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Work out for less: Shape up and save in 2009

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:33:35 +0000

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?

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 13:18:10 +0000

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

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 14:56:26 +0000

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.

Study unveils likely cause of Mt. Everest deaths

Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:48:18 +0000

A brain swelling condition related to low oxygen levels in the air may have caused many of the deaths of people climbing Mount Everest, researchers said on Tuesday.

Frugal fitness: gifts for under $50

Mon, 08 Dec 2008 13:40:33 +0000

You don’t have to spend a lot of money to give the gift of fitness this holiday season.

Fight holiday fat by burning 100 calories a day

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 23:51:05 +0000

If you can’t fit in your full exercise routine, squeezing in a mini workout that burns just 100 calories can help counter those holiday cookies and cocktails.

No sweat: Obamas work fitness into daily routine

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:21:01 +0000

Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama — half of the fabulously fit new first couple.

Changing your mind can change your body, too

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:16:18 +0000

Psychologists say our “self talk” or “internal dialogue” can make or break a fitness routine. The problem is that many people simply aren’t aware of how destructive their thoughts are.

A running friendship saves the life of one pal

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 18:28:15 +0000

Insults aside, this is a tale of an unlikely friendship that saved a life. It kept a boss from giving up on a man he considered not only a business investment, but a personal challenge.

Are you running yourself to death?

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:59:42 +0000

Running a marathon puts severe and sometimes dangerous stress on your body. Why do so many people still want to do it?

Horrified over batwing arms? Fight the flab

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 12:30:32 +0000

What can you do to firm up flabby arms and slim down fat feet? How do you know if you’re injured — or just really sore? Smart Fitness answers your workout queries.

8 tips for a better body breakthrough

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 18:16:55 +0000

What's standing between you and a hot body? Boredom? Lack of motivation? Too little time? Chances are, you're in an exercise rut. Try these techniques for amazing results.

One woman's race for her life

Sun, 19 Oct 2008 16:42:59 +0000

She wasn't always been a runner. Cancer turned her into one.

Newsweek: 4 ways to use tech gadgets to get fit

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:38:17 +0000

Here are some of the best gadgets in a whole new wave of digital fitness products that use computer games, iPods and social networking applications to help you in your quest for a healthier physique.

Torch calories the eco-friendly way

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:34:23 +0000

Here are five ways to help the environment — and get in some exercise.