Bike commuting is becoming more and more popular as prices continue to rise at the pump. Biking to and from work can mean substantial savings for some people. Not to mention the added fitness benefits.
Louis Buen Tempo, of Bakersfield, California, is a great example of how bike commuting can benefit both your financial and physical life. He commutes 42 miles to work each day to save money on gas. He also wanted to prove to himself he could do it.
If your kids (or you) are going to play video games, they (or you) might as well get some exercise at the same time. The Nintendo Wii Fit is set to roll out next month and promises an active alternative to the usual couch-potato routine of traditional video games.
In fact, Nintendo is marketing it as a home gym rather than a “game.” The Wii Fit, which costs about $90, includes a balance board for measuring body mass index and includes workouts like strength training, aerobics, stretching, and balance. During each exercise, the screen will tell you how you’re doing and if you’re maintaining “core balance” to get the most out of your workout.
Double-amputee sprinter Oscar Pistorius, also known as “the fastest man on no legs,” has just been given the right to compete for a spot in the Olympics.
The last time we talked about Oscar, the International Association of Athletics Federations Committee had just barred him from competing in the Olympics because they said his carbon fiber prosthetics gave him an unfair advantage over able-bodied runners.
I didn’t understand how an amputee could possibly have an advantage over able-bodied runners. It didn’t seem right to me that he was barred when there was no real proof his prosthetics gave him an edge. Oscar didn’t think it was right either, so he appealed the decision. This time around, he won.
The article in Sports Illustrated states…
It’s natural to focus on physical training when preparing for a race or getting back in shape. But in the fight for perfect form, many athletes forget to spend time on mental training, too.
This article from Trail Runner magazine is all about training your mind to help you get the results you want. While it’s geared toward trail runners, these same principles can be applied to any sport… and even life in general. Give yourself an edge by training your brain along with your body.
The Mind is a Terrible Thing to Waste
Use your head to improve trail-race performances
By Kevin Ludlum
Not your average ordinary school bus, the BioTour bus is on a mission. Instead of driving kids to school, this growing non-profit organization is driving school to kids (and adults). This veggie- and solar-powered bus is traveling the country to raise awareness of sustainability issues and educate people about renewable energy.
