AltWeeklies Wire
Unicyclist's Affair with the Foothills: Man Drives 200 Miles to Ride Santa Barbara Trailsnew
Santa Barbara County is also a hub for mountain unicyclists, also known as MUni. One of these is the energetic and passionate Terry Peterson, a 54-year-old extreme unicyclist who frequents Santa Barbara trails even though he lives in Redondo Beach.
Santa Barbara Independent |
Jordan Lerum |
03-01-2010 |
Sports
Pole Dancing: Good for the Body, But What About a Woman's Soul?new

In the last few years, pole dancing has emerged from strip clubs to become a nationwide exercise trend. But how powerful can a woman be when she's dangling by a leg and touching her "teaser"?
Dallas Observer |
Megan Feldman |
11-10-2008 |
Sports
Lean, Mean Meat-Free Bodybuilding Machinenew

Robert Cheeke is a bodybuilder, but he has an even better reason to be proud of his massive muscles--they're made of soy. Cheeke isn't just vegan; he's preaching the good news that eating a plant-based diet doesn't mean being a noodle-armed wimp.
Willamette Week |
John Minervini |
07-16-2008 |
Sports
Fitness in Ten Thousand Easy Steps: Pedometersnew
A vacuum cleaner or liposuction might have been a more insulting birthday gift than a pedometer, but at least they cost more than 20 bucks.
Boise Weekly |
Dr. Ed Rabin |
10-20-2005 |
Science
Fit to be Tied (to a Contract)new
The fitness industry is booming, but are clubs maximizing their revenue at the expense of consumers' rights?
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