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Hey guys, I need your help. There is an amazing program going on in LA that is providing free exercise classes for the community. The program is called 100 Citizens and right now we are in a close race to be able to bring our project to the White House. If we can get the White House’s support to bring this program to every community in america. This is a crucial step for fighting the largest problem america faces. Obesity and heart disease is soon going to be the leading cause of death in America. This is exactly the kind of program we need to help prevent that. If you could please take a second to vote for our program today and reblog this I would really appreciate it and you would be doing our nation a big favor. We are currently only 500 votes down and poised to pass the group in front of us. Help us make history by voting!
All you have to do is click this link Vote here and then log on with your facebook. Then ok the voting application and cast your vote. Its really simple and it only takes a few seconds. Your click could make a huge difference. Lets catch up to the other team today!
Hey guys, I came across this contest to win a celebrity worn prom dress as well as a free 10 day Promfit Accelerator program membership and I know some of you guys will be going to prom this year or maybe next. So I thought I would share the contest information with you guys so maybe one of my lovely followers could have a chance to win it. I can’t think of anything better than fashion and fitness for my high school age followers : ) (Plus I think its a super beautiful dress.) Here is how you can win the dress.
“O2 MAX will also be kicking off a contest where girls can enter to win a dress that was donated by Tamla Robinson, the daughter of Smokey Robinson. Claudette Robinson, Tamla’s mom was recently inducted into the music hall of fame! The contest runs from April 23-May 6th O2 MAX will be offering girls an opportunity to win a dress for prom that was donated by Smokey Robinson’s daughter. “I love the idea of helping a girl with her confidence and self esteem as she gets ready for a milestone event like prom,” says Tamla.
To win this dress girls will be sharing a short 30-45 second video of what inspires them to be fit and healthy and how winning this dress and a 10 day PromFit Accelerator program will change their lives and help them inspire others to do the same.
How can you enter to win in 3 easy steps?
Step 1: Record a video of yourself on YouTube OR post a picture of yourself with answers to the following questions on our Facebook wall.
- Name, School, Prom Date
- How will you inspire others by winning this dress? Tell us why being fit and healthy is important to you and how you will help inspire others if you win this dress.
Step 2: Post the video or picture on Facebook, tag us in it (O2MAXProm) and get at least 5 of your friends to “like it”!
** All submissions must be received by May 6th. You can also emailprom@o2maxfitness.com with your submission items** “
Good luck girls! Be sure to let me know if one of you wins!
If America needs one thing it needs to get in shape. The problem is in many communities people don’t have the means or access to fitness programs. The 100 Citizens program is a an amazing program going on in Los Angeles which is providing amazing fitness classes and programs for the community. Right now the 100 Citizens program has a chance to win a contest being put on by the government and the Lets move campaign to win a monetary grant and an opportunity to visit the white house to help pitch the program. If we win we could get this program all across the country and in your hometown or community you could have free fitness programs for you and your family. If you want to see this amazing program transform your community just take a second and vote. All you have to do is click the link. Log in with your facebook to sign up and click the vote button. Also you can vote every day. The other competitors are coming up fast. Don’t let this opportunity die. Vote now and please reblog so others can vote too!
Click here to vote! Lets get 100 votes for 100 Citizens right now!
Help support the expansion of a program that helps provide free exercise to college campuses and communities in need of physical activity with the 100 citizens program. Please take a second and vote all you need to do is log in with your facebook account and vote. Help send this program to the white house and start to fight obesity in this country!
Help fund an amazing program that is providing free physical activity programing for families. Please take a second and vote bellow. Also if you can please reblog so that more people can vote too : ) Lets support some great progress in slimming down america!
http://communities.challenge.gov/submissions/6815-100-citizens-role-models-for-the-future
“100 Citizens: Role Models for the Future” reflects what our collaborative group, City of San Fernando Partnership for Healthy Families believes; ending childhood obesity within a generation begins at home with the family. We have to work with the adults, the parents and grandparents to establish a healthier lifestyle so they can teach their children how to be physically active and eat healthier. Our children can’t do it on their own. There is no better way to have our adults understand than by being involved and feel the difference it makes in their lives. They become the role models. We do this through free physical activity programming and culturally appropriate nutrition demonstrations.
A lot of us use many different methods of figuring out how fit we are. Some of us look in the mirror, some of us see how out of breath we are after a workout, some of us look at how far or fast we can run. But all of these methods have their own flaws and don’t always tell us exactly how fit we really are when it comes to cardiovascular health.
The most accurate measurement of cardiovascular health to date is a measurement called VO2 Max It’s possible you have heard of it but don’t know exactly what it is. To put it simply its VO2 max is the maximum volume of oxygen that can be utilized in one minute during maximal or exhaustive exercise. It is measured as milliliters of oxygen used in one minute per kilogram of body weight.
There are a lot of great tests to do to figure out your VO2 Max. The problem is that these tests are often very hard and are hard to test without the help of somebody who knows how to do the testing.
So I’m going to show you a fairly accurate way of figuring out your VO2 Max by using what is called a submaximal VO2 test. Which allows us to calculate how fit you are without you having to reach that max level of exercise.
This test is called the Rockport 1 mile walk test.
- equipment required: stopwatch, smooth and level marked 1 mile track, paper and pencil,heart rate monitor(optional), bodyweight scales.
- procedure: The purpose of this test is to walk as fast as possible for 1 mile. After you have completed the mile, immediately take your pulse rate. If you do not have a heart rate monitor, you can manually count the number of beats for 10 seconds, and then multiply that by 6 to get your minute heart rate. Note the time it took to complete the mile. You will also need to know your body weight for the VO2max calculation.
It’s important that during the test you walk as fast as you can and that you do not start to run or jog. It should always remain a walk or your test results might come out wrong. Also be sure to take your heart rate as soon as possible after so that you may get the most accurate results.
After the test take your information and enter it into this online calculator.
Enter your sex,age,weight,heart rate,and time into the spaces on the left side and hit calculate. You should receive data showing you your VO2 max as well as a rating of your health in comparison to the rest of the general population.
You can use this chart to help see where your VO2 max falls and how good of a score it is.
If your score isn’t that great don’t worry! You can always increase your score. All it takes is time dedication and you can get your cardiovascular health in tip top shape.
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You can find great information for starting any fitness goal no matter if you are trying to lose weight, tone, or just feel and look healthier.
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This is for those of you who are looking to explore the world of yoga. Anybody who has tried yoga can attest to just how great it makes them feel. Follow our yoga tumblr. For more inspirational quotes, knowledge, and videos to help you master the art of yoga.
Check out our page of yoga videos you can view online
as well our yoga glossary to help you learn the sanskrit names and descriptions of the poses
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The Tumblr Gym Directory is a record of hundreds of fitness tumblrs organized by hight and fitness goal. It’s the best way to find other fitness tumblrs who are similar to you as well as be found by other people as well. Please be a part of the directory and submit your tumblr to be added today!
Thank you all so much for being a part of what we have been doing for the last year. We are looking forward so much to being a part of your fitness journey for the coming year. We are here to help you in every way we can. So please feel free to send us an email with any suggestions you might have for ways we can help motivate you or prepare you for success. Love you guys! Lets kick butt for an amazing 2012!
