fitness
Surviving the Last Breath of Spring Allergies
Posted on May 18, 2011
Allergy suffers who are encountering an especially brutal season can salvage springtime by trying a few basic strategies.
5 Ways to Sleep Better Tonight
Posted on May 18, 2011
This advice will help you get to sleep easier and stay asleep through the night. Your body and state of mind will be healthier for it, says Eva Scrivo, author of Eva Scrivo on Beauty: The Tools, the Techniques, and Insider Knowledge Every Woman Needs to Be Her Most Beautiful, Confident Self.
Spring into Shape with a Bike-Friendly Picnic Menu
Posted on May 11, 2011
May is National Bike Month, and whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a novice looking for a new hobby, hopping on a bike is a fun and easy way to incorporate fitness into your everyday life. Try capping an afternoon ride with a festive spring picnic!
Dr. Oz’s 3 Surefire Afternoon Energy Boosters
Posted on May 10, 2011
Our circadian rhythm means we’re hardwired to have an energy dip between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. — taking a nap is ideal, but difficult if you want to keep your job. Instead, try these strategies from YOU: Losing Weight: The Owner’s Manual to Simple and Healthy Weight Loss, by Michael F. Roizen, M.D., and Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Beat These 4 Hidden Causes of Fat
Posted on May 9, 2011
You’re doing everything right, yet your waist keeps expanding. The trouble might be your hormones, 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.
The 7 Best Cross-Training Activities for Runners
Posted on May 6, 2011
To become stronger, fitter, more toned–and a better runner–add one or more of these activities to your weekly regimen, says Olympic distance runner Kara Goucher, author of Kara Goucher’s Running for Women: From First Steps to Marathons.
How to Become a Runner in 8 Weeks
Posted on May 4, 2011
Olympic distance runner Kara Goucher says it only takes eight short weeks to become a runner. Here’s the plan to get you there, from Kara Goucher’s Running for Women: From First Steps to Marathons.
Lose Weight by Laughing and Other Weight-Loss Ideas
Posted on January 27, 2011
Take your weight-loss plan to the next level by retooling your activity and exercise programs. Here are five ideas from Dr. James Beckerman, author of The Flex Diet: Design Your Own Weight-Loss Plan
5 Ways to Get More Exercise
Posted on January 25, 2011
Take your weight-loss plan to the next level by retooling your activity and exercise programs. Here are five ideas from Dr. James Beckerman, author of The Flex Diet: Design Your Own Weight-Loss Plan
7 Small Things You Can Do Right Now to Lose Weight
Posted on January 20, 2011
You already know that weight loss is not easy. Not matter how you approach it, a diet requires you to change your life. That’s just being honest. But small changes can yield big results. Here are seven things you can literally start doing today so you can start seeing results — today. From The Flex Diet: Design Your Own Weight-Loss Plan by Dr. James Beckerman
Exercise and Pregnancy: Women Who Workout While Pregnant Have Healthier, Smarter Babies
Posted on November 9, 2010
As a teenager, Annie Murphy Paul had found peace of mind in running. But she hadn’t done much exercising since – at least not until she was pregnant and read about two studies that showed that exercise during pregnancy is good for mom and baby, and that it may even make baby smarter. From her book Origins: How the Nine Months Before Birth Shape the Rest of Our Lives
10 Minutes to a Flexible Body
Posted on November 2, 2010
Physical therapist and Olympic trainer Bob Cooley shares a 10-minute routine that will lengthen and elasticize your muscles. From his book The Genius of Flexibility
What’s Your Diet Type?
Posted on October 19, 2010Learn how to overcome obstacles to weight loss by understanding your true diet personality. From Escape Your Shape: How to Work Out Smarter, Not Harder by Edward J. Jackowski, Ph.D.
The Fastest Way to Get in Shape
Posted on October 15, 2010
Jumping rope isn’t just kid stuff — it’s also one of the most effective and efficient aerobic workouts you can do. Here are some tips on getting the most out of this fun fitness routine, from Escape Your Shape: How to Work Out Smarter, Not Harder by Edward J. Jackowski, Ph.D.
