Peek at the Week (Niles Herald-Spectator)

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Not all exercises are designed with women in mind (The State)

IF YOU HATE SIT-UPS, you’re in luck. They’re one of the top five exercises women should completely avoid, says personal trainer Kristal Richardson. The other ones to avoid are the ones you’re doing wrong, says Richardson, a Bloomington, Ill., native and “professional figure competitor” — a division of bodybuilding that emphasizes tone, symmetry and lean muscle. So while women can tackle the ...

Calendar of events (Waller County News Citizen)

Spiritual Renewal A Spiritual Renewal opportunity for friends and family of the Hempstead community and surrounding areas will be held at Bethlehem United Methodist Church starting on Sunday, November 16 at 3 p.m. Guest speaker will be Rev. Fred Thomas III. On Monday, November 17 through Thursday, November 20, 2008 at 7 p.m. Guest speakers on Monday will be Rev. Michael Wolf; Tuesday, Nov. 18 ...

Props Add Punch to Pilates Workouts (PRWeb via Yahoo! News)

STOTT PILATES® releases final DVD titles featuring props that add variety and meet special needs for prenatal, cardio and conditioning.

These FitFlops are made for walking (Manila Standard Today)

Is it a flip-flop or a trainer? The FitFlop, which combines the convenience and ease of wearing a flip-flop and the efficiency of a trainer, is both.