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Fit Links: Home Workouts and a Weighty Controversy

Written on August 19, 2011 at 10:53 am , by Karla Walsh

Have a blast getting in shape at home! (Photo by Jay Sullivan)

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• No gym? No problem, thanks to these 100 ideas to get fit without a membership. — iVillage
• Top chefs try to cut the calories in some of their most popular dishes. See if they’re up to the challenge. — L.A. Times
• This week in “are you serious?” news: A former beauty queen says that six pounds cost her the crown. — Diets in Review
• Graphic images of the consequences of smoking do have an effect on those who light up. — HealthDay
• Who has higher risk of early death: singles or those happily coupled? — MSNBC

Fit Links: Kitchen Stomachache Cures and a Lesson From Laughter

Written on August 12, 2011 at 4:29 pm , by Karla Walsh

This fuzzy fruit may help ease tummy woes. (Photo by Dean Schoeppner)

This week’s fit links from around the web:

• Eating kiwis may provide some relief for those with ongoing stomach discomfort. — Huffington Post
• This course isn’t an elective. Incoming freshmen at one college are required to participate in a fitness assessment. — USA Today
• Bored with brown rice? Add this whole grain superfood to add to your menu! — FitBottomed Girls
• Why it’s healthy not to take yourself too seriously. — TIME Healthland
• Hey smokers: Lift dumbbells instead of lighters! Weight training may help you kick the habit. — L.A. Times