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New York, NY - New York City plans to enact a far-reaching ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters and street carts, in the most ambitious effort yet by the administration of Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg to combat rising obesity. Has Mayor Bloomberg gone of the deep end or is he on the right track and should more city’s/States so the same? 

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All of last weeks posts in one easy to find location:

• Workout of The Week: Weight Loss Fir Beginners
• Q&A: I’ve been working out for a while and have recently hit a plateau…
• It’s science but not rocket science:  Winning the Weight War, Scaling back
• Quote: Time and health are two precious assets…
• Fit Fridays: Sharecare / Fitness Food Smarts
• Health and Fitness News Room: First Lady Eats With Elementary Students to Tout New School Lunch Standards
• Health and Fitness News Room: Crossfit, Is it a Safe Program?
• Fit Fridays: Sharecare / Fitness Food Smarts
• Weekend Workout: Weekend Metabolic Circuit
• Good Eats:
• Good Eats: Pepperoni, Onion, and Olive Pizza

FROM THE CREW @ MadSweat
Welcome to all our new and old followers! THANKS FOR FOLLOWING US!  Have a great week and stay active!

Do you have questions on fitness food smarts. Today from 12-2pm EST join MadSweat’s very own Sharecare Elite Trainer Crystal Reeves as she answers questions with @sharecarenow on Twitter. So follow us @madsweat on Twitter and head on over to get your questions answered by Sharecare Fitness Experts. Make sure you use #SCFitFridays

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Workouts designed to provide safe progressions for weight loss and general fitness to help you reach your fitness goals and avoid injury.

 We all have to start somewhere, how bout here…

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The fitness industry keeps on changing here’s what the experts say will be trending in 2011. 

Fitness Trends 2012 – What’s Hot and What’s Not

What’s Hot

1. Educated and experienced fitness professionals – This has been the #1 trend for the past 5 years. If you’re looking for a fitness professional in the new year always check for certification such as NASM, ACSM, ACE  or one that is NCCA accredited.
2. Strength training. Always in the top 5 trends, strength training is what most health club goers think of when they think of gyms.
3. Fitness programs for older adults. The Baby Boomers just aren’t getting any younger.
4. Exercise and weight loss. We are one of the most affluent countries in the world and we are struggling with an out of control obesity rate. The fitness industry is uniquely qualified to help this problem.
5. Children and obesity. It isn’t just the adults who are over weight. Our kids may be even worse off than we are.
6. Personal training. This is one of the fastest growing job markets and goes hand in hand with #1 education and experienced fitness professionals.
7. Core training. Not just for Pilates or Yoga anymore, core training the new black.

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Exercise Gives You Energy

Fact

A quick 30 minutes workout in the morning can change your whole day. Exercise releases endorphins into your bloodstream, and make you feel much more energized the rest of the day. And when you improve your strength and stamina, it’s easier to accomplish everyday tasks like carrying groceries and climbing stairs.

While exercise may make you feel more tired when you first start, that won’t last long. The physical tiredness you feel after working out isn’t the same as everyday fatigue once your body adjusts to exercise, you’ll have more energy than ever.