Shape shifters: Body shapers can help give flab the slip Jul 19, 2008
Luckily, a slew of new sleeveless shaping tops promises to minimize, tighten and lift torsos, love handles, breasts and backs no crunches or lipo required. Los Angeles Times. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Cooking for a finicky adult Jul 18, 2008
No extra crunches, or surprises. Anyway, I just wanted to pass that along. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Toned abs may be a reality...for some Jul 17, 2008
Developing them all requires three or four different exercises, and I don't know why, but the pain you feel in the middle of a set of crunches or a bunch of knee-ups is more bothersome than what you feel during a chest or leg workout ... Crunches, in which you work the upper abdominals by lifting your upper body off the ground about a third of the way to the knees (any higher and the value of the exercise declines) ... "Crisscross crunches," which use the standard bicycle motion to work the... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
It's all about mixing it up Jul 14, 2008
It's all about mixing it up-Fitness-Wellness-Lifestyle-The Times of India. It's all about mixing it up14 Jul 2008, 0019 hrs IST, ANJALI SAREEN. (Times of India)
Living Smart: Road work ahead: Exercising in your RV Jul 13, 2008
For the core, crunches are effective and do not require any equipment. A ball is a great tool, providing a lot of variety if you can find a place to store it when you are traveling or if you don t mind blowing it up each time. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Will building my 'core strength' prevent injuries? Jul 13, 2008
A study presented at this year's American College of Sports Medicine annual meeting found that traditional crunches, which involve curling the torso up, mainly activate superficial "six-pack" muscles rather than the deep abdominal muscles that are more crucial for stability ... Pilates exercises such as the "hundred" and the "double leg stretch," in which the torso does not flex, were more effective than crunches at strengthening the deep abs. (Globe and Mail -- Business)
FoodCalc dishes out nutrition information Jul 8, 2008
Software maker crunches numbers for nearly any food. San Francisco Business Times - by. (San Francisco Business Times, CA)
Playground Fitness Jul 8, 2008
To work your core, try planks, mountain climbers, Superman or Supergirl or reverse crunches. For the legs, I recommend squats, lunges, step ups, single-leg lunges (one foot on a swing or bench) and single-leg squats. (Westerly Sun, RI)
ESPN: Favre Has 'Itch' To Return To Packers Jul 3, 2008
How many crunches can you do. Find out what your number says about your fitness level. (KCRA 3, CA)
Back to basics Jun 28, 2008
Now I am a pig, I just eat whatever I feel like eating at the moment But I do about 400 stomach crunches every other day So it doesn t take long for me to get full also get some sexy work out partners. asian/white chick on leg days a sexy 40ish sista on abs days a busty cali cutie on chest days a hippie sista on back n shoulders days and a muscle chick on the days I work out arms. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
Extra effort needed to get fireworks off the ground Jun 26, 2008
But in a time of budget crunches, some cities are scaling back, or in the case of New Smyrna Beach, not having a show at all. The city of Edgewater faced the same possibility of cancellation early this year when organizers were told the city couldn't afford to spend $12,500 on the spectacle. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Chaplain Turner's war, part 3 Jun 25, 2008
Baghdad In his black Army shorts and gray T-shirt, Chaplain Darren Turner crunches through thick gravel on his way to the gym, a place that relieves him, if just for an hour, of being friend and father to a thousand soldiers at war. The 10-minute walk across Forward Operating Base Falcon is a routine part of Turner's day except when a rocket whizzes overhead. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Couples Exercise Helps Pairs Get Closer Jun 25, 2008
"I absolutely hate working out, but I don't want to disappoint him, so I try to run a little faster, lift a little more weight and do a few more crunches than I would if I was alone.". Finding a balanced routine is another perk, Nichols said. (Click2Houston, TX)
Tex's bottom-line numbers will make it rain free-agent cash (but you knew that) Jun 24, 2008
I ll let the numbers crunches figure out what that translates into in terms of home runs, runs scored, RBIs, to name a few key categories. By Jason H.. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
For Heart Health, Sprints Match Endurance Training Jun 6, 2008
But if your goal is to get into shape, interval cardio plus some resistance/weight training (even if it s just doing increasing numbers of push-ups, pull-ups and crunches) is the most time-efficient way to go. Posted by Warren. (New York Times)
More of this story Jun 3, 2008
Time crunches are driving over 40 million people to fast-food meals, according to "On-The-Go Eating in the US: Consumer, Foodservice, Retailing ting Trends," a 2007 report from Packaged Facts. The report also indicates that 33 percent of Americans regularly skip meals and graze on unhealthy snack foods instead. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Power crunch Jun 2, 2008
