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How to Make Amazing Arms While Out Walking and Running

Neither walking nor jogging will ever bring you the hard, curvy movie star arms you’re dreaming of. Great legs? Sure! Amazing arms? No way. In this “Fitzness Minute” fitness expert, Fitz Koehler  shares a smart and fun way to include upper body training while you’re out doing your cardio. Remember the phrase “Stop, Drop and Do Push-ups”, and you’ll be [...]

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Iron Man 3: How Robert Downey Jr. Earned an Iron Body – His Entire Training Routine!

That’s right ladies and gentleman, Iron Man 3 just hit theaters, and anyone who’s anyone, is going to see it! Truthfully, I would assume even Justin Bieber and perhaps Beyoncé have seen it twice by now! It’s no surprise why Iron Man is back for its third outing. The guy was a hit in the McDonald’s happy meals. Need I [...]

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Resistance Tubing for a Cheap, Challenging and Portable Workout: Fitzness Minute

Resistance tubing is the cheapest, most portable and diverse training tool in the land. Keep one in your desk drawer or toss one in your luggage while traveling. Work every muscle in your body with a $10 fitness tool? Yes sir! See more fun fitness training videos with fitness expert Fitz Koehler at FItzness.com. Video courtesy of ABC’s WCJB TV20 [...]

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Lana Cromeenes: This Is Why I Run (And How I Lost 110 Pounds)

Lana Cromeenes, 46, Lexington, SC, Teacher, Chef, Homemaker   Why do you do run? Personal fitness, weight lossand stress reduction. I’ve lost 110 pounds; they are never to be found again!   How long have you been running? Two years   Do you compete? I do compete at the local 5k level, competing in the women’s 45-50 category.   Most [...]

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P90X Trainer Tony Horton & Fitz Team Up with 3 Rules for Increasing Fitness

If you’ve never heard of Tony Horton, you must not have a TV. Star of the mega-hit P90X DVD Workout, Tony has captivated audiences worldwide via compelling infomercials and even more compelling results. He’s a bossypants after my own heart who actually expects people to do their literal BEST. He’s tons of fun and I enjoyed spending time with him [...]

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Best New Sports Bras for Bouncing Boobies Everywhere!

I’m a C. There – I said it. I’m a C and a 0 and when you put those two things together, you’ve got a bit of a predicament. The only thing on my body that bounces are my boobs and keeping them under control has been the story of my life. If you, like me, are totally OVER wearing [...]

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Crystal Yang: This Is Why I Surf

Crystal Yang, 33, Playa del Rey, Calif. Publicist Specializing in Sports, Action Sports, Health, Wellness, Events and Eco Why do you surf? I surf because I love the water, the sun and the social aspect that comes along with it. How long have you been doing it? This is my 17th year surfing. Do you compete? I just compete with [...]

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15 Things to NEVER Do in a Locker Room

Ever see someone do something totally offensive in a public locker room?  If not, you probably haven’t been in one in a while.  Don’t be the perpetrator of locker room faux-pas.  Locker rooms are great if they’re used appropriately, if not … they can be disgusting cesspools of bacteria and offensive behavior. Follow these 15 rules though, and you’ll be [...]

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by / on April 28, 2013 at 8:46 am / in Success Stories, Workouts

Rebeccah Mercado: This is Why I Run

Rebeccah Mercado, 35, Gainesville, FL, Project Coordinator for the Center for Digital Health and Wellness at the University of Florida, currently working on a project called Playing4Life Why do you run? To reduce stress, increase energy, and set an example for my kids. How long have you been running?  I started running in high school to improve my cardiovascular ability [...]

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by / on May 23, 2013 at 7:53 am / in Celebrity

Star Trek’s Chris Pine Loves a Sweaty Face and Crying his Eyes Out Too

    Chris Pine, if beauty were time, you’d be eternity. An early birthday gift to all of you summer babies, these ocean blue eyes and thick luscious locks are on the cover of the June issue of Men’s Health. The 32-year-old Star Trek Into Darkness and Jack Ryan star, gives Men’s Health the inside scoop on some of his biggest fears, [...]

