Fitness | Journal Gazette

Alex Velasquez, 38, of Fort Wayne

Kimberly Dupps Truesdell — Mon, 06 May 2013 03:00:00 EST

Alex Velasquez has a favorite run mapped out. The route starts in front of his house and ends, oh, 300 meters down the street.

gear up for run

Terri Richardson — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

It's running season. But before you take your mark and go, make sure you get a good start by picking the right running shoe for your feet. A good place to start is a store where experts can help you find the best fit for your foot and gait.

When it comes to shoes, innovation is the key

Vicky Hallett — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Running-shoe companies want you to lace up their newest innovations. Find out which of these styles is the right fit for you. Don't know where to wear it? We've got the ideal debut for each shoe.

Karen Asp | 43, of Fort Wayne

Kimberly Dupps Truesdell — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

It was along the course of the 2012 Portland half-marathon that Karen Asp set three world records and solidified her No. 1 ranking.

Take steps before starting workouts

Lenny Bernstein — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:00:00 EST

Finding the right gym or beginning a training regimen can be confusing, if not intimidating, for older people who have not worked out regularly.

Housewives' DVDs tout taut rears

Vicky Hallett — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Keeping up with "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" is always a workout. But this season, the cast of the Bravo show is really making the audience sweat with a pair of dueling fitness DVDs.

Stay active, keep metabolism high

Gabriella Boston — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

Going on a crash diet to shed the pounds fast? Think again. Although the pounds will dwindle, so will your metabolic rate and most likely your lean body mass - which in the end is exactly what you don't want.

Beth Schrader | 39, Fort Wayne

Kimberly Dupps Truesdell — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 03:00:00 EST

What's your workout?

Take time to ponder weight-loss plan

Lavinia Rodriguez — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

In his book, "Wait: The Art and Science of Delay," Frank Partnoy writes that, "given the fast pace of modern life, most of us tend to react too quickly."

Chad Bohnke 33, of Fort Wayne

Kimberly Dupps Truesdell — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

Chad Bohnke's alarm goes off at 4:30 Monday mornings. By 5 a.m., he's on the saddle of an indoor cycling bike.

Ladies, don't dismiss doing pull-ups

Maggie Fazeli Fard — Sun, 03 Feb 2013 03:00:00 EST

Who says women can't do pull-ups? Certainly not Neghar Fonooni, a Baltimore personal trainer who, in the span of a year, went from doing assisted pull-ups to hoisting her own body weight plus a 36-pound kettlebell over the bar.

Drinking on a diet can add on calories fast

MICHELLE LOCKE — Sun, 27 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

The first rule of drinking on a diet is: Don't. Surely you've heard that Americans get way too many calories - and nutritionally empty calories at that - from alcohol.

Les Miserables' company stays in shape

Vicky Hallett — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

There's a moment in the musical "Les Miserables" when Jean Valjean, who had spent the past 19 years imprisoned for stealing a loaf of bread, narrowly escapes being sent back after snatching silver from a kindly bishop. It's a turning point for the protagonist, who uses the reprieve to launch into a song - "What Have I Done?" - and a new way of life.

Indoor exercises

Kimberly Dupps Truesdell — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 03:00:00 EST

The temperatures have dipped, and the sidewalks and streets have been covered with ice. Whether you enjoy an active lifestyle or made a resolution to get fit in 2013, the weather can make it difficult to stay moving outdoors.

Don't let holidays feed food addiction

Vicky Hallett — Sun, 16 Dec 2012 03:00:00 EST

If Santa really does stuff his face with every cookie he encounters after shimmying down those chimneys, that explains the big belly. But health and fitness expert Pam Peeke might say Saint Nick's behavior also could be a sign of something commonly found south of the North Pole: food addiction.

Abel L. Rosado, 47, of Fort Wayne

Kimberly Dupps Truesdell — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 03:00:00 EST

Madonna's "Vogue" plays through the speakers, and about a dozen students begin to run laps around the fitness studio.

Beth 'Sugar Guns’ Collier 32, of Fort Wayne

Mon, 05 Nov 2012 03:00:00 EST

There's no denying that Beth Collier is a busy woman.

Protect body from injury while running

Mon, 22 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Fall race season is upon us, which means that many runners - from newbies tackling their first 5Ks to experienced marathoners - are amping up their training. It also means that injuries can be an issue.

Healthier trucker trend gains steam

JAMIE STENGLE — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

In the months after Doug Robinson started driving a truck, he noticed his clothes were increasingly more snug-fitting. He was already overweight but soon realized that spending up to 11 hours behind the wheel, frequently eating fast food and not exercising was a poor combination.

What's Your Workout: Group Power

Mon, 01 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

Rick Berghoff used to exercise by doing pushups and sit-ups in his home, but that changed 13 years ago.

Workplace yoga has ability to calm, focus

Vicky Hallett — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 03:00:00 EST

My new office habit: When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I get as floppy as possible in my chair. With my chest resting on my thighs, my hair brushing the tops of my feet and my knuckles touching the ground, I take a few deep breaths. I enjoy the stretch along the backs of my legs. A sense of calm overtakes me.

Kirk Bowser 39, Fort Wayne

Mon, 03 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EST

What’s your workout?

Bouncing shoes give super workout

JACK KELLY — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 03:00:00 EST

Don't run. Bounce. You'll get fit faster, with far less risk of injury, say enthusiasts.

Use walking to power up healthy life

KATY READ — Sun, 26 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

Walking started as a fitness trend when ancient vertebrates took their first steps.

Women turn to strength training

Sally Anderson — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

"Cardio, cardio, cardio."

Hair contest encourages black women to exercise

Vicky Hallett — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

In addition to those two gold medals, 16-year-old Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas got something else in London: flak about her hair. Social media sites buzzed with slams that her bun was unkempt, and questions about why she didn't get her locks done.

Karen O'Connell|55, Fort Wayne

Mon, 06 Aug 2012 03:00:00 EST

"First one to the pole wins," Karen O'Connell says as she sets off down the Rivergreenway. More than a half-dozen women - and a lone guy - follow her down the trail.

Weight Watchers boss shares story

Vicky Hallett — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 03:00:00 EST

Growing up, David Kirchhoff never had a problem with his weight. That's because his parents wouldn't stand for snacking and allowed their kids only one "treat" a week.

Katie Webb | 33, Fort Wayne

Mon, 02 Jul 2012 03:00:00 EST

The clock reads 6 minutes, 12 seconds in bright red numbers. And it is ticking. Katie Webb stands at the weight rack and looks at the barbell. She has already completed 20 push-presses, 40 knees-to-elbows and 20 burpee box-jumps and still has 20 reps to go.

After injuries, runners bare soles

Lenny Bernstein — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 03:00:00 EST

"I have really bad knees," Rebecca Ouding says. "I have an old knee injury that gets aggravated," Bud Uyeda says. "I ran a marathon 20 years ago, and after that my arches collapsed," Dave Hafera says.

Eat well, boost metabolism to adjust weight set point'

Lavinia Rodriguez — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 03:00:00 EST

Most people's bodies tend to stay at or around a particular weight, popularly known as a "set point."

Build strong lower body for best life

Sally Anderson — Thu, 31 May 2012 03:00:00 EST

How strong is your foundation.

Lower-body workout

Thu, 31 May 2012 03:00:00 EST

Here are some lower-body exercises. If you are 50 or older and have not been exercising, check with your physician before beginning any exercise program.