Diet and Fitness > Fitness and Exercise
6 Essential Sex-Boosting Tips for Men
Posted on October 25, 2011
Guys, it’s true: You need to work out to have better bedroom moves. Learn how to use exercise to achieve peak sexual performance, from Dr. Jeffry S. Life in The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger Leaner Body. He should know: He’s 72 and in the best shape ever!
Wipe out Stress with the Yoga Cure
Posted on September 30, 2011
We all hear that yoga is good for us, but is it really for everyone? Here are simple reasons why it can help you stress less and how to get started. From YOU Stress Less: The Owner’s Manual for Regaining Balance in Your Life by Dr. Michael F. Roizen, MD, and Mehmet C. Oz, MD.
Keep Your Fall Marathon Training Realistic
Posted on September 13, 2011
By Kristy Ojala
Registration for the 114th annual Boston Marathon is open, and swift-footed athletes from around the world are clamoring to qualify under the strict new time requirements. A field of 26,000 runs the elite race every April, among them Kara Goucher, who last year beat her personal record. But for the rest of us mortals, fall race training is in full effect, and by now you probably have a few aches and pains—or even marathon envy.
6 Tips for Beginning Runners
Posted on September 6, 2011
Fall is a great time to get fit—and keep that sleek summer shape! Even if you’ve never run before, or have taken a long break, you can get into a routine without injury or agony. Olympic distance runner Kara Goucher shares 6 posture tips that will help you run more smoothly and efficiently. From Kara Goucher’s Running for Women: From First Steps to Marathons.
Fitness Fail: Toning Shoe Hype Deflated
Posted on August 23, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
It wasn’t too long ago that we were seeing those hyped-up toning shoes on the feet of those hoping to effortlessly shed pounds and strengthen their calves, thighs, and glutes. But after less-than-successful results and new research noting that there is no scientific evidence to back up the shoes’ miraculous claims, today those same trendy sneaks (which sold for hundreds of dollars) are gathering dust in closets and on clearance shelves.
How to Workout When You’re Sick, Sore, or Just not Feeling It
Posted on August 16, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
We’ve all been there: Suddenly one of life’s little hassles pops up out of nowhere and ruins your best laid plans of sticking to your workout routine. Maybe you had one too many drinks last night, had to work late, or you’re still hurting from that ambitious bike ride you took this weekend. How can you overcome the urge to bail on the gym?
How to Avoid Heat Exhaustion during Summer Workouts
Posted on August 11, 2011
By Kristin Sidorov
It’s the dog days of summer, and even at 8AM the air is already humid and heavy. You try to enjoy your morning run and path to better health, but the sweltering sun makes it impossible. Your muscles feel like lead and you can’t seem to catch your breath. You struggle to go harder and faster, thinking you’re falling out of shape. You just need to push through it. Right?
The 3 Basic Golf Grips
Posted on July 22, 2011
Ninety-five percent of leisure golfers lack a sound grip, says champion pro golfer Tom Watson. Learn how a good swing starts with a good grip in The Timeless Swing, by Tom Watson with Nick Seitz.
The 7 Basics of Successful Dieting
Posted on July 19, 2011
he more you can make smart choices an automatic part of your life, the better off your body will be in the long run, say Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D., authors of YOU: Losing Weight: The Owner’s Manual to Simple and Healthy Weight Loss.
3 Easy Exercises for Better Sex
Posted on July 14, 2011
Men, don’t fail in the bedroom because you lack stamina and your joints don’t move well! These three simple exercises will improve your strength, flexibility and endurance. From The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body, by Dr. Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D.
The Ultimate 5-Minute Stretching Routine for Runners
Posted on July 14, 2011
Runners, be sure to emphasize stretches for the legs and lower back, since that’s where most of the stress occurs, says Olympic distance athlete Kara Goucher, author of Kara Goucher’s Running for Women: From First Steps to Marathons.
New to Working Out? Follow These 4 Tips
Posted on June 30, 2011
Want to get in shape this summer? Follow Dr. Oz’s fitness tips for maximum results, including starting off slowly. Learn more from YOU: The Owner’s Manual for Teens: A Guide to a Healthy Body and Happy Life, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Kara Goucher’s Guide to Buying Running Shoes
Posted on June 28, 2011
Ready to hit the road? Before you lace up visit a specialty running store, and remember that fit is everything. Get more tips from Olympic distance runner Kara Goucher, author of Kara Goucher’s Running for Women: From First Steps to Marathons.
How to Avoid Workplace Weight Gain
Posted on June 23, 2011
A new study confirms the rather obvious relationship between an increase in desk jobs and the U.S.’s rapidly rising obesity rate. But while it’s easy to target less “work” at work as a problem, it’s more important to determine what you can do to stop packing on the pounds while sitting at your computer.
