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For Big Results, Think Small (Article)
There's no quick fix for fitness.
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Lessons from the Pros (Article)
At Ron Kiefel's Colorado bike shop, many of the heroes and heroines of the sport gathered to tell stories and sign autographs for an enthusiastic crowd of 1,000. Their stories were funny as well as highly motivational.
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Leaders of the Pack (Article)
We look at an assortment of hydration systems sure to satisfy your exercise-induced thirst.
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Hit the Hot Tub (Tip)
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More Holiday Survival Tips (Article)
Enjoy the holidays--you'll be healthier if you do!
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Let the Games End! (Article)
Humorous list of dumb sports in the Olympics.
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Laughing Matters (Article)
Ever the comedian, Robin Williams dishes about his fitness routine in a hilarious Q&A.
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I Love my Body! (Article)
Forget about unrealistic media images and learn to love your body.
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From Fast Food to Just Fast (Article)
Inspirational story about Teresa Loveless' fitness victory.
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Fitness Blahs? (Article)
Basic motivational tips from sports psychologist Jerry Lynch
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Pack Your Workout Duds (Article)
Vacations can be tough if you're trying to live a healthier lifestyle than the rest of your family. Here are some tips for staying on track.
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Ice Right (Tip)
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Got Goal? (Article)
It's easy to feel like a failure if you don't reach your fitness goal. But many of us set unreachable goals to begin with.
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Shape Up for Winter (Article)
A four-week winter sports training program that incorporates aerobic fitness, intervals, weights, stretching, and some plyometrics.
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Savoring the Journey (Article)
Sports psychologist Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., offers tips on how to set goals and increase the enjoyment of working out.
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Train For More Gain (Article)
Nutritionist discusses the fundamentals for an effective training program.
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Read All About Them (Article)
Three success stories highlighting the fitness/athletic accomplishments of some of our users.
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New National Health Plan Stresses Exercise (Article)
2010 Health Initiative stresses physical activity and improvement over past performances
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Forget "No Pain, No Gain" (Article)
Mental-fitness expert Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., answers your questions about keeping motivated
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Aspirin Caution (Tip)
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I Was a Teenage Couch Potato (Article)
How I dropped 50 pounds (many times) and changed my life
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All the News That's Fit (Article)
The news from the world of sports and fitness.
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Beat the Clock (Article)
Ten timesaving tips to help you get your daily dose of sweat.
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The Weight Loss Triad (Article)
The three essentials for weight loss
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Yoga for Mommies (Article)
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It's All Relative (Article)
When you're on vacation with family, other fitness-minded family members can help you stay in shape, even if they='re not physically able to join your workouts. And the kids in your family can really help put the fun back into fitness.
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Get Fit Faster! (Article)
Training at higher intensities isn't just for competitors. Everyone can benefit from varying the pace of workouts.
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Getting to the Heart of It (Article)
Mental-fitness expert Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., answers your questions about waning willpower and dealing with performance pressure.
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Skip a Day (Tip)
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The Quest for Motivation (Article)
Motivating is harder than it sounds, and you struggle with it every day. Too bad it can't be clinically fixed like a medical problem.
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Make a New Plan, Stan. (Article)
This article reviews four key principles (overload, adaptation, periodization, and specificity) that are important to understand when considering your overall training plan.
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Gym Rut (Article)
Many people equate exercise with the gym. However, getting outdoors is a great way to energize your workouts and keep boredom at bay.
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Guidelines for Success (Article)
Don't let life's complications interfere with your exercise goals
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Soggy Shoes (Tip)
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Shop Like an Athlete (Article)
You know you're an athlete when you're on a first-name basis with everyone at your local shop.
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Fit First (Article)
Motivational answers to your questions.
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Guide to Home Strength Stations (Article)
Bargain priced and packed with features, the new home weight machines prove small is beautiful.
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Dear Diary (Tip)
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Start Making Sense (Article)
Psychiatrists and personal trainers strive to make you well balanced and happy with yourself.
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Follow the Bouncing Ball (Article)
This article describes the fundamentals of table tennis, a great aerobic workout and a challenging competitive sport.
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Kicking Shinsplints (Article)
A few tips on motivation and mental trickery
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Fitness Kick (Article)
Actor Jackie Chan shares his fitness regimen.
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Eyewear Basics (Tip)
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Standing Tall (Article)
Poor posture is often just a question of not having enough muscle strength to stand up straight.
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Start the Easy Way (Article)
Motivation column.
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Treadmill Drill (Article)
The pros and cons of taking a running workout outdoors.
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Good Morning! (Tip)
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Fitness: Don't Leave Home Without It (Article)
On the road (to fitness) again: Here are some tips to help you stay in shape on your next trip.
