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Make a splash: Stay fit with swimming this summer
Staying fit doesn’t have to mean slogging away on the treadmill or sweating it out in a cardio class. Now that it’s summer and the heat is on, some of us are partial to hitting the pool as a way to...
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Energize your work day with desk-friendly exercises
Sitting at a desk all day is something many of us do, but as much as it’s a necessity for work, it can wreak havoc on our bodies. Before you resign yourself to never-ending back pain and start cursing...
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Summer Games: Workouts inspired by gold-medal athletes
The biggest sporting event of the summer is around the corner, and in honor of the nail-biting excitement, awe-inspiring feats of athleticism and wow-worthy strength, we thought we’d let the Summer...
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5 Summer Games that burn serious calories
Imagine being so active that part of your job requires you to take in 3,000 calories a day. That's the scenario for the many of the women athletes taking part in the 2012 Summer Games. Yes, "I'll have...
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The anti-aging workout
Let's face it: Until scientists discover a way to reverse the effects of gravity, we're all destined to age. You can control the process considerably, however. Smoking, drinking to excess and too much...
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Boxing workouts for women
For the first time, women are competing in boxing at the Summer Games. Canada will be watching Mary Spencer, middleweight boxer from Windsor, Ontario, who faced defeat at the World Championship and...
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Try a boxing boot camp workout at home
Many women want to learn to box, but feel intimidated and don’t know where to start. But Boxing Boot Camp , a new fitness video by Empower Fitness , will have us throwing left jabs and right hooks in...
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Self-defense for women: Krav Maga workout
What would you do if a stranger -- or even your date -- grabbed you around the neck and planned to do you harm? Screaming as loud as you can might break your assailant's grip and motivation. But if it...
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Fitness classes for a busy mom
Have you ever wondered what all those exercises classes are like? One mom decided to find out, trying out as many classes as possible over four weeks. Here’s what she discovered. Have you ever wondered...
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The 10 hottest free fitness apps for fall
When the summer temperatures take a dive into fall, you can heat up your workouts with these 10 hot fitness apps. iPhone apps Fall Fitness apps Between the useful functions your iPhone serves and the...
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The Big Stick: A new way to workout
In Alaska, it's not unusual to see a mountaineer with a heavy backpack summitting the stair climber at the gym or an out-of-season skier whooshing along the bike paths on roller skis. So in a way, the...
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Boot camps: Where Hollywood's hottest stars get fit
Even celebrities need to get away! Although we think of celebrities as people who can afford fancy dietitians and fancy trainers to maintain those perfect bods, even they need time to unwind. When...
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Supermodel Gisele Bundchen's kung fu workout
It's official: Supermodel Gisele Bundchen and hubby Tom Brady are expecting baby No. 2! The bikini-clad bombshell was recently spotted in Costa Rica sporting a growing baby bump. With another bundle of...
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5 Easy ways to fit in a workout
No time to work out? No excuse! Sure, you might be too busy to spend an hour at the gym, but there are easy ways to be a little more active each and every day, even if you’re stuck in the office....
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Couples' workout: Fall in love with fitness
Does watching another night of reality TV with your mate really put the mojo back in your relationship? We didn't think so. So how about changing up your weekly routine with moves that get your...
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Tight abs in 10 minutes
When it comes to working out on a busy schedule, it's hard enough to fit in cardio, weights and stretching, much less spend even more time trying to get enviably sculpted abs. Who has time? You do!...
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Trampoline workout: Tighten and tone your torso and lower body
Want to put some bounce into your workout? If you're bored with land workouts that require high-impact moves or you just want to have more fun while you sweat, trampoline workouts are the way to go....
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Celebody: Get Anne Hathaway’s Catwoman curves
Celebrity trainer Ramona Braganza is the woman that A-list actresses go to when they need to slim down for a role. Find out how she whipped celebs like Halle Berry and Anne Hathaway into shape for...
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Lastics: A new way to stretch
I grew up in the '80s, when home exercise videos meant big hair, leotard-clad dance moves and the same stretching routine after every workout. Those cookie-cutter stretching moves have followed me...
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A beginner runner's guide
Running has been linked to the prevention of osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. It also burns more calories than other forms of cardiovascular exercise and is a bona fide mood booster. So how...
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