Coach Michael Lohberg' s 3K Walk/ Run Fundraiser
from Baltimore Sun
 Michael Lohberg, respected and honored coach of Coral Springs Swim Club in Florida, and coach of numerous international Olympians as well as American Dara Torres, fell gravely ill in July with aplastic anemia, a rare and devastating disorder in which the bone marrow stops making enough red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets. For weeks Michael received extensive treatments in Bethesda, MD and is now home in Coral Springs where he continues to receive treatments on an outpatient basis while he waits for a suitable bone marrow transplant. He has not been able to return to the pool deck since July. To help with the overwhelming medical costs the Coral Springs Swim Club and friends of Michael have organized a 3K Walk/Run Fundraiser on November 16. You can read information on the Walk/Run here. To read information on making a financial donation visit the Coral Springs Swim Club website here .
Ocean's 2,100: Swimmer Plans Odyssey in the Atlantic
from Miami Herald
Your 56-year-old mother tells you she plans to swim 2,100 miles across the Atlantic Ocean, from the Cape Verde Islands off the African coast to Barbados. She will swim behind a sailboat, in a giant cage to ward off sharks. She figures she'll be in the water six to eight hours a day, which means it will take her just over two months to fulfill her mission. She'll dive in Dec. 1 and reach her destination sometime in early February 2009. Your reaction? More
Free Weights or Machines?
from Globe & Mail
Free weights or machines: What's the difference and which should I use? It depends on how much stability you want - and that's determined by your goals and your level of experience. For beginners, the biggest advantage of weight machines is that they keep you from making mistakes. Each exercise station is designed to move in only one direction, guiding you through the motion with proper form. But that's also their biggest weakness - because when you call on your muscles in the real world, you won't have that support. More
Having a Positive Mindset Can Make Diet and Exercise Easier
from Natural News
Panelist for The International Health and Fitness Symposium and Trainer for NBC's The Biggest Loser, Kim Lyons, talks with founder, chairman and host for the event, Craig Pepin-Donat, The Fit Advocate about Changing Your Mindset toward Diet and Exercise.
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Ten Ways to Get More from Your Workout
from Forbes
Studies are showing that you can still do a lot for your body and your health through brief vigorous workouts as well as regular, low-intensity ones that take as little as 10 minutes a day. Researchers at the University of Georgia have found that frequent leisurely strolls, for instance, could increase participants' energy levels by 20 percent.
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When Exercise Becomes Obsession
from The News Leader
Sandy Powell runs 24- and 48-hour races and she is the top-ranked women's ultramarathoner in North America. Countless hours of training must be spent for competitors to even have a chance to succeed on her level. Some competitors take it too far. Powell, of Greenville, has seen it happen. More
Getting Started: Building Your Teen’s Weight Room
from HealthNews
You never thought this day would come—your little bundle of joy now wants to lift weights. Before you panic, read my column on the safety of strength training for kids. You’ll learn that kids who possess the necessary body awareness skills to master proper form are ready to take on the challenge of strength training. You’ll also learn the many benefits of youth strength training- from increased muscular endurance to improved self-image. More
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