exercise
10 Simple Ways to Lose Weight and Have Your Treats, Too
Posted on January 31, 2012
By Cindy Gerard
Author of Last Man Standing
Who among us doesn’t diet? Let me rephrase that. Who among us normal people doesn’t diet? If you’re one of those people who can eat anything they want, whenever they want and not gain so much as an ounce, you can stop reading now. I don’t want to talk to you. Besides, you don’t need to hear this. You should be reading instead of dieting. In fact, you should be reading one of my books!
Kara Goucher’s Failproof Pre-race Eating Plan for Runners
Posted on November 3, 2011
Planning on running a marathon this fall, such as the world-renowned ING New York City Marathon? Whether you’re going for 26.2 or just starting a Couch to 5K, the key to pre-race eating is going with low-fiber, carbohydrate-rich food. Follow this detailed meal plan by Olympic distance runner Kara Goucher, author of Kara Goucher’s Running for Women: From First Steps to Marathons.
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!
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.
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?
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.
Break through Your Workout Plateau
Posted on June 20, 2011
The pounds have been steadily dropping for months and you’ve never felt better. But then suddenly, out of nowhere, you’re stuck: The number on the scale hasn’t budged, and you’re frustrated. What gives? You’ve kept the same fitness regimen, so the weight loss should continue to be the same too, right? Wrong.
Guys: How to Build a Better Body at Any Age
Posted on June 20, 2011
Can you get a rock-hard body at any age? Yes, says Jeffry S. Life, M.D., Ph.D., author of The Life Plan: How Any Man Can Achieve Lasting Health, Great Sex, and a Stronger, Leaner Body. (Check him out — he’s living proof.) These simple exercises will help you create a body that will drive her wild.
7 Ways to Beat Hot Flashes — Naturally
Posted on June 14, 2011
Is it hot in here? Get seven effective, non-hormonal approaches for dealing with the dreaded hot flash, a sign of menopause, from Michael T. Murray, N.D., author of What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You and Your Doctor Doesn’t Know: The Alternative Treatments That May Change Your Life — and the Prescriptions That Could Harm You.
Should You Work Out on a Hot Day?
Posted on June 8, 2011
While summer is a great time to kick your fitness goals into high gear, it’s not always easy–or safe–to exercise in the heat. As the seasons change, your workouts should, too.
