| Fitness News |
|
|
|
As 23 states get even fatter, heavy costs loom July 2, 2009 Mississippi's still king of cellulite, but an ominous tide is rolling toward the Medicare doctors in neighboring Alabama: obese baby boomers. Capri pants bare scourge of summer: ?cankles? July 1, 2009 Still obsessing about how your dimpled thighs, jelly belly or flappy arms look in a swimsuit? That?s so last summer. This year, there?s a new body part to fret over: the cankle. Antioxidant may boost exercise endurance June 29, 2009 Eating a variety of fruits and vegetables rich in the antioxidant quercetin may boost endurance, according to a small study with healthy college students. ?Phantom fat? can linger after weight loss June 23, 2009 Losing the weight is just the first step. Next comes shedding the heavy burden of a larger-than-life self-image. Even after dramatic weight loss, some are plagued by lingering "phantom fat." Tired tootsies? YogaToes ease foot pain May 29, 2009 Does It Work: We test a gelatinous gizmo that's designed to soothe aching feet. Exercise not likely to rev up your metabolism May 26, 2009 Start exercising and you?ll become a round-the-clock, fat-burning machine, right? That?s long been a commonly held belief, but a new report finds that, sadly, it?s not very likely. 11 speedy ways to get ready for summer May 15, 2009 As the weather warms, you may begin to fear that dreaded summer word: bikini! Try these 11 easy ways to get ready for summer. Power lunch? Squeeze in a speedy workout May 12, 2009 How can you maximize a short lunchtime workout? And are you supposed to eat before or after a workout? Smart Fitness answers your queries. Break-dancers, beware: Study finds big risks April 21, 2009 Break-dancers suffer a relatively high rate of injury and many fail to give themselves time to heal, a new study suggests. Swish of sports drink gives workout a boost April 20, 2009 High-carbohydrate sports drinks can boost athletic performance, and their effects may begin as soon as they hit the mouth, a new study suggests. Have a blast and get in shape with a fit trip April 17, 2009 An alternative to waist-expanding getaways, fit vacations combine the fun of travel with activities such as yoga on the beach and learning native dance moves in an African village. 7 ways to beat stress ? and fight fat April 10, 2009 Stop rigid dieting and start exercising to improve your overall well-being. Want a swimsuit bod? 6 moves you?re not doing April 8, 2009 It?s April. Swimsuit season is fast approaching. And maybe you haven?t exactly been doing enough to work off that winter flab. But it?s not too late to lose a noticeable amount of weight. Coffee can lessen the pain of exercise March 31, 2009 That cup of coffee that many gym rats, bikers and runners swill before a workout does more than energize them. It kills some of the pain of athletic exertion, a new study suggests. Dance like the stars ? but don?t get hurt March 17, 2009 ?Dancing? contestants? injuries are a cautionary tale for the rest of us. Walkers should aim for 100 steps per minute March 17, 2009 People who walk for exercise should aim for a pace of 100 steps per minute to ensure their workout is intense enough, according to researchers. Want to feel younger? Get moving March 6, 2009 Fitness, strength and flexibility do not inevitably fade away with age, and are more often a matter of lifestyle choices, according to a new report. Presented By: March 6, 2009 It's not too late! Even after 50 you can get fit March 6, 2009 People who put off regular exercise until they hit the age of 50 can still benefit from physical activity but it appears to take 10 years for the effects to kick in, Swedish researchers said Friday. Think 30 minutes of exercise cuts it? Try 50 February 10, 2009 Greater amounts of physical activity than currently recommended may be necessary to prevent people from gaining weight, according to updated guidelines. Exercising etiquette: Don?t be a gym diva February 4, 2009 Heading to the gym to blow off some steam? Good idea, as long as you don?t take out your stress on everyone around you. Boomers keep fitness industry feelin' groovy February 2, 2009 It is the dusking of the Age of Aquarius. And as the generation that wouldn't trust anyone over 30 enters their 60's, the fitness industry is singing "You've Got a Friend" to all 77.5 million of them. Don't hurt yourself: Avoid 5 fitness faux pas January 27, 2009 No one wants to get hurt while working out, of course. But too often we?re our own worst enemy ? doing just the things that put us at risk, or not doing the things that protect us. Pinched Americans hit the gym, but seek deals January 8, 2009 People squeezed by the economic crisis are still paying for gym memberships and diet centers, but health clubs are having to hold down their fees to keep customers coming in. Work out for less: Shape up and save in 2009 January 5, 2009 If you?re doing some financial belt-tightening at the same time you?re working to whittle your waistline, don?t give up. There are ways to keep that New Year's resolution. Lose weight, gain a ?loose suit? of skin? December 23, 2008 Can you lose a lot of weight without becoming a ?saggy, baggy elephant?? How well can exercise fight the flab? And is it possible to lose fat only in desired areas but not in others? Leaner nations bike, walk, use mass transit December 15, 2008 New research finds a link between "active transportation" ? biking, walking or taking mass transit ? and less obesity in 17 industrialized countries across Europe, North America and Australia. |
|||
| Next> |
|---|