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Dear Abby in Adidas (Article)
What 80-year-old Abigail Van Buren (Dear Abby) does to stay fit
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Olympic Coverage; Hollywood style (Article)
NBC's Olympic coverage may have sold its soul to gain viewers for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, but at least they're getting the spirit of it.
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Run on Water (Tip)
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No More Excuses (Article)
Sometimes we're more motivated to exercise, sometimes less. Don't worry, you're not alone. Here are some thoughts on dealing with low motivation.
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Editors' Gift Picks (Article)
We suggest great gear for gift giving for the holiday season.
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L.A. Fitness Factories (Article)
Workout secrets from the founders of L.A.'s cutting-edge Critical Mass "personal training boutique."
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Vegetable Therapy (Tip)
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Records Are Made To Be Broken (Article)
There's a record for everything active--or inactive. (Did you know the record for the longest period without moving is over 18 hours?)
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Get Off the Injury List (Article)
Injury can strike any athlete, but with modern advances in medicine and rehab, most people recover from their injuries and continue with their sport. Here are some tips on how to survive--and prosper--during the downtime incurred when you're injured.
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Ordinary Heroes (Article)
Athlete and coach explains why she loves to coach.
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Sleep Tight (Tip)
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Winter Blues (Article)
Even if you don't suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder, the long weeks of winter can be discouraging when you're trying to stay active. Here are some ways to avoid the blues and stick with your fitness goals.
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10 Movies that Motivate (Article)
Ten more sports movies.
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Fear of Failure (Article)
Weekly Q&A on the mind-body-spirit connection to fitness, featuring Jerry Lynch, Ph.D.
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Feeling Sluggish? (Tip)
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Top 10 Sports Movies! (Article)
Park your deriere on the couch, grab your dumbells and popcorn, andprepare for a visual workout of ten of the best sports flicks.
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I Went from 8 Miles a Day to Binge Eating (Article)
Motivation Station: Coping with a personal crisis
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Sticking to It (Article)
Goal-setting advice.
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Never Race to your Front Door (Tip)
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Bring Out Your Inner Athlete (Article)
Although you may not think of yourself as an athlete now, you have the potential to motivate others as well as yourself to live healthier, more active lives.
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Exercise Anyway! (Article)
Ideas for training when you can't get out of the house.
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Strike a Training Balance (Article)
Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., answers questions pertaining to the mind-body-spirit connection to fitness. Heres the fourth in his weekly series.
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About Cholesterol (Tip)
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Goal-Getter (Article)
Goal Getter
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Every day--a New Opportunity (Article)
There are lots of excuses not to work out: busy life, family, etc. Just do it though, and you'll be happy afterwards.
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Growing Up (Article)
An interview with "Leave it to Beaver" TV show star Jerry Mathers, who tells how he got back in shape.
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Get a Rub (Tip)
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Happy Holidays! (Article)
This time of year brings stress for many of us. Here are a few thoughts on surviving them.
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Get Healthy for the Holidays! (Article)
Launch feature for holiday eating support community.
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Weekend Warrior Syndrome (Article)
Does your fitness regimen consists of going nuts on Saturday and Sunday? Get out of warrior mode and learn to workout without risking injury.
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25 Years and Counting (Article)
A training log lets you chart workouts, record performances, plan your exercise, and avoid overtraining. It's also a great way to look back on your life.
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How It Helped Me Get in Shape (Article)
How one woman lost 80 pounds and found her inner athlete
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Life in the Fast Lane (Article)
Speed isn't just for pro athletes. Anyone can benefit from running, cycling, walking or skating faster than they normally do. Speedwork doesn't have to be drudgery either--fun exercises and games enhance speed as effectively as intervals and sprints.
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Overcoming Setbacks (Article)
How to learn from setbacks and failures in order to succeed.
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Icing Achilles (Tip)
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Finding Fitness Friends (Article)
Resident motivation specialist discusses how training buddies can help you reach your fitness goals.
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Are Drugs Killing Sports? (Article)
After a series of examples of recent drug cases in sports, we examine how drugs improve performance, the results of drug use for sports and what can be done about it.
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Up the Fun Factor (Article)
Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., answers questions pertaining to the mind-body-spirit connection to fitness. Heres the second in the weekly series.
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The Structured Training Plan (Article)
Getting in shape doesn't just happen.
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Make Time for You (Article)
Nowadays it's easy to feel that you don't have time to exercise. Don't let those feelings keep you from taking care of yourself.
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Exercising Is Easier Than You Think (Article)
This article discusses how light exercise can help the beginner athlete get in shape.
