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Weight Training Basics
The same principles apply just as much to everyday athletes who work out in the local gym or at home, says Chester S. 'Many people are setting up e...
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Benefits of Pilates
'It is an education in body awareness,' says Galliano, who owns Live Art Pilates studio in Los Angeles. Can Pilates exercises really give you a was...
Read moreBasics: Build Muscle for Better Health
'Three to four hours after a strength- training workout, you're still burning calories,' says Seibers, a creator of fitness videos including the 'S...
Read moreFitness Basics: Swimming is for Everyone
Angela Lane has great memories of swimming during her childhood, spending endless summer days at the pool to find refuge from the Arkansas heat. 'S...
Read moreFitness Basics: Running for Your Life
You don't have to be an athlete -- or even aspire to be one -- to start running. Whatever your goals, says Scott's coach, Julie Isphording, running...
Read moreHow to Start a Fitness Plan
To find exercise buddies, check out fitness, yoga, or dance classes in your area. Or step out of your comfort zone and try a sport or other activit...
Read moreHow to Manage Sore Muscles and Joint Pain
When your joints feel sore and achy, that's usually a sign of osteoarthritis. But all of that exercise can cause soreness and stiffness that shows ...
Read moreHow to Pick Good Sunglasses
Before you even check the price tag, read the label. “You want both of those blocked 99 to 100%,” says eye doctor Rachel Bishop, MD. UV light can c...
Read moreBloating 101: Why You Feel Bloated
If you frequently experience bloating caused by gas, avoid these habits that increase how much air you swallow. It’s possible that practicing ways ...
Read moreFacts on Leptin: FAQ
'Leptin is the way your fat cells tell your brain that your energy thermostat is set right,' Lustig says. 'Leptin tells your brain that you have en...
Read moreSecrets of Successful Weight Maintenance
Hill, PhD, co-founder of the National Weight Control Registry, a national database of more than 10,000 people who have lost an average of 66 pounds...
Read moreWhole Truth About Whole Grains
And don't think that you can keep eating white, refined- grain products and just supplement them with some extra fiber. Frankly, we are only just r...
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