Category Archives: Fitness

Fitness bra could detect breast cancer early

November 20, 2012 – 2:25 pm

by Stefania Revelli WHAT’S HAPPENING The First Warning Breast Tissue Screening Bra, by First Warning Systems, may resemble a standard sports bra, but it’s loaded with health technology on the inside. The bra has sensors that monitor and detect subtle temperature changes in cells, indicative of breast tissue abnormality. Data from the bra, a prototype […]

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“Skinny diabetics” are on the rise

October 22, 2012 – 9:22 am

by Raya Jewell WHAT’S HAPPENING Based on recent CDC estimates, healthy looks (like a slim figure or a six-pack) can be deceiving. One in ten adults today is diabetic, and if current trends continue, one-third of all US adults will be diabetic by 2050. Of these adults, a surprising number are young and of average builds, […]

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Gym rats weigh in on fitness teachers at RateYourBurn

October 9, 2012 – 2:52 pm

by Cree McCree WHAT’S HAPPENING Physique 57′s Katie Mitchell? “Total rockstar of a teacher.” Chris Griffin at Equinox? “James. F*ing. Bond.” But skip Danielle Wettan’s Crunch class: “Maybe I signed up for karaoke by accident?” Fitness buffs weigh in on their instructors’ prowess (or lack thereof) at RateYourBurn. Burners rate teachers on intensity, cardio and […]

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Australia’s Smiling Sling makes baby an integral part of the workout

October 2, 2012 – 1:37 pm

by Katharine Milner WHAT’S HAPPENING An Aussie mum and personal trainer has come up with a unique way for women to keep their baby close when they return to exercising. Smiling Sling looks like a traditional baby carrier, with straps over the shoulders and around the waist and a pouch for baby to snuggle against […]

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OLYMPIC VILLAGE

July 24, 2012 – 12:37 pm

by Hans Eisenbeis The 2012 London Olympics are upon us, and before we get too immersed in the 100-meter butterfly or the triple jump, we should pause and consider what the Games mean to a world that continues the sometimes painful process of shrinking. Even though markets and borders are more open today than ever […]

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Broga is yoga for men

April 3, 2012 – 11:38 am

by Stefania Revelli WHAT’S HAPPENING Women are welcome, but Broga is described as a yoga practice designed specifically for men. The practice, described as “strong, energetic and challenging,” focuses on postures that strengthen the core, tone muscles, reduce stress and provide clarity. Men who are new to yoga are encouraged to take Broga as an […]

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A people-powered new bike design in Bordeaux

March 27, 2012 – 11:46 am

by Lindsay Paterson WHAT’S HAPPENING Over 300 citizens of the French city of Bordeaux brought their design might to bear on the creation of a new rental bike for the city (Gizmag.com, 14 February 2012). Consumers asked for a number of new features to make the bikes as practical and user-friendly as possible. Their design […]

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British women take to the streets in anti-diet protest

February 28, 2012 – 12:06 pm

by Nancy Ludwig WHAT’S HAPPENING Anti-dieting women staged a protest against the slimming industry outside London’s Houses of Parliament (Guardian.co.uk, 15 January 2012). Called Ditching Dieting, the women-only campaign against the likes of Slimming World, Weight Watchers, et al., invited women to dump their diet plans, slimming mags and calorie counters into a giant hazardous-waste […]

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New high for women in uniform with first all-women skydiving team

November 8, 2011 – 2:19 pm

by Rachna Bisht WHAT’S HAPPENING These are the wonder women of new generation India — a team of six girls in uniform who jumped out of an AN-32 aircraft at the Hindon Air Base, Delhi, on 6 October, 2011. The first all-women skydiving team of the Indian Air Force made its official debut at the annual […]

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Bus a move: Tween girl teaches dance via traveling bus

March 16, 2011 – 8:08 am

by Lisa Parks WHAT’S HAPPENING Twelve-year-old Amiya Alexander has her peers dancing in the street. The Detroit tween launched Amiya’s Mobile Dance Academy for kids whose families can’t afford the cost of professional lessons. Drawing up a blueprint in crayon, Amiya developed a business plan for a traveling studio within a pink school bus (TheGrio.com, […]

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Portland map aims to get Latinos biking and hiking

March 3, 2011 – 10:10 am

by Abelardo de la Pena Jr. WHAT’S HAPPENING In Portland, OR, people bike or walk just about everywhere. To get Latinos to join in, Metro, the elected regional government and healthcare giant Kaiser Permanente are partnering to create a bilingual biking and hiking map. The project, called “Vámonos,” will promote existing biking and walking routes […]

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Transcend goggles turn anyone into a multitasking maven

February 10, 2011 – 8:47 am

by Robert van Alstyne WHAT’S HAPPENING Recon Instruments’ line of Transcend future-forward ski goggles understands that sensory-stimulation-loving consumers won’t let a little thing like skiing down a mountainside stand in the way of their next text messaging session. The goggles’ built-in micro LCD display means that consumers need look no further than the front of […]

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Fit after 50: Welcyon works out for seniors

December 7, 2010 – 4:58 pm

by Sarah Barker WHAT’S HAPPENING No clanking weights, no posing, no 20something showoffs — Minnesota-based gym Welcyon is designed for people 50 and older who want the same energy, health and strength to enjoy life as their younger cohorts (StarTribune.com, 23 October 2010). Welcyon combines science (we lose 70% of our muscle mass as we […]

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Stress has Xers feeling their age (and older)

November 28, 2010 – 8:47 pm

by Cree McCree WHAT’S HAPPENING Raising young kids while dealing with aging parents and working two jobs to fend off debts doesn’t leave much time to relax. As Xers enter midlife, they’re starting to feel their age. Dr. Phillip van der Merwe, a family physician in Calgary, Alberta, sees many patients in their 30s and […]

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NYC seniors get their own playground

September 3, 2010 – 7:12 am

by Cree McCree WHAT’S HAPPENING The Swinging 60s are returning to New York’s Upper East Side. The city is turning a portion of John Jay Park into a playground for the over-60 set that will feature senior-friendly swings and exercise equipment, along with chess tables and other amenities. Modeled on similar parks in London and […]

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