Your Body Archive

How do you care for your joints?   Here's four basic tips: Manage your weightEvery extra pound puts four times the stress on your knees and other weight bearing joints. The good part is that even a small amount of weight loss will giv...

Whether you’re in danger or just fighting a fellow shopper for a pair of discounted wedges, every woman should know how to throw a solid punch.

Some of your favorite evening rituals could be responsible for that tossing and turning.

Check out the latest in water bottles. Gel-Bot.

And you thought it was all due to hard work and perseverance. Nope, finger length ratio. What am I talking about? Well there was a study published a few years ago by the British Journal of Sports Medicine. Turns out finger length ratio in w...

Star chef Tom Douglas's recipes for a serious crabfest.

Here are five sculpting moves to target your quads, hamstrings, glutes, inner thighs and calves. These moves won’t just shape your legs—they’ll strengthen them so you can walk, run, jump and dance with more power. Genera...

Regular exercise is proven to be great for both mind and body, and helps keep us youthful and energetic.  Not only does exercise help reduce blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels, it helps keep bones strong, improve concentrati...

A pedometer is a beeper-sized device you wear on your waist that counts the number of steps you take.  There are two types of pedometers, spring-levered and piezoelectric. Spring-levered pedometers use a spring-suspended horizontal lever arm tha...

The new computerized fitness coaches promise to motivate like the real thing — at a fraction of the cost. So long, Sven; welcome, Wii?

My new friend "LT" wants to start running, but really didn't know how or even where to begin.  And there's probably more than just "LT" out there wondering the same thing. So "LT"-here you go. A very simply plan to get you out running and most ...

Water is one of the most important things for our bodies. In it's most natural form that is. That in mind, one could think that swimming -- immersing oneself in a pool of water-- is a healthy thing. The health benefits of swimming are wonderful....

Ever need a quick pick me up in the middle of the day? Check out these amazing towelettes from Herban Essentials of Santa Barbara, CA. They use only the highest quality, 100% pure, therapeutic grade, steam distilled or cold pressed essential...

Studies have shown that roller skating provides a complete aerobic workout and involves all of the body's muscles, especially the heart.  Roller skating is equivalent to jogging in terms of health benefits-caloric consumption, reduction of...

MELT (Myofascial Energetic Length Technique) is a one-of-a-kind method that is backed by science and approved by thousands of satisfied clients. It uses specially designed foam rollers as well as MELT hand and foot balls to empower people of all stag...

Do your feet hurt after a long summer day in flip-flops?  Knees hurt?  How about your back?  Hips?  Well those fun and summery flips maybe doing more harm than good.  Current research is suggesting limiting the time you spend...

"The Nations First and Only All Sports Experience".  The Sportsmuseum of America (SmA) opened May 7th, 2008 and it's a wonderful place to visit.  It's a celebration of sports including the heroes, the teams, the fans and the triu...

Why was this charismatic life force growing less recognizable by the day?

Ok-now I know cupcakes do not fall into the "fitness" category but remember balance is key.  No need to give up little joys like cupcakes as long as you balance your indulgence with moderation and exercise.  So lets look into three of the g...

Of course everyone knows Boulder is the mecca for triathletes.  If you didn't-now you know.  SO I thought I'd ask Laura Tingle, resident tri-athlete and TIMEX athlete some of her favorite places to swim, bike and run.  If it's goo...

Saw Sex And The City last night.

Athleta has been outfitting women since 1997 and they are constantly seeking out the very best.  There is a no-hassle return policy, offer tall sizes and include great inspirational stories about real life athletes on their website.  Defini...

Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his General Order No. 11 and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and C...

Well, we have a new approach to Lactate Threshold.  Yes, another reason to get pricked to get to the most detailed reason as to why your training is not where it perhaps should be.  Two guys out of Canada have come up with what they refer t...

Ever wonder where to train when you're on the road traveling.  Well I asked a few TIMEX Multi-Sport triathletes what their hometown secret training places are.  That way you'll know they have to be great!  First up: The Woodlands, TX.