NFL draft hopefuls flock to Denver to build their skills - Denver Post

NFL draft hopefuls flock to Denver to build their skills Denver Post All in hopes the former Northwestern Wildcats H-back could shave a tick or two off his 40-yard dash time, leap another half inch in the vertical jump and muscle up an extra rep or two in the 225-pound bench press. And it's working. and more »

Well with Michelle: Lifting weights a winner - The News-Press

Well with Michelle: Lifting weights a winner The News-Press These principles will teach you how to make sure you're using enough weight, determine your sets and reps and insure you're always progressing in your workouts. 1. Overload: To build muscle, you need to use more resistance than your muscles are used to ... and more »

Evidence big football players face heart risks - Fox News

Evidence big football players face heart risks Fox News Often, professional athletes' muscle mass can make for a high body mass index (BMI) -- a measure of weight in relation to height. And there's the argument that a high BMI based on muscle is not so bad, Baron pointed out in an interview. and more »

Exercise Makes Us Happy -- It's Science - Huffington Post

Exercise Makes Us Happy -- It's Science Huffington Post We know that regular fitness is good for the heart and that it can help the body to build muscles and maintain a healthy weight. But it also spurs the release of endorphins, those feel-good chemicals that promote happiness. and more »

The Big Gigs for the week of 2/10 - Minneapolis Star Tribune

The Big Gigs for the week of 2/10 Minneapolis Star Tribune In conjunction with St. John's Episcopal Church, he is organizing a benefit to raise money to help build a footbridge in the Guatemalan village of Nueva Providencia. The previous bridge was wiped out by Tropical Storm Agatha. Of course, Trailer Trash, ... and more »