Global Times: A gym coach in Shenyang, Liaoning Province [of China] has launched a secret sideline — by renting himself out as a punching bag for stressed women. But Lin Xiao said he has not told his family about his new sideline. He told the Liaoshen Evening Post, “It fits in well with my day […]
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The Star Press: August Roberson is smiling a lot these days. Not only does she have more energy, but her spirits are running high. She attributes it to the healthy lifestyle she and her husband, Jason, are leading with their daughters, Jocelyn, 4, and Madelyn, 2. At the core of it is a new exercise
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Time Magazine: To get in shape for her October wedding, Dawn-Samantha Cahill, 25, tried every exercise routine she could think of. Cahill was nearly ready to give up, until one day last spring, she discovered a video on YouTube about hula-hooping. “The woman in the video was so sexy, and the moves she was making
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This sounds like an interesting business idea. It’s from the UK, but could be successful here, too: What is a gnat? Basically it an airplane just like the ones the big boys in the military use for target practice, but much smaller and specifically designed to be shot at with shotguns. Imagine it. After a
This sounds fun. The Bow Range is an outdoor archery park located in Medford, Oregon. Here’s a video profile from a local television news station. More from The Bow Range’s website: The fun and exciting sport of 3D Archery is a form of Target Archery. 3D Archery can be participated by anyone at any skill
TumbleBus is a gym on wheels filled with fun equipment — bringing the best possible physical education class to children at daycares, elementary schools, private schools, etc. Cheerfully decorated, the TumbleBus provides a unique and fun way for children to receive the physical fitness that is so important to their developement. Instructors “with a special
If you’re a mom who recently had a baby, there is a good chance you’ve heard of or been to a StrollerStrides class near you. Known for their ability to work children into the workout, this is one company which has been an open secret for many women as they work to bring back their
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photo credit: ericmcgregor A London gym called Gymbox has come up with a new gimmick to differentiate itself from the competition: instead of lifting weights, you can lift humans. Wearing Lycra catsuits which label their weight, they sit on specially adapted machines and shout words of encouragement. The “dumbbells” include two dwarfs — 32-year-old Arti
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Moms Can Make Millions: After her son was born, Lisa Druxman wanted to stay home with her kids, but she still needed a full time income. One day while walking with her baby in his stroller, she had an “ah-ha!” moment when she realized she could start a business teaching classes that helped other moms
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Fortune Small Business: After falling in love with the Nintendo Wii’s physically demanding sports games, serial entrepreneur James Park, 32, started to ponder other ways to combine video games and fitness. The result: a $99 lipstick-size gadget that clips on to your clothes and uses a motion sensor to track everything from steps taken to
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