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Big 12 baseball: Pitcher Andrew Heaney likely a first-round pick in MLB Draft Published: Mon, May 21, 2012 Former Putnam City star has come a long way physically since he first arrived at Oklahoma State. Read More
Rapper 50 Cent releasing fitness book, food guide Updated: Thu, Dec 8, 2011 NEW YORK — 50 Cent has rapped about getting rich. Now he's focusing on getting fit. The hip-hop star is putting out a fitness book that's set to be published in January 2013 by Avery Books. Titled "Formula 50: A 6-Week Total Body Transformation Plan," the book will tout metabolic resistance training as the key... Read More
Army swaps sit-ups for combat run in new PT tests Published: Tue, Mar 1, 2011 In an effort to overhaul training, improve diets and help older soldiers keep fit, the U.S. Army is changing its physical training regimen. The Army plans to toughen its fitness tests for the first time in 30 years to make sure all soldiers have the strength, endurance and mobility for battle, adding exercises like... Read More
Fit at 50 can mean fit at 60, 70, 80 with changes Updated: Thu, Dec 30, 2010 At 45, DeEtte Sauer was a dead woman walking. She was morbidly obese, her heart disease so serious a doctor warned her to expect "an event at any time." Eaten up by her marketing career, struggling to raise three kids, she smoked, drank and never, ever exercised. Sauer remembers a vacation when — at... Read More
Undetected Diabetes on Rise, Can be Deadly Published: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 Diabetes has become progressively common in America. Excessive weight gain leads to a condition often referred to as "metabolic syndrome," in which the ability of insulin to pump glucose out of the blood and into cells is impaired. In a significant percentage of the population, this leads to elevated blood sugar... Read More
What they're saying about Ekpe Udoh Updated: Tue, Jun 22, 2010 Chad Ford, ESPN.com “He was a marginal prospect at Michigan, but he's remade himself into a shot-blocking machine with an interesting offensive game that reminds some scouts of Andrei Kirilenko.” Jordan Schultz, nba.fanhouse.com “Think of Udoh as a much better Hakim Warrick. He won't ever be... Read More
RESCHEDULED: Fitness expert-author plans signing Updated: Fri, Mar 19, 2010 TULSA -- Jonathan Conneely, founder of Bootcamp Tulsa and author of “The Secret To Real Weight Loss Success,” will be signing copies of his book 1 to 4 p.m.March 20 at the Borders located at 81st and Yale in Tulsa. Conneely, or “Coach JC,” started Bootcamp Tulsa outdoor fitness program. Bootcamp Tulsa... Read More
RedHawks will bring back manager Bobby Jones Updated: Fri, Dec 4, 2009 Bobby Jones will return for another season as manager of the Oklahoma City RedHawks, the Texas Rangers announced Thursday. Jones is the franchise’s most successful manager with 637 victories over three separate stints spanning 10 years. Jones has guided the RedHawks to division titles in 2002, 2004, 2005... Read More
Stay fit on a budget Published: Tue, Dec 1, 2009 Gym memberships are a luxury not everyone can afford. And over the holidays, you might pack on a few extra pounds. Fortunately, you can still enjoy the health benefits of exercise without the costly fees, and many can be done in the comfort of your home or while doing day-to-day activities, such as housework.... Read More
Tips for fitness over 40 Updated: Fri, Jun 26, 2009 In the not so distant past, starting an over 40 fitness program would have been considered a waste of time. It was commonly thought that once you turned 40 it was too late to get in shape. But exercise science has proven that you can become fit and healthy at any age. Muscle loss and decreased cardiovascular... Read More
5 Components of physical fitness Updated: Fri, Jun 26, 2009 The definition of physical fitness can vary, but most experts agree that there are five components of physical fitness. These components represent how fit and healthy the body is as a whole: 1. Cardiovascular Fitness — The cardiovascular system (also called the circulatory system) consists of the heart... Read More
You can exercise at your desk, too Updated: Thu, Jun 25, 2009 Finding time to work out can be a challenge in today's hectic world. And if you have a desk job, sitting all day can make it even more important to get your exercise. Sedentary hours each day can have negative effects on your body. "It's just like a vehicle. If you let your car sit in the driveway for 10 years... Read More
Top 10 muscle-building tips Published: Thu, Jun 25, 2009 So you want to build up your muscles. Here are 10 important points from the experts: 1. Lift weights for no more than three to four days per week. Doing so is not only unnecessary but can quickly lead to over-training, especially if you are doing other physical activities such as cardio or playing recreational... Read More
Hornets vs Bucks Published: Mon, Feb 12, 2007 Well, where to start. Being that this was my very first professional basketball game to attend, it is safe to say that my standards were met. I wrote the essay thinking maybe I will win and maybe I won’t. I guess luck pays off. At first I had no idea what to expect, but after my experience I cannot wait to come... Read More
UCO hosts powerlifting event today Updated: Sat, Jul 29, 2006 The University of Central Oklahoma will host the International Paralympic Committee Powerlifting Nationals competition at 1 p.m. today at the UCO Wellness Center's East Court. Powerlifters from the United States and Canada will be competing to set both American and World Records. Some participants will also be... Read More
Daily health break beneficial Updated: Tue, Jul 25, 2006 At 2:45 each afternoon in an office cubicle at Media Relations in Minneapolis, three women stop work, grab the edge of chairs and start dipping. Bethany Sagsveen, Lindsay Helgeson and Rachel Remley started the tricep dip routine in early May after Helgeson, 29, announced she was getting married and wanted to... Read More
Volunteers, students buddy up for program Updated: Sun, Jun 4, 2006 Enthusiasm is contagious for volunteer Chris Sorrells. The accounting coordinator at Chesapeake Energy works as a Fitness Buddy at Horace Mann Elementary School in Oklahoma City and often finds his morning visits invigorating. "It's a pretty great way to start a day," Sorrells said. "You kind of feed off their... Read More
Which is better? A change or time off? Updated: Thu, Jun 1, 2006 I've been weight training for about 16 years now; it has been a party of my life for a very long time. I've had the same routine for about the past 2-3 years. Recently, I've had no desire to go to the gym. I feel burned out and always have an excuse for not going. My suspicion is that I need to change my... Read More
Weight lifting myths abound Updated: Tue, May 23, 2006 Fitness has evolved through the years. Do you remember when they said it would make you slower if you weight trained? Do you know of any professional athletes who do not train with weights? Tiger Woods reportedly bench presses about 300 pounds. How about weight lifting hurting your shot in basketball? Have you... Read More
Pregnancy and fitness not exclusive Updated: Tue, May 9, 2006 Pregnancy is a wonderful, blessed miracle. It is amazing how a woman's body provides an environment for nourishing a child as it grows and develops to enter this world. Unfortunately, along with that miracle can come aches and pains for the expecting mother. The postpartum body can be a challenge for even fit... Read More
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