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 [...]
Women-focused event to offer 10K, new challenge and special-edition medals fit for a Princess; Special Princess and Tinker Bell half marathon registration available June 11. I’m SO in! Hope you’ll run it with team Fitzness! LAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA (April 26, 2013) – Building on the success of its women-focused events, runDisney is broadening the Disney Princess Half [...]
Coach Duane McKee, 45, Gainesville Fl, Fitness Trainer/Running Coach Why do you run? I like to run because it brings me joy and mental clarity. It also inspires other people to start running. How long have you been running? I have been doing Ultramarathons for two years now. Tell us about competing. I compete mostly against myself and the course [...]
These three exercises are perfect for training with a partner, and without equipment. You’ll learn cool moves for your adductors (inner thighs), abs and triceps. Grab a friend and give them a go! Video courtesy of ABC’s WCJB TV20 News. Fitz’s wardrobe courtesy of Oakley. Visit OakleyPBC.com Thanks to our fitness models Brittany Smith and Cara Canington
Walking shoes are different than running shoes. This is because our strides and levels of impact are very different during these two activities. So if you’re a walker, it simply makes more sense for you to wear shoes specifically made for walking. That’s where Prospecs comes in. Leaving runners for others footwear manufacturers, Prospecs has focused 100% of it’s efforts [...]
With millions of workout combinations that you can carry in your pocket, there is no limit to how fit you can get with Strength Stack 52. Designed by military fitness expert Sergeant Michael Volkin, Strength Stack 52 is a customized deck of playing cards designed to strengthen your entire body in the shortest period of time. You can play dozens of [...]
Q. Hi Fitz, I’m 26 years old and have never been happy with my upper body. My arms are lanky and my chest is soft. I have a demanding job as an attorney, and simply don’t have the time nor the know-how to get involved in a complicated training regiment. I know I have to “earn” a good body, so [...]
Annette B., is the lucky lady receiving these super fab Urbanears headphones. Celebrities love them, so Annette needs to watch out for paparazzi if she leaves home wearing them. If you entered, but didn’t win – get your Urbanears here! Thanks to Urbanears for sponsoring this great giveaway!
Kim Doll, 30, Fort Collins, CO, Broker Associate Why do you snowmobile and dirt bike? I do it for the challenge and being on a snowmobile or dirt bike is like no other feeling in the world. I think I just like to go fast! How long have you been riding snowmobiles and dirt bikes? 4-5 years Do you compete? [...]
Q. Hey Fitz! I am curious to hear your take on avocados. I just bought some, and now that I see how much fat is in them, it kind of scares me! Thanks, Ann A. Lots of calories and lots of fat. BUT!!! The fat is the “good kind” and if you use avocados wisely … they can be a [...]
