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  • A favorite Michelle Obama snack: Exclusive access into White House kitchen

    Last summer I had the privilege of hosting one of the First Lady's Let's Move South Lawn series.  The focus was on educating and engaging children on the importance of physical activity and proper nutrition. Around 60 kids from the … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2011/05/20/a-favorite-michelle-obama-snack-exclusive-access-into-white-house-kitchen/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Adult Gymnastics: You’re never too old to start

    If someone would have told me when I was training for my Olympic gold over 15 years ago that adult gymnastics classes would become a fitness trend I would have simply laughed. As a teenager I remember watching the adults … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2011/05/13/adult-gymnastics-youre-never-too-young-to-start/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Dream car driving lesson: Where James Bond goes in Las Vegas

    When I was growing up, watching James Bond movies, I had a dream car--an elegant white Lamborghini Countach that existed on a poster over my bed. That Lamborghini is still my dream car although I've never driven one. Why not? … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2011/05/06/dream-car-driving-lesson-where-james-bond-goes-in-las-vegas/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Do the latest fitness shoes work?

    It's a fact: I need to get new sneakers. I am one of those people that literally runs their shoes into the ground.  Not only has the sole detached from my shoe, the hard rubber for added shock resistance has … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2011/04/07/do-the-latest-fitness-shoes-work/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Running vertical up a tower

    I never thought that I'd be nervous for a physical challenge in this line of work. So I guess there's a first for everything. The idea of running up 94 flights of stairs has never even crossed my mind. Who … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2011/03/10/running-vertical-up-a-tower/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Mindless eating

    With so much going on before our production even began (including wild winter weather), I'm not sure where to begin with this shoot! The initial plan was to head straight to Ithaca, NY, to speak to Dr. Brian Wansink about … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2011/02/17/mindless-eating/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Autism fitness

    My younger brother Don was diagnosed with autism around the age of four. Early on, it was evident that his development was delayed, primarily his verbal development and temperament. We also noticed him exhibiting repetitive actions; all symptoms of an … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2011/01/27/autism-fitness/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Work out … with your dog!

    It's hard enough for me to find the time and motivation to hit the gym on a daily basis, let alone ensure that my dog Peanut gets a good, brisk walk every day. Finding that extra hour to walk my … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2011/01/06/work-out-with-your-dog/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • The new PE class: Active gaming

    As an Olympic gold medalist, the idea of computer screens and joysticks replacing jump ropes and balls in Physical Education classes seems quite foreign. But the new gym class brings Active Gaming and technology to the forefront. Today kids are … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2010/12/16/the-new-pe-class-active-gaming/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>

  • Do Power Balance wristbands work?

    When I was training for three different Olympic Games, I was always looking for that added edge; something that could help increase my endurance, strength, flexibility, and even my balance. These are keys to success for any athlete, especially an … <a href="http://blog.tools.news.yahoo.com/weekend/2010/11/03/do-power-balance-wristbands-work/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">→</span></a>