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How To Stay Strong And Prevent Muscle Loss

Posted 05.25.2012

By Laura Skladzinski We've all been guilty of skipping a workout… fine, several. Eventually, we make our way back to the gym, but it seems like...

Breathe Easy: Proper Breathing Techniques for Exercise

Posted 05.17.2012

By Jordan Shakeshaft Breathe in, breathe out -- simple, right? Not so fast. When it comes to exercise, the art of inhaling and exhaling may be a...

Famished or Full? How Exercise Affects Hunger

Posted 05.09.2012

By Laura Schwecherl News Flash: Exercise burns calories. And while running off that breakfast burrito will probably spark an appetite in some, no...

Does Compression Gear Improve Athletic Performance?

Posted 05.03.2012

By Claudine Morgan Think compression clothing is really just tight workout gear? Try again! While these pieces may be a bit more body hugging tha...

How Much Caffeine Is Too Much?

Posted 04.27.2012

By Zachary Sniderman Pick any American at random, and odds are that person had caffeine today. One study found 98 percent of people in North Ame...

Can Weight Lifting Maximize The Afterburn Effect?

Posted 04.13.2012

By Jeremey DuVall Benching, squatting, curling and other weight lifting moves are known to get the muscles burning, but what if those same moves...

Can Laughter Count As Exercise?

Posted 04.05.2012

By Emily Milam How's this for a good laugh? Fits of laughter have been linked to reduced pain and mental stress, stronger social bonds and improv...

Can You Be Allergic to Running?

Posted 03.29.2012

By Laura Schwecherl "Want to go running?" "Sorry, I'm allergic." It may sound like the perfect excuse, but can skipping the dreaded Phy...

Can Too Much Cardio Hurt Your Heart?

Posted 03.20.2012

By Jeremey DuVall Marathon running has taken off in the last few years, and for good reason. Pounding the pavement offers amazing aerobic benefi...

Putting A Stop To Muscle Cramps

Posted 03.14.2012

By Laura Schwecherl Cramps, stitches and spasms -- oh my! They sure are painful, but can we stop the pain or prevent them from happening in the ...

40 Unexpected Ways To Add Veggies To A Meal

greatist.com | Posted 03.13.2012

Even for those of us who like eating veggies, it can be a challenge to fit in all those recommended servings every day. When a craving for creamy mac ...

Could Running At Night Make You Faster?

Posted 03.08.2012

By Emily Milam Blanketed by darkness and zipping past streetlamps, night runners may feel as though their nocturnal hours award swifter speeds. B...

Do Vibrating Platforms Really Work?

Posted 02.29.2012

By Kelly Fitzpatrick Any product that claims to make us stronger, healthier and faster (read: all around more awesome) without any real effort de...

Want To Boost Midday Productivity? Try This

Posted 02.17.2012

By Laura Schwecherl Falling asleep in front of the computer screen? Creativity crashing by 3 p.m. in the office? The trick to becoming more produ...

Are Juice Cleanses Safe?

Posted 02.10.2012

By Laura Schwecherl Want to substitute food in favor of liquefied fruits and vegetables? Welcome to juice cleansing. While detoxing the body with...

Do Calorie Monitors Really Work?

Posted 03.28.2012

By Kelly Fitzpatrick Calorie monitors may be the necessary motivation to keep on truckin' through a tough cardio workout, but are they really 100...

12 Myths About Stretching, Busted

Posted 01.20.2012

By Laura Schwecherl Used to getting loose and limber before going on a run? It may be time to think twice about reaching for those toes. There's ...