Exercise

Summer Washboard Abs

Stefan Aschan | Posted 05.30.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

The reason some people have washboard abs is that they lower their body fat to approximately 13 - 14 % or less for men and 14% - 20% or less for women.

Is Exercise the Fountain of Youth?

Carolyn Anderson | Posted 05.29.2009 | Living


Carolyn Anderson

Aging does not have to be a drawn-out death sentence -- our golden years truly can be golden.

Your Body Remembers

Bethenny Frankel | Posted 05.25.2009 | Living


Bethenny Frankel

I'm thin and marketing health and wellness and I feel a bit out of shape. So what do I do? What I do is know that this will pass, and when I have a minute, I run and squeeze in a yoga class.

Big Science in a Small City (Part 3): In Praise of Cool Scientists

Sharon Glassman | Posted 05.23.2009 | Living


Sharon Glassman

"Science" is a wonderfully broad term, of course. Which makes life here even more fascinating.

Bounce Back Faster from Painful Restrictions

Stefan Aschan | Posted 05.13.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Proteolytic Enzymes is the secret to a quick bounce back from injury or to reduce chronic pain.

Spring Has Sprung! So Start Biking To Work

Chelsea Green | Posted 05.10.2009 | Green


Biking keeps you healthy and makes you feel better Regular exercise helps people feel better; studies show that cyclists are absent fewer days and are...

Which Are The Eco-Friendliest Running Shoes?

Grist | Posted 05.09.2009 | Green


Areas targeted for improvement have included improving packaging via recycled and lighter boxes with soy-based ink, putting fewer materials into a sho...

Where's the Corned Beef?

Lester Sloan | Posted 05.01.2009 | Style


Lester Sloan

On my walk home I tried to reconcile the price of corned beef and its availability with what's going on in the country.

Are You a Compulsive Overeater?

Irene Rubaum-Keller | Posted 04.27.2009 | Living


Irene Rubaum-Keller

Compulsive overeaters eat way past the point of full. Some I have worked with have consumed up to 60,000 calories in one day.

Bare Foot Running

Stefan Aschan | Posted 04.26.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Two weekends ago I went rollerblading in Central Park and that's when I saw it: Someone running barefoot in Central Park.

Do You Have to Exercise?

Natalia Rose | Posted 04.25.2009 | Living


Natalia Rose

One of the most frequently asked questions among my readers and clients is "Do I have to exercise?" Let's shine a new light on exercise, once and for all.

One Simple Strategy How to Handle Recession & Workout Depression

Stefan Aschan | Posted 04.19.2009 | Living


Stefan Aschan

Think of the gym: Stinking of sweating, windows closed -- hot, cold and I don't know what -- it all hits you when you work out in the winter months. I...

The Ultimate 9-Step Guide to Looking Good

Ali A. Rizvi | Posted 04.17.2009 | Living


Ali A. Rizvi

Vegetables give you gas and require vitamin supplementation. Cannibalism is illegal. And I'm too self-conscious to take my jiggling torso to a public gym.

Signs You're Too Sick To Work Out

cnn.com | Ray Hainer | Posted 04.22.2009 | Living


Are you sniffling, sneezing and coughing? If you're like most people, you probably don't relish the thought of lacing up your sneakers and hitting the...

10 Ways To Get Fit While Blogging

problogger.net | Posted 04.22.2009 | Living


As bloggers, we tend to do a lot of sitting as we write, Tweet, Stumble, etc. By the end of the day it's easy to feel tense, sore and sedentary. But s...

Daily Ups and Downs

Arthur Rosenfeld | Posted 04.02.2009 | Living


Arthur Rosenfeld

Go ahead and watch that stress and be mindful of your habits -- including your own tendency to obsess or judge or take life twists and turns to heart.

How Happy is... 5 Easy Ways To Your Ideal Weight

Sophie Keller | Posted 03.27.2009 | Living


Sophie Keller

Your body is housing you through this lifetime. It is like a car, treat it well, and it will look after you. You can't ignore this and then complain w...

Lighten Up: Step It Up!

Kim Bensen | Posted 03.26.2009 | Living


Kim Bensen

Despite the fact that I lost 212 pounds, I have to admit that exercise played a barely negligible part in my weight loss.

Workout Trends: Skip The Elevator, Take The Stairs

nytimes.com | LIZ ROBBINS | Posted 03.23.2009 | Living


Stairs are everywhere, of course, but they are rarely embraced as an option for getting into shape. They wait in the stale air wells of high-rises (es...

Dueling Docs -- the Vitamin Wars

Janice Horowitz | Posted 03.21.2009 | Living


Janice Horowitz

We now know that no vitamin has those powers to prevent disease. Most people are probably relieved to know that they don't have to spend that money on these vitamins anymore.

10 Tips For Working Out With Your Significant Other

usnews.com | Posted 03.15.2009 | Living


Working out with your significant other (or even a platonic buddy) can reap benefits: It's often more fun to exercise with company, you motivate each ...

Yoga Poses

Barbara Dehn | Posted 03.14.2009 | Living


Barbara Dehn

This weekend, I went to a yoga class with some friends. I haven't been to a yoga class in 13 years, and things have changed. First, the clothes are a lot cuter now.

Women Exercise to Get Male Attention

Charlotte Hilton Andersen | Posted 03.01.2009 | Living


Charlotte Hilton Andersen

Why is this poor woman blowing off a fun night with the girls to ride the one stationary bike in the deserted gym that isn't facing the beautiful scenic view? You see, it's because she wants a man.

9 Tips To Keep Yourself Exercising

Gretchen Rubin | Posted 02.21.2009 | Living


Gretchen Rubin

Every Wednesday is Tip Day. This Wednesday: Nine Tips to Keep Yourself Exercising. One of the most commonly made, and most frequently broken, New Yea...

Taking Action in Achieving Your Intention

M.J. Ryan | Posted 02.20.2009 | Living


M.J. Ryan

An intent can be anything you want to change or achieve in your life or in the world in which you live -- it can be personal, social, or global, or all three.