If she wants to really focus on core conditioning she could round her circuit exercises out with some contraction exercises a.k.a. crunches. Ms. Nolden should be careful to equally develop her core, upper and lower abdominals, obliques and lower back. (Globe and Mail)
Reader Exchange: Dance your way into the kitchen for rhubarb bread May 25, 2008
We ve had lots of rhubarb desserts, tortes, crunches and bars. Now we re getting to the meat and potatoes of it: Joan Jarchow of La Crosse sent her recipe for rhubarb pork chop bake. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Fit to your core May 24, 2008
The best core exercises can be modified for beginner, intermediate and advanced skill levels and include such activities as rowing, hip lifts, push ups, front and side planks, squats, lunges, Superman s, back extensions, bent knee curl ups, bicycle crunches and any torso rotational exercise. Start with one set of 12 to 15 reps for an exercise, then add another set as you get stronger. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
Diet Tip: Dump emotional eating May 22, 2008
But with that said, I would start with abdominal crunches, as it is the area most deficient in an inactive population. Vote for this story. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Fit For A Game-Loving Couch Potato May 20, 2008
You can, however, do crunches, squats and other exercises that help with both strength and balance. Nintendo game producer Erik Peterson told me that the Wii Fit does strength the core muscles of your body that affect balance and posture. (CBS News)
Big turnaround May 20, 2008
"He probably did crunches in the duck blinds.". Lee says his agent told him the Indians could trade him away. (USA Today -- Sports)
Inexpensive home gyms May 16, 2008
"It's great for stretching, and great to use with the stability ball because you'll have more of a stable surface to work on. It's also great for abdominal crunches and back extension work.". 1. (Albany Times Union)
Cassia County voters to pick new sheriff Cary Bristol May 16, 2008
Over the last five or six years we ve gone through budget cuts, crunches, whatever and it is not right at the level it should be. We re having a hard time reaching some of the budget requirements, he said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
STATE: Governor gambles budget on lottery May 15, 2008
In proposing another tool for easing future cash crunches, Schwarzenegger said he intends to appoint a bipartisan "tax modernization" commission to explore potential new tax sources. Some politicians have advocated taxing professional services, such as lawyer's fees. (North County Times)
A WII BIT OF EXERCISE May 13, 2008
IN aerobics class at the gym, you don't get a failing grade when you skip a few push-ups. But if you stumble on your dance steps playing "Dance Dance Revolution" on Wii, you just. (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Carpe diem, Madonnas! May 12, 2008
I told them that for this Mother's Day, I didn't want crumbs on my bedsheets, a reason to do more crunches or to be surrounded by other overstuffed madonnas. I just wanted some quiet time and the whole day with no commitments to anyone or anything. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Time-challenged David Miller needs to change up his workout May 6, 2008
The other two days I'll stretch, do a warm-up run, then a series of core exercises: rotating incline sit-ups, crunches with bench assistance, leg lifts, plank, sideways crunches on a machine. I do upper-body exercises, mostly shoulders and triceps, including lat pull-downs and rotations on machines. (Globe and Mail)
Cut the fat in style, go belly dancing! May 4, 2008
In fact, one hour of dancing is equivalent to 40 crunches. This is a slightly tough dance so only serious and interested candidates join. (India Times, India)
Smarter electric grid could be key to saving power May 4, 2008
Utilities in capacity crunches would call companies and request that they do something to help, like idling an assembly line for a few hours. In some states, residents can get rebates if they let the utility trigger radio transmitters on their air conditioners that cycle the chillers off for a few minutes in strained summer hours. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Climate of fear not good for nation May 2, 2008
Global warming, foreclosures, credit crunches, gas prices, pollution, crime, terrorism, Jihad, infectious disease, biological warfare, nuclear weapons, road rage, gangs, school shootings, Islam, conservative Christians, Scientology, rising taxes, illegal immigration, communism, outsourcing, downsizing, diet drinks, red meat, sodium, Mother Nature, Father Time. These are just a few of the things we are told we should fear-and this is just a start to the list. (Chetek Alert, WI)
TASTE: Good to go: Quick and tasty ways to eat right May 2, 2008
Time crunches are driving more than 40 million people to fast-food meals, according to On-The-Go Eating in the US: Consumer, Food-service, Retailing & Marketing Trends, a 2007 report from Packaged Facts. The report also indicates that 33 percent of Americans regularly skip meals and graze on unhealthy snack foods instead. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
DJ helps self, inspires others to 'Get Fit With The Fish May 2, 2008
Bursting with energy and more focus in life, Avery said he devotes time each day to exercise, such as running, resistance and strength training, and crunches and sit-ups while he watches television. Several times a week, he rides his bike into the Buckhead radio station from his Powder Springs home, a 45-mile round trip. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
