That's Fit

This week delivered a double dose of The Biggest Loser, filled with a giant tub full of water for a challenge to remember. Players had to stand and hold onto skinny bars in a vat of water for as long as possible, while the water slowly drained from their chest to their toes. I immediately put my money on a guy to win this one, they typically have stronger guns. But in reality, the test required balance, strength, tolerance for pain and mental fortitude -- Vicky scored a big win for the Brown team.

Here are the winning lessons offered in both high-emotion episodes:

This week started out with the announcement that the families would be heading on a road trip to the Grand Canyon. But you know what road trips mean: Unhealthy eating and little activity. Contestants did ok in the eating department, but with tough trainers Jillian and Bob not along for the ride, fitness fell off their list of priorities.

Here are some of the lessons learned from this episode:

The fitness equipment, apparel and boxing giant Everlast was so impressed with our That's Fit Fitzness Fiends that they're ready to start rewarding people. Not only am I, your loving online fitness trainer, proud of you all, but Everlast is proud of you too!

For the next two months (at minimum), Everlast will be rewarding an Everlast Fitzness Fiend of the Week with one of their hot new tank tops from their Spring collection. They're absolutely gorgeous, totally comfy, and of ridiculously high quality.

I'm thrilled with the grand response from those of you who've already participated as a Fiend, and even more excited to meet the rest of you!Presents aside, the Fitzness Fiend feature is a great way to share much that you've learned on your way to becoming more fit. We've all ventured down so many paths to better health, it'd be a sin not to share our secrets and successes with others!

Want to hear some not-so-surprising news? The average American exercises 20 minutes a day. More not-so-surprising news: The average American spends about four or more hours watching TV.

You've heard the fitness tips before. Exercising can be easy and fun. It can fit into any lifestyle and any routine. You can exercise while watching TV, or even just during the commercial breaks. Like many of you, my initial reaction is usually, "But watching TV is for relaxing, for sitting on the couch," and "Commercials are the perfect amount of time to grab a bag of popcorn."

So how do we move from the couch to the exercise mat? My trick is to stick in a DVD. No, not an exercise DVD, but movies that inspires me to get active.

Read on for my personal favorites for all occasions:

I know. Isn't this a disgusting topic? Blech. How do I know this information you wonder? Well, a few days ago I had the luxury of speaking with one of the coolest men on television, Discovery Channel's Man vs. Wild star, Bear Grylls. Bear travels to the wildest locations around the world and teaches survival skills. So, just in case you get stranded in Antarctica some day......you'll know what to do.

Bear's complete interview will be featured in an upcoming Celebrity Fitzness Report here on ThatsFit.com, but in the interim I thought I'd share this fun information with you. A huge part of surviving in the wild is knowing what to eat and what not to eat. Bear discriminates against poisonous things, not disgusting things. Apparently neither should we.

This season he feasted on goat testicles. He was presented with them by some nomadic tribesman and contrary to Bear's initial projections, they did not taste like hard boiled eggs..................

When it comes to making fit decisions, sometimes we just need some inspiration from others. So, we offer you our FitTV program guide, a weekly round-up of health-related TV coverage to provide that extra ounce of motivation and loads of information. Feel free to report back and let us know what is view-worthy!

It's a great week for healthy living TV! Get inspired by Discovery Health Channel's Relay For Life coverage and weight-loss reality program I Lost It! Get healthy food tips from the Food Network, plug in to early morning exercise with Lifetime's Denise Austin, and watch the season premiere of NBC's "The Biggest Loser." Don't waste time seeking out your favorite health & fitness programming; we've compiled it all for you right here ... Happy (and healthy) viewing!

When it comes to making fit decisions, sometimes we just need some inspiration from others. So, we offer you our FitTV program guide, a weekly round-up of health-related TV coverage to provide that extra ounce of motivation and loads of information.

For more complete programming on dedicated health channels like The Discovery Channel, FitTV and the LIME Channel, we suggest bookmarking their online schedules (we'll highlight 3-4 programs from these three health-focused channels each week). Feel free to report back and let us know what is view-worthy!

