Exercise Etiquette

I know that a lot of folks work out to let off a little steam, but sometimes I see manners, not to mention common sense, fall by the wayside on the road, trail, pool, and gym. Take this quiz to see if you know your exercise etiquette. Flickr User richardmasoner Take the quiz

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Exercise Etiquette

Have You Ever Ended a Workout Early?

I’m one of those people who look forward to my workouts, but sometimes it’s tough to motivate when I’m tired, sore, or have things on my mind. If I push myself to exercise anyway, after the workout I’m usually glad I didn’t skip out. A few times though, I’ve put in the effort but just wasn’t feeling it, so I ended my workout early. Has this ever happened to you? Have You Ever Ended a Workout Early? Yes, I have a few times. Yes, I often end my workouts early. No, I never end workouts early. I don’t work out.

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Have You Ever Ended a Workout Early?

Haagen Dazs Five Ice Cream

Ice cream is one of my weaknesses, and I always keep some in the freezer just so I can enjoy a spoonful or two when I’m craving it. Frozen yogurt , low calorie sorbet , or dairy-free ice creams are all good options, but sometimes you want the real deal. If you’re looking for a healthier alternative, but don’t want to give up on flavor or creaminess, check out Haagen Dazs Five . The five stand for five ingredients, which is all you’ll find in their seven new flavors. To see what the ingredients are and see how it compares to regular Haagen Dazs ice cream read more. Here is the nutritional info for a half cup serving. The first ingredient for this line of ice cream is skim milk, while in their regular ice cream, the first ingredient is cream. That means these seven flavors have fewer calories, are lower in fat and saturated fat, and have less cholesterol. So if you’re looking for an all natural ice cream that’s slightly healthier but doesn’t compromise on taste or creaminess, Haagen Dazs Five is just the thing. Flavor Calories Fat (g) Sat. Fat (g) Chol. (mg) Carbs (g) Sugar (g) Protein (g) Ingredients Mint 220 12 7 70 24 23 5 Skim milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, mint extract. Ginger 230 12 7 75 25 22 5 Skim milk, cream, sugar, ginger, egg yolks. Coffee 220 12 7 70 23 21 5 Skim milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, coffee. Vanilla Bean 220 11 7 70 24 22 5 Skim milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, vanilla. Passion Fruit 220 11 6 70 25 24 4 Skim milk, cream, sugar, passion fruit juice, egg yolks. Brown Sugar 230 12 7 85 26 23 5 Skim milk, cream, brown sugar, sugar, egg yolks. Milk Chocolate 220 12 7 75 22 20 6 Skim milk, cream, sugar, egg yolks, cocoa.

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Speak Up: What’s the Most Annoying Thing About Your Gym?

There’s no shortage of annoying people at the gym - the dumbbell dropper, the cell phone talker - but sometimes the gym itself gets on my nerves. For instance, right now about 80 percent of the clocks where I work out are not working. How hard is it to reset a clock? And don’t even get me started on how there aren’t enough lockers sometimes on really busy days. But I’m sure all gyms have their flaws, right? What’s the most annoying thing about the gym you attend? Maybe reading them all will give us a renewed appreciation of our own gyms!

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