'Biggest Loser' contestant speaks at county wellness program event Apr 23, 2008
Lisenby exercises about 3 hours a day at the YMCA in Peoria, doing the Stairmaster and crunches and lifting weights. He eats smaller portions and less red meat, eats half of what hes served in restaurants, avoids salt and sugar, and focuses on fish, lean chicken and turkey, vegetables and fruits, oatmeal, water and skim milk. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Shape Up Montana - Stay active on road Apr 16, 2008
And, of course, body-weight exercises such as push-ups and crunches require no equipment at all. The point is to find a workout routine that suits your needs and follow it. (Missoulian, MT)
Muscle Minutes: Save smaller exercises for dessert’ Apr 16, 2008
People who always do crunches, sit-ups, etc. before doing their workout perform a disservice to their bodies by putting themselves at heightened risk for injury. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Getting Your Body Back after Baby Apr 15, 2008
So if you are desperate to exercise but only have five minutes, then take those five minutes and do some crunches. Then take five minutes while you re cooking and do some squats and calf raises. (Suite101.com)
Marine's arrest shocks neighbors in Mexico Apr 12, 2008
Yesterday, there was a notebook on the cabin's floor showing that he kept a diary of his daily exercise routine, including push-ups, sit-ups, and crunches. There were two shelves filled with canned tuna, instant soup, and candy. (Boston Globe)
Motivating middle school kids to get moving Apr 12, 2008
When they finally take a breather from lunges, squats, crunches and their endurance training, they're learning about nutritional choices that will help them avoid illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. With the size of each P.E. class running at barely a dozen students each, it's much like Rivera has become their personal trainer, and she has seen significant improvement in their fitness abilities and motivation since the beginning of the school year. (Huntersville Herald, NC)
Back pain: Experts are divided over backs core issue Apr 10, 2008
You do crunches and work your obliques like a champ ... One of the biggest misconceptions people have about core stability is that by doing crunches, they re getting at core stability, she says ... Crunches address the trunk, or global muscles, which exercisers more commonly work. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
Push-ups giving women a bad rep Apr 7, 2008
Oh, and we do crunches in the quest for a flat stomach. (Those will help with the core strength necessary for push-ups, by the way. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Strong backs can keep Sox in the lineup Apr 4, 2008
"I could probably use some yoga or a few more crunches.". "Yeah," added a smiling Groff, "we're certainly not immune to back pain.". (MLB.com -- Boston Red Sox)
Ab-solutely a good cause for kids Mar 31, 2008
More than 8,000 abdominal crunches ... "We had 18 (participants) crunching today and we were trying to hit 75,000," said Parziale, whose group easily surpassed that with 112,304 documented ab crunches. (NJ.com)
Belly busters Mar 31, 2008
Contrary to popular ideas, crunches are not the only option; they concentrate only on one and the strongest part of the belly. Crunches can also prove to be inefficient, especially if you dont like doing them and therefore end up doing them wrongly in some way ... Says Delhi-based fitness consultant and trainer Priya Sharma, Even if youre doing crunches, dont forget cardio and diet control. (Business Standard)
Get right to the core Mar 29, 2008
This is often the combined result of poor posture, incorrectly performing abdominal crunches and neglecting to train your transverse abdominis (TVA), the flat sheet of muscle lying beneath your six-pack muscle, said Anita Bean, author of Fab Abs (McGraw Hill, 10. 95). (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
4,000 Women Attempt New World Record at 2008 Lady of America/Ladies Workout Express Ab Crunch Challenge Mar 29, 2008
More than 200 local Lady of America, Ladies Workout Express and Workout Express gyms will host the fitness challenge, with a goal to raise $1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and make history by creating a new Guinness Record for the most abdominal crunches done in one hour by a group ... Thousands of women enrolled and have trained for the past 10 weeks to build up the strength and endurance to perform hundreds of crunches on Challenge day ... Founded by Hamilton Township, New... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Boot camps get them in shape for the big day Mar 27, 2008
On a recent evening, Doherty was feeling the pain after doing crunches on the floor while lifting an 8-pound medicine ball in her hands. "I'm exhausted," she said. (Boston Globe)
Debunking Fitness Myths Mar 27, 2008
Conventional wisdom holds that stretching prevents injury and crunches blast belly fat ... MYTH: CRUNCHES WILL GET RID OF YOUR POT BELLY. AND/OR YOU CAN ISOLATE YOUR "LOWER ABS" ... TRUTH: Crunches won't get rid of body fat. (CBS News -- Early Show)
Men's Vogue: Can A-Rod redeem himself, MLB? Mar 27, 2008
