Fitness

Personal Best: Workouts May Not Be the Best Time for a Snack

There is no end to the crazy foods people will eat at endurance events, but does it actually raise performance?

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Personal Health: It’s Not Too Late to Become a Yoga Believer

A class visit, a new book on yoga’s risks and benefits and the prodding of friends prompt a longtime skeptic’s reconsideration of the ancient and popular practice.

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Personal Health: It’s Not Too Late to Become a Yoga Believer

A class visit, a new book on yoga’s risks and benefits and the prodding of friends prompt a longtime skeptic’s reconsideration of the ancient and popular practice.

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Personal Health: It’s Not Too Late to Become a Yoga Believer

A class visit, a new book on yoga’s risks and benefits and the prodding of friends prompt a longtime skeptic’s reconsideration of the ancient and popular practice.

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Really?: The Claim: An Ice Bath Can Soothe Sore Muscles

A dunk in icy water may reduce inflammation and soreness after a heavy workout, but it’s not clear whether ice baths are more effective than other treatments.

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When there’s no place like home for working out

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Working out at home is easier than ever, thanks to the wealth of online instruction and a new generation of multi-tasking, space-saving fitness tools. Fitness experts say all that is needed is some space, a mat and a few favorite things. “Most important is that you have at least a five-foot by five-foot (1.5 by 1.5-meter) space, so that you’re not worried about doing a movement full range, and a mat, so you’ve got a soft surface for work on the floor,” said Lisa Wheeler, program director of DailyBurn.com, an online workout site. …

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Denver Pedestrians Promote Walking’s Urban Potential

In a state known for its fitness, advocates are promoting walking as a means of urban transportation.

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Pre-ski preparations help before hitting the slopes

NEW YORK (Reuters) – Hitting the slopes can be daunting for an out-of-shape beginner and even for more experienced skiers, but fitness experts say whatever your level of expertise, everyone can benefit from a bit of pre-ski preparation.

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Fitness and "fatness" both matter to the heart

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Losing fitness or packing on fat with age each can be bad for the heart — but avoiding either one of those fates may protect the ticker, a study published Monday suggests.

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Fitness and "fatness" both matter to the heart

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Losing fitness or packing on fat with age each can be bad for the heart — but avoiding either one of those fates may protect the ticker, a study published Monday suggests.

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