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Joe Baur is a certified personal trainer with a bachelor's degree in mass communication from Miami University [Oxford, OH]. He became certified with the National Association of Sports Medicine in 2010 and continues to compete in various sports leagues and endurance events.

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Xperia PLAY 4G Smartphone Takes Mobile Gaming Back to Your Fingertips

January 31, 2012 | Joe Baur

When you're gaming, nothing beats the feel of a solid controller. Touchscreens simply don’t cut it for hardcore gamers on the go. Fortunately, Sony Ericsson recently launched Xperia PLAY 4G, an Android smartphone with every tool you need—plus real gaming...

Finding Your Second Leg: The Inspirational Story of Dominican Golfer Manuel De Los Santos

January 27, 2012 | Joe Baur

On a cloudy day with no breeze, Manuel De Los Santos stands at the tee wearing typical golf attire—a white ball cap to match his argyle sweater vest, a black polo, and a pair of khakis. But when he walks...

Five Most Anticipated Action Movies of 2012

January 26, 2012 | Joe Baur

Film critics seem to label every year as the "year of the blockbuster." But given the lineup we’re seeing for 2012, they might actually be right this time. Below are our five most anticipated action movies of 2012. Dark Knight Rises Let's...

How to Increase Your Shot Put Throw With U. S. Olympian Reese Hoffa

January 25, 2012 | Joe Baur

The art of a technically sound shot put throw is underappreciated. But thousands of throwers are searching for ways to improve their performance. Fortunately, 2007 World Outdoor Championship gold medalist Reese Hoffa is around to show how he became even...

Behind The Scenes at STACK Media in Cleveland

January 23, 2012 | Joe Baur

Athletes across the country know that STACK bridges the gap between them and superstars like Dwight Howard, Peyton Manning and Tim Tebow. Now it’s time to bridge the gap between you and some of the folks behind STACK Media. Last night,...

"MLB 12: The Show" Releases Adrian Gonzalez Cover Art

January 22, 2012 | Joe Baur

Pitchers and catchers won't report to spring training for another month, but Sony's release of its MLB 12: The Show cover art, featuring Red Sox slugger Adrian Gonzalez, has us more pumped than we've been in months for the return...

Adrian Gonzalez’s Full-Body Workout and Exclusive Interview, Coming Soon

January 21, 2012 | Joe Baur

We recently visited sunny San Diego to see Boston Red Sox slugger Adrian Gonzalez’s unique workout and hear his life story. At the end of the day, we left the Gonzalez Sports Academy (GSA)—a facility in Chula Vista, Calif. run...

Run Faster Than Ever With adidas adiZero Rush Running Shoes

January 19, 2012 | Joe Baur

The lighter the shoe, the faster you run. That’s the principle adidas has applied to their line of minimalist shoes since launching the first adiZero. Now runners can get their hands—or feet, rather—on a pair of adiZero Rush running shoes. “The...

Why Protein is Important for Athletes

January 17, 2012 | Joe Baur

Athletes across the spectrum of sports know protein is important. But not all know why it's important. Dr. Jeff Zachwieja, principal scientist at the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, explains the importance of protein and how consuming it at the right...

Share Your Athlete Experiences on Facebook and Twitter

January 12, 2012 | Joe Baur

As an athlete, you always have stories to tell: that time you nailed a jumper at the buzzer, scored the winning touchdown as time ran out, or survived a summer of brutal workouts that landed you on varsity. Something only...