Woman to become NY firefighter despite failing crucial fitness test

New York PostWoman to become NY firefighter despite failing crucial fitness testNew York PostThe FDNY for the first time in its history will allow someone who failed its crucial physical-fitness test to join the Bravest, The Post has learned. Rebecca Wax, 33, is set to graduate Tuesday from the Fire Academy without passing the Functional ...Woman to come to be NY firefighter regardless of failing vital fitness testThe Postall 16 news articles »

The trouble with Apple Watch's fitness tracker

Cult of MacThe trouble with Apple Watch's fitness trackerCult of MacBut fitness trends come and go. These days, gym-goers tend to scorn cardio, arguing that it's just a way to “lose gains”. They don't want to get skinny, they want to get buff. A surplus of calories is required to build muscle mass, so the last thing ...

Misfit Shine: The best fitness tracker

Network WorldMisfit Shine: The best fitness trackerNetwork WorldThis gadget is outstanding! Great functionality, great design, great price! Now there's no excuse not to "quantify" yourself. Network World | May 2, 2015 4:33 PM PT. RELATED TOPICS. Smartphones · Mobile Apps. Want to track your health? You need to get ...

7 health and fitness gifts for Mother's Day

Fox News7 health and fitness gifts for Mother's DayFox NewsPrevious Next. Flowers are always a safe bet, but why not give the health-conscious mom in your life a gift that she can actually use and start enjoying right away? In fact, 31 percent of moms said they want to do an outdoor activity like hiking or ...

Fun and fitness

The HinduFun and fitnessThe HinduAt the F3 Fit Kids camp, children from the age of five to 18, hop, skip, jump and sprint on the way to fitness. “We start with mobility drills for warm-up, and do stretches and stability exercises as part of the everyday programme,” says T.M. Thangavel ...

Daniel Sturridge 'underlying issues' with his fitness our main concern, says ...

Daily MailDaniel Sturridge 'underlying issues' with his fitness our main concern, says ...Daily MailLiverpool manager Brendan Rodgers admits their primary aim is to get striker Daniel Sturridge consistently fit, which is why he has been sent to the United States for further assessment. Sturridge has made just 18 appearances this season, and has been ...Liverpool seek answers on Daniel Sturridge's injury problemsEurosport.com ASIAall 64 news articles »

Microsoft wants third

EngadgetMicrosoft wants third-party apps for its fitness trackerEngadgetMicrosoft Band users might get to enjoy a lot more third-party apps in the near future. Redmond has released the full Band SDK, giving developers power to create fully functional apps for the fitness tracker. The company already launched a preview ...and more »