Guess Who Tweeted It?

Guess which Hills star updated her Twitter account with this message? “Off to spin [class] I go!”

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Nicole Kidman: Running Is a Family Thing

In the latest issue of British magazine SHE , Nicole Kidman opens up about health and wellness, confessing that running, well, runs in the family. Nicole tells SHE , “It’s what my dad taught us - he’s a marathon runner. He’s 71 and goes on 10-mile runs.” Nicole says that her papa also likes to go hiking for hours at a time. It looks like dad’s lesson paid off. Nicole is seen running around town or hitting the gym pretty often - she even went to spinning classes while pregnant with baby Sunday Rose ! Nicole must have chosen spinning when she was pregnant because it’s easy on the joints. The actress also gives a little insight into how she maintains that svelte frame of hers - it’s genetics! It can be hard to stay healthy when you’re on a road trip, something Nicole knows all too well when touring with her hubby, country musician Keith Urban: “As Keith’s a musician there are pit stops at Wendy’s, but I’m six-foot tall, so it’s not weight that’s an issue for me, but things like cholesterol.” We imagine that Nicole will be spending a lot of time on the road this week promoting Nine before its Dec. 25 release. Hopefully, she has some tips for staying healthy when eating out. If not, we’ve got a few to share with her, like splitting a massive sized entrée or having starters as a main course .

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Indoor Cycling Just Got Better: Schwinn Training Bike

Winter rain and snow means it is indoor cycling season: I’m talking about spinning. Equinox has filled its Cycling Studio with new spin bikes by Schwinn. The bikes are pretty dang sweet. I rode one during 45 minutes of Sports Cycling, and the ride was smooth and comfy with so many different hand grips available - the handlebars are tilted for ergonomic placement. The tension on the fly wheel is created by magnets too, ensuring that all the bikes in the room create the same tension across the board. Best of all the bikes have console computers, which not only work with most heart rate monitors, but also measure miles per hour, cadence, distance, and watts. The pedals have cages, if you don’t have cycling shoes, and the pedals are compatible with road bike cleats as well as mountain bike cleats - very versatile. These indoor cycling bikes will arrive at Equinox gyms starting now throughout early Winter. They are exclusively at Equinox for the time being, but these bikes can only spell upgrades for most gyms. Tell me, do you spin?

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Lauren Conrad and Lo Bosworth Disagree on Spinning

While talking to PopSugar on their way to A Time For Heroes Celebrity Carnival , LC and Lo talked health and fitness. Lauren told Pop that the housemates cook a lot at home and are firm supporters of organic food. Among many things they share, one is a personal trainer. They do not, however, share the same opinion when it comes to spinning. Here’s a brief exchange to clue us in to their fitness personalities: Lo: I just started spin and Lauren went with me. LC: - and I hate it. I prefer boxing or hiking, more fun activities. Lo: I love it though. I think it’s just important to keep it varied so you don’t hit a plateau. Last year we learned that LC loved boxing , and glad to hear she is sticking with it - you gotta do what you love. I share a love of spinning with Lo. What about you? Where do you stand in the great spinning debate? Source

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Do Celebrity Weight Battles Cause More Harm Than Good?

Weight issues don’t make someone famous, but they frequently become center stage once celebrity status is official. Sure, the general public is overly concerned by struggles with the scale. But the celebrities who publicize their weight battles could be damaging the way the overweight public handles their own body issues. The New York Times takes issue with celebrity weight battles in a piece that explores the various ways celebs deal with their public struggles. The Times interviewed overweight women who feel offended and unmotivated when Kirstie Alley makes statements like “I was so much more disgusting than I thought!” and when Oprah admits that she’s embarrassed about hitting 200 pounds again. Self-esteem takes a beating when “before” pictures resemble what these women currently see in the mirror, and this affects the way the public perceives people who are overweight. Still, as one weight stigma expert says, “Celebrities can show us how complex this problem is. Even if you have all the resources at your fingertips, it doesn’t make you immune. So it’s important to see that it’s a battle for everyone.” Do Celebrity Weight Battles Cause More Harm Than Good? Yes, I think public celebrity weight battles cause more harm than good. No, I don’t think publicized weight battles cause more harm than good.

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Have Trouble Sleeping? Argue in the Morning

Tossing and turning in bed when you should be sleeping is not only frustrating, it is bad for your health. A good night’s rest helps fight many health issues, from breast cancer to the common cold . To protect the sanctity of your sleep, you need to work on relaxing at night, which is why sleep experts say to save your intense conversations for the morning and keep the pillow talk sweet. Stressful discussions, like your kid’s grades or the state of your finances, right before bed can and will keep you up at night. So rather than attempting to “sleep on it,” just save your tense talk for the morning when you will have all day to process the information and emotions; then chances are higher that you will be able to sleep tight. Source

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