All Entries For fitness
If Running Doesn't Work for You, Think About Race Walking
Race walking provides a challenge and a great cardio workout. Is it for you?
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A Butt-Kicking Workout with Nike Trainers
I got the chance to work out with Nike trainers Alex and Marie--and boy, did they make me sweat! Find out what moves had me feeling the burn for a couple of days.
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Exercise Reduces Sick Time Better Than Drugs
As cold and flu season quickly approaches, questions arise about exercise and illness. Can exercise help protect you from getting a cold? Research says "yes."
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Just Did It: My Trip to Vancouver with Nike
I got a sneak peek of Nike's innovations in women's shoes and apparel for 2010--and did a butt-kicking workout. Plus, I met some Olympic hopefuls.
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The Dangers of Letting Kids Specialize in Just One Sport
This spring, we interviewed Dave Ellis, one of the country's foremost sports nutritionists. Now, he shares a hot topic in youth sports: the dangers of early specialization.
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Habits of Healthy People: Stick with It, Especially When Life Gets Stressful
I'm wrapping up one of the biggest months of my life. Instead of scrapping my healthy habits, I stuck with them. Find out how.
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What a Difference a Year Makes
Every successful SparkPerson who runs, climbs mountains, completes marathons or loses 100 pounds started somewhere—with a single step or a single pound.
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The True Story Behind the Turbo Jam Workouts (Plus a Contest)
Wonder what it takes to be a fitness expert? Chalene Johnson, creator of the best-selling Turbo Jam workouts, shares her story with us--and she's giving away cool prizes!
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Gear Up: Our New Favorite Fitness Toy is Just $14.99
You don't have to spend a lot to get a great workout! This small piece of equipment can help you get big results (for very little dough).
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Stuff We Love: Cardio Dance DVDs from 10 Minute Solution
Coach Nicole gave these new workout DVDs two thumbs up. Find out if they're right for you!
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Celebrity Trainer Shares His Top 3 Bun Shaping Moves
Trainer David Kirsch has sculpted some of the most famous bottoms in Hollywood. While their buns are rock-hard, Kirsch doesn't use a chisel. He uses simple moves like these.
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7 Good Reasons to Use the Cable Cross Machine
It's the workout machine people fear most, but it will take your workouts to the next level!
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Play Your Power Song to Go the Extra Mile
A power song can help you keep going when the going gets tough. Find out which song motivates Coach Nicole to push farther--and how it can help you, too.
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85% of Us Are Wearing the Wrong Workout Shoes--Are You Among Them?
When it came to workout shoes, I always chose style over support. What a mistake!
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This Fitness Expert Lost 140 Pounds--and Has Kept It Off for 20 Years*
Fitness expert Debra Mazda once weighed more than 300 pounds. Now she has her own line of DVDs and a great mantra: "Fitness comes in all sizes!"
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