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Does shaking aid bone disease? Dear Dr. Donohue • I am a woman in her mid-60s who's been told that she's on the verge of osteoporosis. My doctor told me to take calcium, vitamin D and do weight-bearing exercise. I joined a gym. It has a machine that transfers to the body vibrations that are supposed to help osteoporosis. What do you think of this? And what does "weight-bearing" mean? — H.A. www.stltoday.com
Too Good To Be True? A History Of Failed Fitness Gadgets Last week, the shoe company Skechers was forced to pay a $40 million fine for fraudulent claims related to their 'Shape-Ups' shoe line. Advertisements for the fitness shoe claimed that its uneven sole would tone leg muscles and help wearers lose weight. www.huffingtonpost.com
Get buff, not broke The poor man’s gym works as well as the rich man’s gym if you’re putting the same work in. ca.finance.yahoo.com
Gwen's Abs in 4 Weeks (or So) NEW YORK – With bathing suit season upon us it’s time to start crunching. Getting a flat belly or a defined six-pack takes time, so if you want to have the flat sexy abs of Gwen Stefani or the definition of Ryan Reynolds, you had better start now. www.foxnews.com
Wayne L. Westcott: Slower repetitions get better results Our research with strength-training speed has demonstrated 50 percent better results with slower repetitions compared with faster repetitions. www.granitefallsnews.com
Don’t resist strength training Strength or resistance training is one of the best means to improve muscle tone and definition, and helps in reducing injuries. thestar.com.my
Park Ridge Community Calendar for the week of March 24, 2012 Submissions for Community Calendar are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495. Agenda City of Park Ridge: The following meetings take place in City Hall, 505 Butler Place, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda, call City ... parkridge.suntimes.com
Park Ridge Community Calendar for the week of May 17, 2012 Submissions for Community Calendar are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495. Agenda City of Park Ridge: The following meetings take place in City Hall, 505 Butler Place, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda, call City ... parkridge.suntimes.com
Park Ridge Community Calendar for the week of May 10, 2012 Submissions for Community Calendar are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495. Agenda City of Park Ridge: The following meetings take place in City Hall, 505 Butler Place, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda, call City ... parkridge.suntimes.com
Park Ridge Community Calendar for the week of May 3, 2012 Submissions for Community Calendar are required two weeks preceding the date of publication. Send to: Mary Ann Bottari, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; mbottari@pioneerlocal.com. Information may be faxed to (847) 486-7495. Agenda City of Park Ridge: The following meetings take place in City Hall, 505 Butler Place, unless otherwise noted. For a complete agenda, call City ... parkridge.suntimes.com
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