Sitting is killing us all, that much we know. "Sitting 6+ hours per day makes you up to 40% likelier to die within 15 years than someone who sits less than 3. Even if you exercise." Need more convincing? Here are some of those scaremongering illustrations for you:
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Expert Tells Us The Secret To A Good Commuter Workout
Chris Christie Hits The Gym, NJ Paper Says Obama Needs His Blood
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is out of the hospital after his recent asthma scare and back in the gym. Yes, back in the gym, that's correct. Why are you laughing? Christie, as everybody knows, is a total fitness fanatic who pumps iron three times a week with boxing trainer Farrel Brenner. And such is Christie's dedication that when he was in the hospital, he texted Brenner to let him know that their next workout appointment would proceed as scheduled. That's Chris Christie for you—you just can't keep that veritable Jack LaLanne out of of the gym. "It was like nothing happened," Brenner tells the Daily News. "Just like anything that Chris does, he's passionate about our time together."
Mayor Bloomberg Says Make The Whole City Your Gym
Just in time for swimsuit season, Mayor Bloomberg is encouraging New Yorkers to use the city as their gym, saying it's never been easier or cheaper to stay in shape.
New Trend Alert: Exercise Is Destroying Marriages
Rupert Murdoch and his new-look Wall Street Journal aren't just trying to compete with destroy the NYTimes in NYC-coverage—they want to prove they can develop/manufacture the same ridiculous "hard hitting" trend pieces as their nemesis. To that end, they have a story about "exercise widows" and "divorce by triathlon"—how couples are breaking up more frequently than ever over resentments about exercise routines and training schedules. "I often wonder how many lonely wives, husbands, children of triathletes are out there wondering when the insanity is going to end," writes Pete Simon, an Arizona psychologist and triathlon coach. "Exercise is getting more and more couples into my office," says Karen Gail Lewis, a Cincinnati marriage and family therapist. We can't tell you how relieved we are that our preferred form of exercise is simply writing about other people running up a bunch of stairs!
Michelle Obama Visits NYC, Works Out With Kids
First Lady Michelle Obama was in town today to bring Let's Move, the campaign to have children lead healthier lives through better nutrition and exercise, to some New York City children. At Harlem's Police Athletic League Center, she told kids, "You are our future, that's why I spent so much time with you guys. Turn off the TV, turn off the video games, put down the potato chips and the candy." The Daily News reports, "The latter part of Obama's lecture drew a few groans, but there were mostly smiles from the kids, who ranged in age from 5 to 13."
Reminder: Take The Stairs
Earlier this year shocking reports came out that taking the stairs is a healthier, more slimming alternative to, say, taking an elevator. Now USA Today is pretty much calling stairs the next exercise trend. The American Council on Exercise claims that stair climbing is one of the more effective ways to strengthen the glutes and leg muscles—it also provides a good calorie-burning cardio workout (better than walking or jogging).
Worldwide Day Of Play Takes Over Riverside Park Today
OMG—iCarly/Miranda Cosgrove is going to be in Riverside Park, along with Keke, Victoria Justice and a bunch of other Nickelodeon stars whose names (Robbie Amell, Matt Shively, Ashley Argota) we had to Google for today's Worldwide Day Of Play event. Nickelodeon and its sister stations (like Nick Jr.) are going off the air for three hours starting at noon—First Lady Michelle Obama will appear in a taped message to kick things off— to encourage kids to get up, go out and get moving!
Study: Sitting Will Kill You Faster, Even If You Exercise
Most New Yorkers that spend their days slouched in office chairs, face smothered against a computer screen, are pretty aware that those activities are not exactly beneficial for their health. But, no worries, a schlep over to the gym sooner or later will offset our frail bodies from deteriorating, right? According to a report posted yesterday on the Well, those 30 minutes on the elliptical aren't doing that much!
Diet Trend!: Walk Before You Eat
If the Bodega Diet hasn't been keeping the pounds off, maybe this innovative new weight-loss technique from trainer Melissa Delancey will. She suggests countering the caloric intake of big meals by walking to and from the restaurant. Delancey got her inspiration when she and her husband decided to walk to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que in Harlem from their East Village apartment, and are now leading walks to all sorts of places. Exercise: who knew?
Plax Still Works Out, But Jail Is "Not LA Fitness Or Bally's"
In a jailhouse interview, former Giants star Plaxico Burress vowed to "play again," and said he still works out about four days a week even though prison is "not like LA Fitness or Bally's." He added: "I do push-ups, sit-ups...I made do."
Slim Kerik Looking Lean And Clean As Prison Sentence Looms
Well, hello there! It looks like disgraced former NYPD Commissioner Bernie Kerik has been prepping for prison by eating plenty of tossed salad. Recent Facebook photos show the convicted felon looking fit and fetching—a lot less Sergeant Schultz and a little more Kevin Spacey.
Toning Up In Transit
If you've had to cut the gym from your budget, Urlesque reminds us that we're all already paying for an on-the-go workout space: the subway. They've compiled some videos of subway exercise methods from cities all over — the best and most comprehensive one can be found here.
Gym Members Getting a Workout with Wii
A Manhattan gym is now charging $110 for personal training sessions that incorporate video games into the workout. According to the Post, trainers like Dorothy Evans at Gravity Fitness have started using Nintendo Wii Sport games like boxing, tennis, golf and dodge ball. Evans swears it can provide a full body workout: "You'd be surprised. It may have little to do with the real sports, but we get people's heart rates up to 140 to 150 beats per minute – although some of that may just be the excitement of the game."
Yes, That Was Richard Simmons at Penn Station
Walking through Penn Station can be one of the more depressing commutes (especially compared to those lucky Metro-North commuters who get to enter through Grand Central!), but one man tried to bring smiles and energy there yesterday: Exercise evangelist Richard Simmons.
Knock Out Work Out Songs
With many people trying to keep up that perennial New Year's resolution to lose weight/work out/get in shape, they're hitting their computers (or CDs!) to create the perfect soundtracks for their workouts. The other day, the NY Times chatted with a number of experts - physicians, life coaches, workout music producers - to figure out what makes a good work out song.
Baby on Board
The only time Paula Radcliffe seems to carry any body fat is when she's toting around her 9-month-old daughter around. Mothers, new and old alike, are still in awe over the British marathoner's ability to win the famed NYC marathon months after giving birth. The AP reports that she ran the 26.2 miles in 2 hours and 23 minutes (we've sat through football games this weekend that lasted longer) just 291 days after delivering little...
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