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by / on May 22, 2013 at 7:45 am / in Celebrity

Britney Spears: How she Got in the Best Shape of Her Life & What She has Planned for Vegas!

  “Feels like the crowd is sayin’.. Gimmie Gimmie MORE” Think you’ve had enough of Britney? Think again! This 31-year-old pop star is back for MORE as she reveals her upcoming Vegas performance this fall and the underlying details to how she managed to get in the best shape of her life for the Planet Hollywood theater engagement. That’s right, [...]

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by / on May 21, 2013 at 11:45 am / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Family Fitzness

Fitness Dice: Get Your Kids Fit This Summer!

Tired of your kids playing on the iPad or sitting in front of the TV? Looking for a way to get your kids off to a healthier lifestyle? Fitness dice have been a HIT at birthday parties, in classrooms (teachers LOVE to use fitness dice before recess or lunch with their kids) , and right at home! Activities on die [...]

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by / on May 21, 2013 at 11:11 am / in Success Stories

Mike May: This Is Why I Run, Swim, Do Triathlons, Play Tennis, Basketball, Touch Rugby and Golf

Mike May, age 51 , Wellington, Florida. Publicist/Communications Specialist in the sports & fitness industry What inpsires you participate in so many activities? I am passionate about sports and physical activity. Do you compete in any of these activities? I compete in every activity that I play. I am either competing against the clock, my previous best performances, or against [...]

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by / on May 20, 2013 at 9:36 am / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Weight Loss

10 Outrageous and Disturbing Costs of America’s Obesity Epidemic

  PHIT America Press Release – SILVER SPRING, MD – April 11, 2013 – As was reported in a recent edition of The Motley Fool, obesity is costing us big time! Since 1960, the number of obese Americans has tripled.  What?  Tripled, yes!!  And six times more Americans are now extremely obese than 50 years ago. Unfortunately, everyone is paying [...]

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by / on May 19, 2013 at 11:37 am / in Celebrity, Celebrity Fitzness Interviews

Celebrity Fitzness: Meital Dohan is Fit for Fame

Brazilian-born actor and singer, Meital Dohan has a lot going on. Besides her role on “Weeds”,  she’s launching her music career here in the States. Reminds me a bit of Lady Gaga, but still has her own thing going on. Meital took some time for a Fitzness interview so she could give us a little insight on how she stays [...]

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by / on May 16, 2013 at 2:51 pm / in Celebrity

Pain & Gain: How Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson Bulked Up

Do you smell what The Rock is cookin’!? Well, Marky Mark sure does. Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson go back to their roots to prepare for their recently released film, Pain & Gain, where the two play drug-abusing bodybuilders. “Once I signed on for doing the movie, I was committed to getting as big as possible. That just meant going [...]

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by / on May 15, 2013 at 1:59 pm / in Achieving Ultimate Fitzness, Giveaways

PROSPECS: Scary Stats on Sitting and a Sneaker Winner Chosen

Congratulations Charlotte Sheets! She’s the winner of an awesome pair of Prospecs Power Walk Sneakers! She’s a big walker, it seems as she said in her entry, “my favorite walk is up to the fire lookout at the north side of Lake Tahoe. It’s about an hour round trip, straight up and then quick down. Quite the workout and quite [...]

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by / on May 15, 2013 at 11:53 am / in Celebrity, Workouts

Mathew McConaughey Gets His Hands Dirty in New Film Mud: What He Does Inside and Outside of the Gym

That’s right ladies, the dreamy Mathew McConaughey is starring in another romantic film. What more could you ask for? If he hasn’t won your heart over yet in The Wedding Planner, How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Failure to Launch or Magic Mike… then it’s not him, it’s you.                   [...]

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by / on May 14, 2013 at 4:12 pm / in Success Stories

Nicolette DeLaurentis: This Is Why I Play Soccer

Nicolette DeLaurentis, 21 years old, from Sicklerville, New Jersey, currently a student at WVU   Why do you play soccer? I play soccer because it is the only sport I have ever loved and still have fun playing.   How long have you been playing? Since I was four years old.   Tell us about your soccer career: I have [...]

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