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How many of you hate going to the gym because it’s too crowded, your intimated, or you don’t want to get stuck in a long term contract that you can’t get out of?? If you hate running on a treadmill like a hamster on a wheel, outdoor fitness boot camp might be for you. I know [...]

This week the prize for the Scavenger Hunt was for a $20 Subway Card.  Before I announce the winner – lets go over the questions and blog posts where the answers (and follow-on questions) could be found.
What is the amount of sodium considered adequate to promote good health in adults?
Answer: The amount is 1500mg [...]

I see it time and time again – people look at the funny cannon-ball looking thing in the corner of the gym, pick it up, and then put it down…so mysterious! But, really, there is less mystery, and more magic than you might think – if you learn how to use them! KettleBells can help [...]

It seems as though most people have heard of P90X and seen the infomercials and ads. If you haven’t given it a go yet you might be wondering what the fuss is about.
After having two children and moving to a situation that had none of the sports that I had always done, like surfing and [...]

I wrote a blog post in mid-January called Exploring Beyond the Gym and ever since writing that post, I’ve been working on tracking down the best people in the New Orleans area to give more information about each different options.
I came across Kerrie Ann Frey on Twitter.  Kerrie Ann Frey is the founder and owner [...]

One of our primary goals at Be Fit NOLA is to bring out to the forefront the many health and fitness activities, events and opportunities that exist in New Orleans that both locals and tourists simply don’t know about.  I’m willing to bet that one area of health and fitness many folks don’t know about [...]

Are you like me and a little stuck in the late 80’s and 90’s; you stick to going to the gym to get your workouts?  You’re happy with some time on the treadmill, Stairmaster, or elliptical and pushing some weights around?  Do you partake in the aerobics classes and spin classes?
Don’t get me wrong – [...]

This blog post has been inspired by @Shercole – from our conversation this morning on Twitter.
My parents got divorced when I was 6 years old; shortly after the divorce I went to live with my dad and stepmother. My stepmother was a size 2. As for me, I was kinda of chunky kid and continued [...]