Tips For Resolution Success
By Kyle Golden, Work It Founder and Certified Fitness Trainer
2011 is almost here! Many of us will make resolutions at the beginning of the year and chances are many of us will quickly fail at meeting or maintaining some of those resolutions. If you want to be successful at keeping your resolution, no matter what [...]
Clearing Up Confusion: What You Need To Know About Protein
By Shane Whitehead, Work It Trainer
(Note: This entry is intended to be general information only and not medical advice. Always follow the advice of your health care provider.)
Everyone knows what protein is, but many people don’t realize that increasing your intake can be beneficial. If you think protein’s only role is to build big [...]
2010 Fit Holiday Gift Guide
WORK IT’S 2010 FIT GIFT GUIDE
1. Lululemon’s Metal Vent Tech Long Sleeve Shirt
Lululemon is considred by many to be the best workout and yoga clothing company. Their Metal Vent technology is unique in that the metal threads weaved into the material makes it anti-stink, anti-static and moisture wicking while also being very light. It’s a [...]
Exercise May Help Ward Off A Cold
Yes, yet another reason why exercise is good for you. According to a study recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, regular, moderate exercise could help you fight off cold and flu bugs. Why? People who exercise regularly tend to have higher white blood cell counts (WBCs) than those who do not exercise [...]
Review: Vibram FiveFinger 6 Month Update
By Shane Whitehead, Work It Trainer
It has been almost 6 months since my initial purchase of the Vibram Five Fingers (VFF) and I have been very pleased with them. I wasn’t sure how they would hold up since I wear them everyday but they really have surprised me. The soles are very thin [...]
Networking Boot Camp
Work It is exploring the idea of coordinating and hosting a new approach to business networking and fitness. Many of us are in career positions that require us to network with others to get business, clients or share ideas. Most of the existing opportunities are centered around lunch or happy hours where you are most [...]
IBM 10k Uptown Classic (Sun, Oct. 17)
Would you like to join Work It at the IBM 10K Uptown Classic this year? Let us know if so! Online registration is $20 CLICK HERE. There isn’t an official team entry for the race so please let us know if you’d like to run with Work It.
We are looking forward to a [...]
Good luck to Team Work It at the Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay
Sunday, Sept 26, 2010 will be the Silicon Labs Austin Marathon Relay in downtown Austin. We want to wish good luck to Team Work It (Kyle, Shane, Troy, Enrique, and Paul)!! If you happen to be at the Marathon Relay on Sunday be sure to look for Team Work It.
Also, if you are interested in [...]
Renaming High Fructose Corn Syrup
If you have kept up with nutrition news at all you have heard the negative reports nutritionists give high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) . Well, it appears as though this has started to effect the bottom line of HFCS manufacturers. The demand for and the sale of items made with HFCS are at an [...]
Obese Teens and Stomach Surgery
Gastric banding surgery for obese teens? One study says that this procedure has seen a fivefold increase over the past 2 years. Let’s work on preventing (through healthy eating habits and exercise) this horrible condition that leads to so many health problems in the future!
Read the story on the ABC News website CLICK HERE
