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Beer, bad habits fuel college weight gain

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Many college students don't gain the dreaded freshman 15 their first year away from home, but they do pack on 6 to 9 pounds, two studies show.

Why? Key reasons include dramatic increases in beer drinking and significant decreases in physical activity.

Companies promote fit-friendly workplaces

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The American Heart Association recently released its list of fit-friendly companies in the Oct. 27 issue of Forbes magazine. Two Jackson companies were among those recognized.

The AHA's Start! Fit-Friendly Companies Program, which promotes physical activity and health in the workplace, listed Mississippi Baptist Health Systems and St. Dominic Health Services in its listing of business who allow employees to engage in healthy activity during work.

Video games playing active role in weight loss

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A new trend in video games that is gaining weight — and could help you lose some — is the virtual personal trainer.

The latest entry, due in stores in March, is EA Sports Active for the Nintendo Wii video game system. From the makers of Madden NFL Football and Tiger Woods PGA Tour video games, the interactive fitness program is being developed with the help of Oprah Winfrey's personal trainer, Bob Greene, and other experts.

Clinton teen's goal is to be soccer standout

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Seven months ago, Jonathan Brown was scoring goals for Clinton High as a freshman sensation on the Arrows soccer team and hanging out with friends in his Woodmoor neighborhood.

Today, the talented 15-year old lives, trains and breathes soccer with America's cream of the crop at an exclusive Florida facility devoted to developing the nation's best prep futbol players.

Shriners bring fitness, fun to Mustard Seed

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Michele Trebotich checks out bicycles donated to Mustard Seed by the Wahabi Shrine Temple in Jackson

Although she's just about to turn 50 years old, Mustard Seed-resident Michele Trebotich recently had the opportunity to feel young again.

It was the first time Trebotich had ridden a bicycle in more than 30 years. She thoroughly enjoyed it, even if it was just a short ride.

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Jumper's knee occurs in volleyball, soccer

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Q: My son was recently diagnosed with jumper's knee. Could you explain what this is and the treatment options available?

Pedaling for a purpose

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I want to update you all on my efforts to pedal 150 miles as a fundraiser for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.

And no, I’m not alone in this crazy adventure. More than 200 cyclists will converge on Clinton for the start of the two-day ride Oct. 4-5, all in an effort to promote awaress of and raise funds for multiple sclerosis research and services.

Science helps older athletes stay in game

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Dara Torres, an Olympic swimmer, seems to be defying all the rules concerning age, exercise, sport and performance.

How does she do it? An old saying states, "Whether you think you can or think you can't, you are right." Torres obviously believes in herself and psychology is just as important as anatomy and physiology in any sport.

Prepare for Heat Stress: Two-A-Days are Coming

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Most people in football circles have heard of Darrell Royal. He coached briefly at Mississippi State in the 1950’s before moving on to the University of Texas, where he compiled a legendary record with the Longhorns.

Heat illness a concern for athletes

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Here in Mississippi, we take hot weather for granted. We know that come June, July and August — and well into September the temperatures are going to creep into the upper 90s and maybe even the low 100s. It is just a part of living here.

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Forum posts

  • Can diet and exercise beat a tummy tuck?

    I think so from what I've seen.

    Here's a New York Times story on a plastic surgeon who sometimes discourages cosmetic surgery:
    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/06/fashion/06skinside.html

    What do you think? Can diet and exercise beat a tummy tuck?

  • Tennis

    Any other tennis players around?

  • What stretching do you do before exercising?

    The latest research suggests that static stretching (holding a stretch for 20 to 30 seconds) actually weakens muscles, rather than helping them.

    Instead, experts now recommend dynamic stretching before exercising.

    http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/02/sports/playmagazine/112pewarm.html?em

    What kind of stretching do you do before exercising?

  • What foods do you indulge in ...?

    while you're in training?

    A star restaurateur in New York City has been training for the marathon on a diet of rib-eyes, cured pig jowl and even Dom Pérignon.

    Are there foods you allow yourself to indulge in while regularly exercising? If so, what are they?

    http://community.nytimes.com/article/comments/2008/10/28/sports/othersports/28runner.html

  • Encouraging Results

    Encouragement can come from a good many places, but my favorite is results. This week has been a good one for me as far as visible, if small, results go. To start with, I was out at a park feeding the ducks with my wife and son and I spotted a bit of playground equipment that I suspected would work to try to do some pull ups.

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Blog posts

  • 20-mile run

    Today's 20-mile run went well. The weather was nearly perfect, and I had no physical issues. The pain in my calf muscle from a couple of weeks ago did not rear its ugly head today. That's a huge boost to my confidence.

    If I can run this well on race day, I might be able to break the four-hour mark. The Blues course is very hilly, so my time may be a little slower than on my training runs.

  • Week 14 of marathon training

    Week 14 of my training for the Mississippi Blues Marathon is almost done ... well, except for the little 20-miler that I have to do this weekend.

  • The Influences of Friends and Family-Good or Maybe Not So Good

    The decision to loss weight is a personal one. Sometimes you may have a spouse or a friend agree to do it together and if you do, consider yourself lucky, because with help, it gives you 2 or more heads to motivate to do the good things and discourage from doing the bad tings.

  • first entry

    I am a M.M. member who has done the Chicago Marathon and now thinking, what now?

  • How To Obtain Those 6 Pack Abs-Infomercial Gadgets

    I wish I had a bigger house and more money, because if I did I would have 1 or even 2 exercise rooms filled with stuff I bought off infomercials. Armed with these fat burning, easy to use with little effort, take off the inches machines, I would be guaranteed or my money back to lose weight and look like the guy on the Bowflex commercial.

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