A recent study talked about the increased number of emergency room visits in recent years; up 50% over an 18 year period. The most common cause of injury? 65% dropped a free weight on a body part. I have to admit I laughed when I read that statistic, most people don’t know what they’re doing with free weights I cringe daily as I walk through the health club I work at and observe some almost catastrophes. So here’s some tips …

Kettlebells are all the rage in fitness these days. But these old school training tools can cause injury if not used properly. We interviewed Sandy Sommer, RKC of Charm City Kettlebells, a 4 year kettlebell expert to get the pros and cons of kettlebells.

There’s quite a bit of buzz about barefoot running. I’ve been seeing a lot of talk on twitter and a few of my clients have tried it as well. There’s a growing body of research that suggests a forefoot strike during a runner’s gait is healthier for the joints than the well-padded heel strike of a heavily cushioned sneaker.

The average American gets a refund of $2,488 (2007 numbers) from the IRS. What are some healthy ways to spend that money? Here’s some serious and not so serious suggestions.

World Fitness Day will apparently be just a tiny slice of the planet … although a star-studded event.

Jane Fonda has created the event to benefit her charity for teens at risk for pregnancy. She has several famous supports including Denise Austin, Billy Blanks, Ludacris, Richard Simmons and the Pointer Sisters.

Lord knows there are tons of “days” out there. Various groups try to attract a little attention by declaring a “day” and then holding some sort of festival. Sometimes it really takes off, “Earth Day” for instance and sometimes it’s a bit of a flop, April 17th is “National Cheeseball Day,” is anyone planning to celebrate that one? Now we have World Fitness Day.

The NCAA basketball tournament is going on and perhaps you’re inspired to shoot some hoops with your friends this weekend. Here’s some things to keep in mind.

when the Olympics come around, I just sit on my couch in awe at what those bodies … all of those bodies can do