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Who Says Exercise Won’t Help You Lose Weight?

There are a number of factors that go into determining our size and shape. New research is analyzing the behaviors that can reduce the effect of genetics on weight loss.
Posted 10/5/2010  10:11:09 AM By:   : 53 comments   24,765 views
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You Asked: How Much Weight Should I Lift?

Do you know how to select the right amount of weight for strength training? Here are 5 key factors to help you make the right choice.
Posted 10/1/2010  12:00:00 AM By:   : 103 comments   276,036 views
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How 'Bulking Up' Helped LeAnn Rimes Slim Down

Discover the workout secret that made LeAnn Rimes leaner and curvier than ever before.
Posted 9/24/2010  10:00:00 AM By:   : 121 comments   72,328 views
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10 Full Body Gym Exercises for the Beginner

By overloading the muscles in our body via resistance training, we are able to gain strength to help us live a more productive daily lifestyle.
Posted 9/1/2010  12:13:14 PM By:   : 64 comments   196,687 views
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Habits of Fit People: Turn Off the TV

The easiest way to find more time for fitness is to cut back on your TV time. Is this a strategy that could work for you?
Posted 9/1/2010  5:00:00 AM By:   : 184 comments   39,386 views
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Desk Job Got You Down? Try a Desk-Defying Workout

Has your job become a desk sentence? This three-part fitness plan can help improve your posture, reduce back and neck pain and combat the effects of a sedentary job.
Posted 8/25/2010  5:00:00 AM By:   : 146 comments   165,408 views
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Which is Better: Exercising Before or After Breakfast?

Popular thought and experts advise eating before exercise. Does this advice still apply if you exercise early in the morning?
Posted 8/19/2010  12:00:00 AM By:   : 196 comments   183,393 views
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6 Scary Truths about Personal Trainers

If you've ever wondered why many people have had bad experiences with personal trainers, this list will help explain it--and advise you on what to watch out for.
Posted 8/13/2010  6:00:00 AM By:   : 87 comments   252,166 views
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Confession: My Posture is Horrible

Hands down, the thing that bothers me most about myself is my posture. I’ve tried various things over the years to help correct the problem, but so far, no luck.
Posted 8/10/2010  11:04:47 AM By:   : 184 comments   37,026 views
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My Worst Personal Training Experience Ever--and What You Can Learn from It

The trainer told me I wasn't committed to fitness, before leading me through some unsafe exercises. Find out what I did learn from that fitness session.
Posted 8/9/2010  10:09:09 AM By:   : 229 comments   100,787 views
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8 Ways to Step Up Your Walking Workouts

If you've been walking consistently for a while, it's time to increase the intensity. Use these simple tips to make walking work for you as you become fitter.
Posted 7/28/2010  6:00:00 AM By:   : 112 comments   82,973 views
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Could Tart Cherry Juice Combat Muscle Soreness?

As more people turn away from conventional over-the-counter meds for muscle soreness, read how a more natural approach is gaining ground among exercisers.
Posted 7/21/2010  2:35:33 PM By:   : 133 comments   42,669 views
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'Exercise Helped Me Beat Breast Cancer'

Beth is a wife, mother, SparkPeople employee and breast cancer survivor who has an important--and inspirational--message to share about the healing power of exercise.
Posted 7/19/2010  6:17:37 AM By:   : 106 comments   32,145 views
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Rave Review: Quick Sculpt Pilates DVD with Toning Ball

Can you really tone up in 10 minutes with this workout set? Coach Nicole dishes the truth about her favorite new workout DVD.
Posted 7/14/2010  5:00:00 AM By:   : 24 comments   26,548 views
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Turn a Movie into an Active Adventure

Think watching a movie is nothing more than a passive activity. It can become an active adventure when you get your imagination involved.
Posted 7/12/2010  6:00:00 AM By:   : 113 comments   25,700 views
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