Since I’m such an old school-traditionalist, I’m surprised about my own enthusiastic reaction to the latest fitness trend that is happening in some schools across the nation.

High tech fitness equipment is now being used in some elementary PE classes, as part of the standard curriculum. As I explained in my article about used gym equipment, fancy machines found in national fitness clubs can be quite affordable when bought as refurbished equipment. Some schools are incorporating such equipment into their programs.

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I’ve got a great tool for all of you who want to stay on track with redefining fat for yourself to mean FIT AFTER THIRTY!!!!

What do you get when you cross fitness trainer, Kathy Smith, with U2’s Bono, and a killer bootie workout? Okay, besides a great looking kid? You get one of the coolest advances in exercise and fitness since the Nike swoosh, that’s what!

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Last year when I wrote articles about vibrators and doing Kegel exercises to improve your sex life and overall uro-gynecological health, some people close to me accused me of writing about sex too much - telling me I might be limiting my blog’s appeal to just single people.

Whoa! Hold up! (screeching brakes sound effect in your head goes here). Where the hell is it written that single people are the only ones interested in sex?

Who says that if a woman has kids and/or gets married, somehow the sexual part of who she is shuts down? Okay, I know the harried life of a family woman makes it hard sometimes to fit sex into her life, but in my opinion, married women should be, and can be getting more and better sex than the rest of us! But regardless of marital status, I knew women were hungry for sexual information and eager to talk about it!

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Okay, all of you pregnant *f.a.t. sisters and those planning on becoming pregnant - I’ve got a new line of clothes for you! You know that my philosophy is that all women should look and feel good during their workouts, because fitness is not just about your body - it’s about your mind and spirt! And let’s be honest -  looking frumpy is just plain de-motivating. Pregnant women tell me it’s even harder to not feel like a Frump-a-Lump when exercising, because, well….there’s a big lump attached to them.

So maybe there’s not much you can do about the Lump part, but I got your back on the Frump-a- part of the equation.  I’ve just discovered a company created by two women, with an emphasis on maternity fitness apparel! It’s called BornFit.com, and I think you are going to find their clothes to be affordable, practical and attractive! With any luck, we’ll get to review some of them for you, but for now, go check out the site!

Some of you moms have already emailed me to let me know you entered the fitness getaway/product launch contest, sponsored by Ammo Marketing, that I introduced yesterday. But in case you missed my article, I’m going to re-cap for you.

The opportunity will allow two lucky moms to try out a fitness video game similar to Wii Fit and report their experiences with it. I’m extremely excited about more fitness video games entering the space, but I’m especially excited that it has the involvement of Bob Greene, Oprah’s trainer!

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One thing about writers is that we have immense fascination with the meaning behind words. And it is especially exciting for someone who operates a health and fitness blog, to learn that the meaning behind the name of a fitness company that we all know and love, actually stands for one of the same principles that Fit After Thirty was founded on! Fit After Thirty is not only the redefining of fat, but our asterisk graphic logo embodies the idea that the body, mind, and spirit are interconnected, and to be truly fit and healthy, you have to be healthy on all three of those levels!!

ASICS is an acronym for the latin phrase: Anima Sana In Corpore Sano, which means, “a sound mind in a sound body.” And since we at *f.a.t. talk so much about  mind and body, I thought it would be appropriate to suggest two ASICS apparel items that will help you start checking off items on your *f.a.t. Fitness Resolutions list! 

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With just a few days left before Christmas, I’m sure some of you may be looking to buy some in-home gym equipment to give as a gift to yourself or someone you love. No doubt about it, having fitness equipment right there in your own house will make it easier to fulfill your fitness New Year’s resolutions to get Fit After Thirty! But some of you may be under the impression that owning gym equipment is something only wealthy celebrities can afford. Nothing could be further from the truth.

With retail stores in a desperate position due to the troubled economy, you will undoubtedly be able to find some very good deals on new ellipticals, treadmills, rowing machines, exercise bikes and weight machines. But if, after checking sale prices for new equipment, you still aren’t finding anything within your budget, it’s time to consider one of the best kept secrets since period panties - refurbished gym equipment. 

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We know on top of every girl’s Christmas wish list is some romance and good lovin’, but besides that, what can you get a fitness minded woman this holiday season? It’s time to finish your  last minute shopping and regardless of what your budget is, we have the best ideas for the *f.a.t.ty (Fit After Thirty Hotty) in your life! Actually, these gifts will work for teens and twentysomethings too!

Whether the person on your gift list is a lifelong fitness fanatic or just getting around to embracing a healthy lifestyle, we have the items that will make the experience positive! $= under $20, $$=$20-$100, $$$=$100-$300, $$$$=$300-$1,000. We even have an amazing and FREE stocking stuffer idea that can’t be beat!

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Well, in the spirit of trying to keep *f.a.t. readers informed about up and coming trends, I am passing along this very interesting bicycle invention, called the Conference Bike. The part of me that thinks everyone should look for ways to work fitness into their relationships is really thinking this thing is fantastic. You be the judge!

Speaking of trends, the last one we informed you about, Sweaty Bands, is getting some exposure in Self Magazine this month! Way to go, Sweaty Bands! For the magazine article, you’ll have to pick one up at stores. To read more about my love of Self Magazine, click here.

One of my favorite stores happens to be REI, so a couple years ago, before going on a white water rafting trip, I made use of my REI membership benefits to get some moisture wicking clothes for the trip.

During my shopping expedition, I got turned on to a brand called SportHill, and it’s been one of my best fitness discoveries yet!

I left the store that day with a SportHill racer back, long sports bra in a sexy, pale blue paisley pattern. The moisture wicking fabric made it perfect for both running and water rafting, but because of the cute pattern, and full torso coverage, it was suitable as a crossover tank that I could wear for doing post-gym errands. 

The bra itself is extremely supportive with thin cup liners to prevent the dreaded T.H.O. I can’t seem to find this style anymore, but I have discovered a similar style called the Essential II Shimmel, which is a zip up the front, racer back with a built in bra. They come in fun, feminine patterns and colors! Milemarkersports.com has them on sale for $14.95 which is a total steal considering they are normally $49.95.

Another SportHill product I like is the Infuzion Pocket top is ideal for winter sports. It uses their trademarked Swift fabric, which is insulating while being breathable, and it offers protection from the wind, all without being bulky and cumbersome!

There is a pocket (hence, the name Infuzion Pocket) in the back for your must haves, and one on the sleeve for your audio device of choice! This shirt is on sale on the REI site for just under $65.00 ($35.00 below it’s normal $100.00 value!) They have a guy’s version of this same top which is also on sale, and would make a perfect Christmas gift for the fitness minded guy in your life!!

And although this sounds like a paid testimonial for SportHill and REI, I cross my Fit After Thirty heart and hope to die (of old age unrelated to heart disease), that I am not being paid to brag on them!!