Beginning at 7:30 a.m. with 30 minutes of stationary biking, 300 crunches, and lower-body weightlifting, A-Rod keeps a staggered routine to avoid any exercise slumps. On Mondays, it's a series of 440-, 220-, and 110-yard sprints, never more than a mile at a time ("When you run long distances, you start getting slower," he says). (MSNBC -- Sports)
Diet Alone Can Flatten Tummies, Authors Say Mar 26, 2008
Anderson recently found out a new diet fad that is meant to get rid of the extra weight around her midsection --without doing any crunches ... "The second most important factor is burning calories through activity. Certain kinds of resistance exercises, like crunches or twists, help with improved definition.". (Click2Houston, TX)
Squash helps this health minister stay on the ball Mar 25, 2008
Works out at the gym two to three days per week: 25 minutes on the StairMaster; 10 weight exercises for the chest, legs, biceps, triceps and shoulders; five minutes of stretching; and one set of 125 crunches ... Mr. Clement's 125 consecutive abdominal crunches are no mean feat, but he is overlooking three of four ab muscle groups. (Globe and Mail)
How does exercise equipment shape up? Mar 21, 2008
But there's a supposed logic to it: The air-cushioned surface provides a measure of comfort and support, while the curved design allows for a back-and-forth motion that makes doing crunches a lot easier. The problem. (AZCentral -- Business)
Five Ways to Flatten Your Belly Mar 20, 2008
Bathing suit season is just around the corner and getting ready for the beach takes more than just doing a handful of crunches everyday from now until June, said celebrity trainer ... While it s true that doing too many crunches may build up some unwanted bulk in your midsection, it is important to do exercises daily that will sculpt your abs, Duke said ... Duke suggests doing crunches, leg lifts and targeting your obliques, or side abdominal muscles, with side bends, twists and side-specific... (Fox News)
Girdles for Men Mar 18, 2008
Guys looking to lose the beer-gut don't have todo crunches or go on diet. All they need is a girdle. (FOX23 News, NY)
Terry Pratchett Mar 18, 2008
"Pratchett suspects that, if he does have Alzheimer's, it may have been caused by old fillings in his teeth. " I've got lots of fans in all parts of the world who, despite reading my books, have got fairly high up in the medical profession, and what I have been told is that a mouth that chews and crunches and fills with acid and then reacts with the mercury in your teeth is bound to have some impact. There's no medical evidence that the mercury amalgam in the fillings that the good old National... (Guardian Unlimited)
Far away quest foracure Mar 10, 2008
She swings her hips to the left, crunches her left boot down and then swings back again. She struts 10 feet on the snowy concrete like this, ambling side to side like a caricature of a cowboy. (MSNBC -- Health)
Putting Back Pain Behind You Mar 9, 2008
Yet another myth: Abdominal exercises, such as sit-ups and crunches, strengthen your back. Sit-ups and crunches actually cause more back pain than they prevent. (CBS News)
Fitness During Pregnancy Mar 9, 2008
If that s the case, you ll need to avoid abdominal crunches. Eat a small snack before exercise to avoid hypoglycemia. (Suite101.com)
Spring Jubilee March 22 Mar 7, 2008
Bobbie will show you the proper way of crunches and easy-to-learn moves that you can use at home to keep those abs looking great. $5 per class or free with Jazz It Up Cardio class. (Marco Island Sun-Times, FL)
StarTrails :The cyclic universe is another theory Feb 28, 2008
Instead of one Big Bang and one Big Crunch, there are an endless series of Big Bangs and Big Crunches past and future. We are in an early (13 billion of a 100 billion year) part of a current cycle right now. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Triple the challenge: How to train Feb 27, 2008
I ll run and do some push-ups, then run again and do some crunches, weird stuff that mixes it up. I ll do a lot more group rides, when I can talk to people. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
The Fool's Look Ahead Feb 17, 2008
Hunches, punches, and leg crunches will roll in next week. Most popular. (MSNBC -- Business)
Rocket On Hot Seat Feb 14, 2008
Clemens told reporters he liked what he called McNamee's "military style" approach to training - a punishing year-round workout program including five-mile runs, squats with 400 pound weights, hundreds of abdominal crunches per session. But McNamee later told Mitchell that the workout program included banned drugs - at Clemens' insistence. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Zillow maps ups and downs of housing prices Feb 13, 2008
Zillow takes masses of real estate data - such as county records, MLS listings, its users' own information - and crunches them with proprietary algorithms to arrive at price estimates, or "Zestimates," for about 67 million homes nationwide. The voyeuristic ability to check out not just your own house but your neighbor's, your boss', your friends' and the one you grew up in has made Zillow an instant water-cooler hit since its release two years ago. (San Francisco Chronicle)
The Border's Nazneen Contractor's workout regime Feb 12, 2008
150 reverse crunches and 15 to 20 push-ups: "I develop muscle very easily and have to be careful not to bulk up too much.". Yoga: "I do really basic yoga: five sun salutations, splits all three ways, opening of the hip flexors - my hips are really tight - triangle pose, bridges, plows - whatever my body needs.". (Globe and Mail)