ABC FAMILY
Living the Life - 8/27 - 9/1
Healthcasts - 8/31, 9/1

BRAVO
Work Out - 8/27, 8/29, 8/30

DISCOVERY HEALTH CHANNEL
Super Obese - 8/30, 8/31, 9/2
We Lost 800 Pounds: Robin and Jackie - 9/2
The Best and the Brightest - 9/2

FINE LIVING
The Right Fit - 8/28 - 9/1
Back to Basics - 8/28 - 9/1
Radical Sabbatical - 8/27, 8/31 - 9/2
The Wandering Golfer - 8/27 - 8/31, 9/2

FIT TV
Ballroom Bootcamp - 9/1, 9/2
Fit Nation: Defending Your Health - 8/28, 8/29, 9/2
Living Fresh (Fresh Water) - 8/29, 8/30, 9/2

FOOD NETWORK
Weighing In (Js) - 8/29
Calorie Commando (Dinner Fix) - 8/30
Low Carb and Lovin' It (Quick and Low Carb Easy Gourmet) - 8/30
The Food Hunter (Exotic Thailand Fruit Hunt) - 8/31
Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger (Right On Budget) - 9/2

HBO
Billie Jean King: Portrait of a Pioneer - 8/29, 8/31

LIME CHANNEL
Inner Peace for Busy People - 8/28, 9/2
The Good Green Earth - 9/1, 9/3
Orgasmic Organic - 8/30, 9/2

SYNDICATED
Martha Stewart Show - 8/30 (One segment includes information about Martha's healthy living magazine, Body + Soul)
Petkeeping with Mark Marrone - 8/28 - 9/1

THE LEARNING CHANNEL
Untold Stories of the E.R. -- 8/30, 8/31

VH1
Celebrity Fit Club 4 - 8/27 - 9/2

When it comes to making fit decisions, sometimes we just need some inspiration from others. So, we offer you our FitTV program guide, a weekly round-up of health-related TV coverage to provide that extra ounce of motivation and loads of information.

For more complete programming on dedicated health channels like The Discovery Channel, FitTV and the LIME Channel, we suggest bookmarking their online schedules (we'll highlight 3-4 programs from these three health-focused channels each week). Feel free to report back and let us know what is view-worthy!

BRAVO
Work Out - 8/20, 8/22, 8/23, 8/25, 8/26

DISCOVERY HEALTH CHANNEL
Body Challenge: The Ultimate Slimdown (The Battle Begins) - 8/23, 8/26
627 Lb. Woman: Jackie's Story - 8/23, 8/24, 8/26
Full Body Lift: Valerie's Story - 8/26

FINE LIVING
The Wandering Golfer - 8/20, 8/22, 8/23, 8/26
Back to Basics - 8/21 - 8/25
The Right Fit - 8/21 - 8/25

FIT TV
Fat Flush - 8/22, 8/26
Living Fresh: Building A Green House - 8/22, 8/23, 8/26
Buff Brides: The Bridal Challenge (Monica & Erika) - 8/23, 8/24
Fit Family: All-American Family - 8/23, 8/24

FOOD NETWORK
Weighing In (Cruise Ladies/SNL) - 8/22
Calorie Commando (Best Spuds) - 8/23
Low Carb and Lovin' It (Low Carb Grilling) - 8/23
The Food Hunter (Maui Pineapple Hunt) - 8/24
Healthy Appetite with Ellie Krieger (Hot Off the Grill) - 8/26

HBO
Three Sisters: Searching for a Cure - 8/22
Pandemic: Facing AIDS: Brazil - 8/23, 8/24
Dare to Dream: The Story of the U.S. Women's Soccer Team - 8/24, 8/26

LIME CHANNEL
Pure & Simple with Michel Nishan - 8/23
Mind, Body & Soul - 8/21 - 8/25
Stott Pilates with Moira - 8/21 - 8/25
Yoga Zone - 8/21 - 8/25

SUNDANCE CHANNEL
Go Further - 8/23, 8/26

SYNDICATED
Dr. Phil: The Competition - 8/21
Dr. Phil: Unforgettable Weight Stories - 8/22
Dr. Phil: Extreme Food Obsessions - 8/24

THE LEARNING CHANNEL
The Smallest People In The World - 8/23
Amazing Medical Stories: Defying the Odds - 8/23, 8/24
Incredible Medical Mysteries: Growing Up Old - 8/23, 8/24

VH1
Celebrity Fit Club 4 - 8/20 - 8/26
Celebrity Diet Secrets Revealed - 8/21