http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/burn-activities-calorie-overload.html Well, I've never been a fan of gyms and if you know me, you know that food is by far my favorite hobby. In order to truly ensure that I don't blow up during the holidays I've got to get my a** in gear. Let's get down to the numbers. This is all based on a 130 pound individual. After these seven activities you'll be well on your way to burning off the meal and you never even had to set foot in a gym. Well, I've never been a fan of gyms and if you know me, you know that food is by far my favorite hobby. In order to truly ensure that I don't blow up during the holidays I've got to get my a** in gear. Let's get down to the numbers. This is all based on a 130 pound individual. After these seven activities you'll be well on your way to burning off the meal and you never even had to set foot in a gym. Battle of the Bulge Exercise Health Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:20:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/burn-activities-calorie-overload.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/strenth-training-energy-efficient.html Question: Any idea what green exercise is both great for your body and the environment? Answer: Strength Training Surprised? It all comes down to energy. Energy is an essential component when it comes to both your workout and the environment. Difference is: You want to use energy up while working out. You want to conserve energy when it comes to the environment. Fat = stored energy. What's the most efficient way to burn stored energy long term? Strength training. Question: Any idea what green exercise is both great for your body and the environment? Answer: Strength Training Surprised? It all comes down to energy. Energy is an essential component when it comes to both your workout and the environment. Difference is: You want to use energy up while working out. You want to conserve energy when it comes to the environment. Fat = stored energy. What's the most efficient way to burn stored energy long term? Strength training. Energy Exercise Health Weight Loss Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:30:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/strenth-training-energy-efficient.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/detox-health-sweat-lodge.html When word hit the newswire that three adults passed away during a five-day “spiritual warrior” retreat intended for “spiritual cleansing,” every bone in my yoga-practicing, spirituality-seeking body cringed. I thought, here’s just another new age-y story gone awry to give all of us yogins a bad name. When word hit the newswire that three adults passed away during a five-day “spiritual warrior” retreat intended for “spiritual cleansing,” every bone in my yoga-practicing, spirituality-seeking body cringed. I thought, here’s just another new age-y story gone awry to give all of us yogins a bad name. Exercise Health Weight Loss Yoga Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT Jessica Root http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/detox-health-sweat-lodge.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/lean-green-supermodel-diet.html It makes sense though right? Eating clean green food keeps junk like chemicals and toxins out of the body which helps to maintain that must-have gorgeous complexion and mandatory svelte physique. Models are paid to be beautiful. So, why not take a nod from their diets and green yours too? It makes sense though right? Eating clean green food keeps junk like chemicals and toxins out of the body which helps to maintain that must-have gorgeous complexion and mandatory svelte physique. Models are paid to be beautiful. So, why not take a nod from their diets and green yours too? Dairy Exercise Fish Healthy Foods Organic Foods Weight Loss Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/lean-green-supermodel-diet.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/social-media-motivate-exercise.html Let’s face it, that energy-sapping treadmill (yes, even if it is never used… but it’s still plugged into the wall!) in the corner is not motivating you to workout. Nor is that ridiculously expensive gym card (the one that supports the insane electric bill and non-green equipment at the gym) that dangles from your key chain. And now that getting "a bikini-ready body" is no longer a goal, what is going to motivate you enough to get your butt in gear and shed some fat? Technology. Let’s face it, that energy-sapping treadmill (yes, even if it is never used… but it’s still plugged into the wall!) in the corner is not motivating you to workout. Nor is that ridiculously expensive gym card (the one that supports the insane electric bill and non-green equipment at the gym) that dangles from your key chain. And now that getting "a bikini-ready body" is no longer a goal, what is going to motivate you enough to get your butt in gear and shed some fat? Technology. Exercise Green Community Health Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:30:00 GMT Laurel House http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/social-media-motivate-exercise.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-workouts-guide.html Before you commit to a workout plan that depends on massive electricity usage, automotive transportation, and a slew of new gear, wait: there's a greener way. Before you commit to a workout plan that depends on massive electricity usage, automotive transportation, and a slew of new gear, wait: there's a greener way. Exercise Green Sports Outdoors Sun, 11 Oct 2009 15:22:00 GMT Blythe Copeland http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/green-workouts-guide.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/cars-americans-obese-driving.html Okay, I know--there are a lot of things that can make you fat. Fast food can make you fat. Lack of exercise can make you fat. Plastic is making us fat. But here's one thing that makes you fat you might not consider as often: your car. Okay, I know--there are a lot of things that can make you fat. Fast food can make you fat. Lack of exercise can make you fat. Plastic is making us fat. But here's one thing that makes you fat you might not consider as often: your car. Cars Exercise Health Transportation Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:00:00 GMT Brian Merchant http://planetgreen.discovery.com/work-connect/cars-americans-obese-driving.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/international-walk-school-day.html Whether your child is wearing boots, sneakers or pretty little Mary Janes, walking to school is a must on Oct. 7, as it's the 10th annual International Walk to School Day. Whether your child is wearing boots, sneakers or pretty little Mary Janes, walking to school is a must on Oct. 7, as it's the 10th annual International Walk to School Day. Exercise Green Community Take Action Transportation Walking Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:30:00 GMT Cara Smusiak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/international-walk-school-day.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/exercise-proper-green-perspective.html Fitness—both mental and physical—is a crucial component for any serious activist. Fitness—both mental and physical—is a crucial component for any serious activist. Exercise Health Outdoors Wed, 30 Sep 2009 07:00:00 GMT Mickey Z. http://planetgreen.discovery.com/food-health/exercise-proper-green-perspective.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-national-parks-hiking.html Traveling through our national parks is incredibly inexpensive and rewarding. From wetlands to desert and glaciers to beaches, our national parks have it all. If you’re looking for great hiking it comes as no surprise that there are a lot of great spots to choose from. Traveling through our national parks is incredibly inexpensive and rewarding. From wetlands to desert and glaciers to beaches, our national parks have it all. If you’re looking for great hiking it comes as no surprise that there are a lot of great spots to choose from. Eco-Friendly Travel Exercise Nature Outdoors Fri, 25 Sep 2009 07:30:00 GMT Sara Novak http://planetgreen.discovery.com/travel-outdoors/top-national-parks-hiking.html