Broga Yoga

Broga: Finally, Yoga for Dudes

If you’re a guy who feels too shy or emasculated by the idea of attending a yoga class among a sea of women, you can now feel at ease at “Broga,” a studio and practice geared toward men.

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Tumblr Bans Pro-Eating Disorder and Other Self-Harm Blogs

Social blog platform Tumblr announced Thursday that it would be banning blogs that “actively promote self-harm.” This includes “blogs that glorify or promote anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders; self-mutilation; or suicide.”

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Rough Workout? North Carolina Gym Adds ‘Air Napping’ Class to Exercise Routine

If you snooze, you lose. Could this be the newest adage in the workout world?

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Lexington, Ky: Home to America’s Biggest Couch Potatoes

According to one list, Lexington, Kentucky needs to hit the gym.

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Proving What You’ve Long Suspected, Numbers Show That (Almost) No One Rollerblades Anymore

Ah, the good old days of Rollerblading. We all remember them. But, in case you weren’t already aware, those days are over.

The slimmer Mr. Potato Head, left, and his classic counterpart

Slimmer Spud: Mr. Potato Head Sheds Some Pounds

The noticeably thinner tater is part of Hasbro’s “Active Adventures” campaign – and he can even fit into a pair of pants now! (via Healthland)

A veterinarian places Tzvika, an injured female turtle, on a carpet at the Wildlife Hospital in the Ramat Gan Safari near Tel Aviv. About two months ago Tzvika was run over by a lawn mower, suffering severe damage to her shell and a spinal injury that affected her ability to use her rear limbs. The wheels, attached by veterinarians at the Safari, elevate the turtle to keep the shell from being worn down and enable her to walk.

Reading While Eating for January 6: Scares, Leaks and Tears

Thursday’s links include a turtle with wheels for legs. Why wouldn’t you read on?

Madonna cuts the ribbon at the opening of her Hard Candy Fitness gym in Mexico City on November 29.

Into the Groove: Madonna Opens Gym in Mexico City

Well, she does have rock-hard abs. 

Jane Fonda

Jane Fonda, 72, Plans New Workout DVDs

Would you let a 72-year-old lead you in a fitness routine? You would if she was Jane Fonda.

U.S. first lady Michelle Obama greets guests at a YMCA

Shorter Wedding Dances? YMCA Shrinks Nickname to ‘Y’

For the first time in 43 years, the Chicago-based non-profit is changing its brand.