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Race Lessons and Affirmations (Article)
Mental-fitness expert Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., encourages you to learn from your bad races and practice visualization and reciting affirmations.
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Pain or Ache? (Tip)
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A Look Inside our Nation's Cookie Jar (Article)
Society grooms us to eat junk food, from childhood and on. Junk food has many of the same drawbacks as cigarettes and other drugs: maybe it should be banned too.
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Get Mental (Article)
Article discusses the four areas of mental conditioning that you can develop to help create positive performances: self-talk, mental imagery, focusing and relaxation.
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Lights, Camera, Action! (Article)
Action-movie star Michelle Yeoh reveals how she stays in shape.
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Redlining (Article)
How to tell you've overexercised--and what to do about it
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Camp Comfort (Tip)
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Walking the Walk (Article)
Even us "fitness experts" get out of shape if we don't practice what we preach.
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Polar Bear Fitness (Article)
Winter shouldn't keep you from running, walking, or cycling if you know a few tricks like how to dress and when to schedule your workouts.
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Save Your Skin (Article)
Roy Wallack investigates alternate methods of saving your skin from the sun's damaging rays.
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Mirror, Mirror.... (Tip)
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Don't Tread on Me (Article)
Runner waxes philosophical on gym treadmills.
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Actor Martin Lawrence's Collapse: What He Did Wrong. (Article)
You can prevent similar heat-related injury with these tips.
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Exercise Your Mind (Article)
Sports psychologist Jerry Lynch shares mental techniques that will improve physical performance.
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Partner Power (Article)
A "no sweat" approach to getting your partner to exercise with you.
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Bottled Bugs (Tip)
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A Little Respect (Article)
Regardless of your fitness level, you're entitled to a certain degree of attentiveness and respect from your trainer and/or coach.
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Indoor Boredom Busters (Article)
Although indoor workouts can be tedious, it's easy to beat boredom with aerobic and strength workouts that are fun.
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Good Golly! (Article)
High-energy performer Little Richard, a vegetarian, talks about tastes ranging from garlic to peanut butter.
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Power Pushups (Tip)
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Build Your Life Your Way (Article)
Starting an endurance lifestyle is easy and has several benefits.These include improved cardiovascular health; reduced body fat and greater muscle mass; stronger immune system; more social opportunites; more enrgy; and a brighter outlook on life.
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Love to Exercise? Or Vice Versa? (Article)
Getting in shape could lead to more than physical fitness.
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A New Take on Training (Article)
Personal training is booming, but choosing the best personal trainer for you isn't easy. Here are some guidelines from a pro.
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Pro Football Fitness (Article)
Pro football player Ken Norton Jr. reveals his fitness regimen.
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Stay Cool (Tip)
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Quick Fix? We Wish! (Article)
Many people want to know how to "spot-reduce" their stomach, hips, thighs, or other body parts they're unhappy with. Can it be done? Yes--the old-fashioned way. Reducing body fat by eating right and exercising is still the only way that works.
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Motivation Station (Article)
Expertise's advises on how to prosper during the holiday season.
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Coping Mechanisms (Article)
Mental-fitness expert Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., answers your questions about dealing with stress and preparing for an adventure race.
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Go Hard then Easy to Prevent Injury (Tip)
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Sculpting the Perfect Body (Article)
Which sport makes yours the best?
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Use The Force (Article)
A few tips on motivation and mental trickery
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Top-10 Motivators to Get Moving. 10 ways to refute someone who is making excuses for not working out (Article)
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Get Vertical! (Tip)
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Should Colds Stop You Cold? (Article)
This is the time of year when many of us get colds, flus, or both. Here are some suggestions for coping with them when you're trying to get or stay fit.
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Visualize a New You (Article)
Column #4 supporting Healthy for the Holidays community
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The Early Bird (Article)
Tricks for getting out of bed for an early-morning workout.
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Fuel Up Quickly and Easily (Tip)
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The Small Sleep--So Should the Big (Article)
Can napping help your performance? Should you be allowed to catnap at work?
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Too Busy? Find the Time to Exercise (Article)
Find the time to exercise despite a busy schedule.
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Patience Pays Off (Article)
Sports psychologist Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., answers your questions.
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Hydrate Right (Tip)
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Seven Exercises You Can Do at Home (Article)
It's easy to strengthen the upper body, even if you don't belong to a gym. All you need is a couple of soup cans and a floor.
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Yes to Yoga! (Article)
First yoga experience and how it changed her life.
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Stress Release (Article)
In his weekly series, Jerry Lynch, Ph.D., answers questions pertaining to the mind-body-spirit connection to fitness.
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Mirror, Mirror on the Wall... (Tip)
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