“Sports and Fitness” — 59 Posts

Making It Happen: Setting Fitness Goals

January 19, 2012 | Sports and Fitness | by shc-jennal | 2 comments

The first step in any exercise program should be setting fitness goals. By taking some time to map out your goals and plan your strategy for reaching them, you'll be more successful and feel more satisfied when you achieve them.

What is your long-term goal? Can it be broken into smaller steps? If you break your long-term objective into "mini-goals" that you can accomplish more quickly, you'll be more likely to stay motivated and stick with your fitness program.

5 Great Fitness Gadgets

January 13, 2012 | Sports and Fitness | by shc-jennal | 0 comments

The new year is hear, have you started to plan what your next workout plan will be? To help you plan we have put together an essential guide on 5 great fitness gadgets designed to help maximize your workout and increase results. whether you're just starting to work out again or have been running marathons for years be sure be prepared with these 5 must-have's before you hit the gym.

Exercise with Your Dog

January 11, 2012 | Sports and Fitness | by shc-jennal | 0 comments

Dogs set a great example for a healthy lifestyle: in general, they love to exercise. They romp, roll, wiggle, leap and race just for the joy of it. They don’t complain about it. They don’t estimate the number of calories they’ve burned. They wouldn’t rather watch reality TV.

Even moderate daily activity helps keep you and your dog lean and healthy. It could also add years to your relationship. And daily exercise tires out your dog so he’ll spend his downtime dreaming sweet dreams rather than gnawing your furniture or barking at the neighbor. So grab the leash, call the dog and get ready to rev your heart rate. Let your pooch show you how to have fun — together.

tags: exercise, fitness, dog

How to Start and Stay on a Fitness Track

January 09, 2012 | Sports and Fitness | by shc-jennal | 1 comment

We all know that exercise is good for us. In addition to making us look and feel better, exercise can help prevent and treat conditions such as high blood pressure, heart disease, depression, diabetes, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, and stress.

But beginning and maintaining a successful fitness routine is a challenge. Since it's easy to come up with excuses to avoid exercise, building your new healthy habit may require some creativity. Here are some tips:

5 Fitness Barriers and How to Overcome Them

January 04, 2012 | Sports and Fitness | by shc-jennal | 1 comment

Barriers to exercise can seem insurmountable — but they aren't. All it takes is a little imagination and will power to overcome them. It also helps to understand the obstacles you're most likely to encounter.

Here are five common fitness barriers, along with some tips for making them disappear.

Walk Your Way to Fitness

January 04, 2012 | Sports and Fitness | by shc-jennal | 2 comments

Gyms offer many benefits, but you don't need one to get fit. If you lack access to a gym, or the time to visit one, you can still get in shape by exercising at home. And when it comes to home exercise, top on my list is a very simple activity: walking.

What's Your Fitness IQ?

September 14, 2011 | Sports and Fitness | by shc-jennal | 0 comments

You stay on top of the latest health and fitness news. You tune in to the industry gurus. You're a wealth of wellness information—people ask you for advice. It's time to measure your know-how. Take this quiz to see how good you really are.

Which weighs more—a pound of muscle or a pound of fat?
Do you burn more calories if you exercise in the morning or in the evening?
Which is cardiovascular exercise: Weight-training or running?
True or false: Stretching before exercise prevents injury.
Who loses weight faster—men or women?

Sears Friends & Family Event- June 12

June 07, 2011 | Sports and Fitness | by ericah | 0 comments

Friends & Family - join Sears this upcoming Sunday, June 12, 2011 for our Friends & Family Shopping Event. The event runs from 6-9 PM in Sears stores.

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