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Fitness Week in Review for November 2-9, 2008

Did you know that women make gyms germier than men; that exercising can reduce the risk of breast cancer; and that very bad things can happen if you suddenly quit working out? You would have if you read this week’s entries in the FITNESS blog.

If you missed the information on these timely topics, don’t fret, a recap of this week’s blogs are listed below:

November 2nd—–Celebrity Marathon Runners. It’s not everyday that you see some of Hollywood’s biggest names running nearly naked through the streets of the Big Apple. Find out, which celebs toughed it out along the 26.2-mile stretch that is the New York City Marathon.

November 3rd—–Can Exercising Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer? A new study suggests that women who participate in vigorous exercise can lessen their risk of contracting breast cancer. But, there’s a catch. Find out what it is in this blog.

November 5th–—Is Your Favorite Sport Putting You at Risk for Injury? Health experts are constantly trying to motivate people to get moving. They want couch potatoes to get up and walk, run, join a bowling league, play tennis, etc. However, doctors are now saying that if the right precautions are not taken, amateur sports can have unexpected long-term health risks. Find out how you can protect yourself against injury in this blog.

November 6th—–Girls Make Gyms Germier than Guys Do. A new study found that women spread germs more rapidly around the gym than men. But, experts say that shouldn’t stop you from working out in a room full of females. Find out why in this blog.

November 7th—–Getting Fit: No More Excuses. If you have been avoiding daily workouts because you can’t seem to fit them into your hectic schedule this blog is not going to help your cause. Find out why there are no longer any good excuses to avoid working out.

November 8th–—Bad Things Happen When You Stop Going to the Gym. If you thought excess weight was the only thing that you were subject to gain once you stopped going to the gym, think again. Find out what serious disease could be on your horizon should you opt to revert back to your couch potato ways.

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About Michele Cheplic

Michele Cheplic was born and raised in Hilo, Hawaii, but now lives in Wisconsin. Michele graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison with a degree in Journalism. She spent the next ten years as a television anchor and reporter at various stations throughout the country (from the CBS affiliate in Honolulu to the NBC affiliate in Green Bay). She has won numerous honors including an Emmy Award and multiple Edward R. Murrow awards honoring outstanding achievements in broadcast journalism. In addition, she has received awards from the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association for her reports on air travel and the Wisconsin Education Association Council for her stories on education. Michele has since left television to concentrate on being a mom and freelance writer.