Customers get a subscription to Lucky, Teen Vogue or GQ Magazine with their purchase. The following is an excerpt of […]
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Petroleum Engineers Wanted
As the price of oil soars so does the demand for petroleum engineers. But is petroleum engineering the right career path or even the right energy for the planet? Are the oil producing countries using the windfall profits wisely? Does the world really need “man-made” islands?
Why are fitness professionals so obsessed with target heart rates?
You’ll often read that your target heart rate goal should be from 60 to 80 percent of your maximum heart rate when you exercise. And, to obtain the health benefits gained from cariovascular exercise your workout plan should include a goal of three to five workouts per week – 20 to 60 minutes (excluding warm-ups). […]
US Olympic Committee Names Chris Witty to Carry U.S. Flag
US Olympic Committee Names Chris Witty to Carry U.S. Flag The U.S. Olympic Team elected five-time Olympian Chris Witty as the flag bearer to lead the USA delegation into Friday night’s Opening Ceremony in Torino. “To be able to lead the U.S. Team into the Opening Ceremonies is a great honor,” said Witty, a three-time […]
Staying Motivated
It’s no secret. The biggest challenge for you and I is finding the motivation to begin an exercise program or continue one recently started. Together, how can we inspire each other to make fitness a priority everyday? Our health is so important. Let’s get started. First, we’ll both need to accept the fact that living […]
Fitness Franchises Growing Strong
Franchise 500 – 2006 Ranking Two fitness franchises rank within the Top 25 on the Franchise 500 – 2006 Ranking, as reported by Entrepreneur Magazine. Curves, a well-known chain of women’s fitness and weight-loss centers, comes in at number 3 on the list. Jazzercise Inc., a chain offering dance fitness programs, ranks at number 25. […]
Exercises and Workouts to Prepare for Skiing
Exercises and workouts to prepare you for skiing Heading to the slopes soon? A little prep can go a long way to enhancing your enjoyment and avoiding injury. If you plan to ski in February or March, now is the time to get started. I'll be heading to Colorado to ski Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and […]
Millions of Adults, Teens Fail Fitness Test
Millions of Adults, Teens Fail Fitness Test – Washington Post Rob Stein of the Washington Post today (Wednesday, December 21, 2005) reported a large proportion of Americans are out of shape, with teenagers in particular being the ones likely to be unfit. This report is somewhat surprising given most teenages tend to be more active […]
Top 10 Best Opportunities in Fitness
Top 10 Best Opportunities in Fitness Rapid, double-digit growth is readily apparent for the health and fitness industry. Double-digit growth in the number of fitness facilities is expected to continue into 2006 and beyond. I spent a month in Phoenix this past summer on a project. There were fitness facilities and private studios in almost […]