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A heart-pounding workout may seem like a good way to vent frustrations, but it may not be the best choice if you're not typically active. When 12 sedentary people exercised [...]

Fight osteoporosis with this simple, at-home workout Gymnastics may be one of the best types of exercise for building bones. But you don't have to qualify for the Olympic team [...]

45 minutes of aerobics may boost metabolism for 24 hours Prevention has already told you that lifting weights can increase your metabolism, the amount of calories you burn throughout the [...]

Work out with your personal trainer: Prevention! Maybe you've put off the many benefits of strength training because you don't know how to get started. Or maybe you haven't stuck [...]

Dehydration makes exercise-induced asthma worse A water bottle should be standard exercise equipment for everyone. But if you have exercise-induced asthma (EIA), fluid may be as important as your inhaler. [...]

New device lets you add weight easily Switching from a 10-pound dumbbell to a 15-pounder can be tough. One option: Buy a set of 12-pound dumbbells. A better option: PlateMates, [...]

Have high blood pressure? Set your alarm earlier. A recent study suggests that AM workouts reduce blood pressure better than PM exercise. Morning exercisers experienced an 8-point drop in systolic [...]

Learn from this kickboxer's mistake The first time I took a kickboxing class, my elbows hurt for 2 days. The instructor had reminded us not to lock our elbows, but [...]

If three people of similar weight exercise for 50 minutes at a moderately high intensity, the least fit person would burn about 250 calories, the moderately fit person about 400 [...]

Stronger muscles magnify calorie burn--every time you move Strong muscles are a lot like the Energizer bunny: They just keep going and going, boosting your calorie burn even while you [...]

Perspiration fuels the fountain of youth If you're a 45-year-old guy who likes to speedwalk, jog, or play a heart-pumping game of tennis almost every day, scientists speculate that you're [...]

Yoga beats traditional therapy, research says Yoga may be an alternative to wrist splints, drugs, surgery, or changing jobs, if you suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). After attending two [...]

Think you can't exercise? Check out these guys! Twenty-five years ago, Jewett Pattee was 50 pounds overweight, smoked, drank, had spinal arthritis, and was borderline diabetic. In 1997, he was [...]

The secret: Put on pounds (believe it or not!) If you're not getting firm, shapely muscles from your strength training routine, you probably aren't lifting enough weight. New research shows [...]

These bandages stay put while you play Sometimes the pain of blisters or small cuts can be enough to send you to the sidelines. Here are two new types of [...]

Hate the thought of traditional workouts? Here's another option that really works Q. Which of the following is the best strategy to lose weight? 1) taking the stairs 2) doing [...]

Five ways to get what you want You're thinking of chucking it all because you're still carrying around an extra 15 pounds. Or maybe you're not getting stronger, faster, or [...]

Q: Is it okay if I do one set of a strength training exercise for my logs and then, without resting, do one for my arms? A: Not only is [...]

Skip 'em off: the fastest, most convenient way to burn calories No time to exercise? You can burn 200 calories in 15 minutes by jumping rope, Jump faster, and burn [...]

(even when you can't walk!) If staring at a computer or sitting in meetings all day saps your energy, try this stretch for a caffeine-free boost: Place your hands (shoulder-width [...]

Smooth moves build muscle Stretching--which is great for improving flexibility and helping you relax--can also help you build muscle. After 10 weeks, a group of 50-somethings who combined weight training [...]

Fitness sandals you can really walk in! "I was a skeptic for sure," says Walking Editor Maggie Spilner, who's tried more walking shoes than she can count. "But the Teva [...]

11 tips to ride like the wind--without pain Breezing around on a bike can make you feel like a kid again. But a stiff back or sore joints can snap [...]

Beat the artery-clogging effects of a high-fat meal Take a long, brisk walk before your niece's wedding, and you may be able to splurge on hors d'oeuvres and cake--guilt-free. Because, [...]

This exercise prescription can protect your brain Burning 1,000 calories a week--that's about the equivalent of walking briskly for 30 minutes, five days a week--can lower your risk of having [...]

This no-sweat exercise provides a total body workout Tai chi may be the best exercise for people over the age of 60. The slow, gentle movements are easy on joints [...]

A gadget that's better than a personal trainer When researchers gave a group of overweight people beeper-size activity monitors that showed exactly how many calories they were burning every minute [...]

New help for exercise-induced asthma Do you wheeze or have trouble breathing when you work out? You may want to pass on the salt. A preliminary study showed that on [...]

The article offers suggestions to Make Walking More Fun. Topics discussed include Dianne Broad, of Toronto, shakes things up: Three days a week, she walks with a different friend each day, and on weekends, she joins a bigger group; Bookworm Kristie Bittleston, of Concord, North Carolina, has a rule: If she wants to find out what happens next in the audiobook she's listening to, she has to lace up her sneakers; and start walking to work in an effort to improve health.

If it sounds too good to be true, it usually is. That was the overall finding of a panel of weight loss experts recently convened by the Federal Trade Commission [...]

Sex life in a slump? Put down the Harlequin, and pick up your sneakers. Research shows that a little huffing and puffing in the gym can lead to more heavy [...]

"This is a busy time for orthopedists," says Nicholas DiNubile, MD, an orthopedic surgeon who treats professional athletes and weekend warriors. "People go from being indoors and sedentary to suddenly [...]

Over the past 5 years, we've asked groups of women to go from fat to firm the Prevention way. We gave them the plan: lift weights, fill up on fiber, [...]

If you take the time and make the effort to exercise, you want results. Yet, like many active people, you may have some well-intentioned habits that actually sabotage your workouts. [...]

I've never, been a morning person, but this time of the year is the toughest--and I bet I'm not alone. To give myself a few more minutes under the warm [...]

It looks easy. It promises fabulous results. It's not expensive. So goes the infomercial. You end up ordering the latest exercise contraption, which then ends up becoming an expensive clothes [...]

Your figure doesn't have to suffer this summer as you trade walking and weights for a refreshing dip in the pool. "Water is wonderful for exercising," says Mary E. Sanders, [...]

If you're turned off by bouncy aerobics, or you love high-impact workouts but need a break, gentle exercise classes such as yoga, tai chi, and Pilates may be the answer. [...]

What you think can impact your workout almost as much as what you do, says exercise psychologist Judy Van Raalte, PhD, of the Center for Performance Enhancement and Applied Research [...]

In the quest for flatter abs and trimmer thighs, many exercisers neglect an important body part in between: the hips. "Weak hips are extremely common," says exercise physiologist Greg Roskopf, [...]

Dancers will tell you that the secret to a lean, pain-free body is a well-toned "core" (the back, abdomen, hips, and pelvis), which assists in everything from lifting children to [...]

Bum knees and achy backs are common, but not inevitable. "They're often a symptom of weakness in key muscles that support the activities you do," says Manhattan-based physiatrist Nadya Swedan, [...]

Unchecked stress can contribute to headaches, digestive woes, frequent colds, and heart disease. It also can wreck your waistline, because stress even contributes to belly fat! You already know that [...]

Strong abs are a great ally for protecting your back. But if you rely only on ab crunches you're missing some important muscles, says Wendell Liemohn, PhD, professor at the [...]

Want to bring your child along on your next Saturday bike ride? There are various options available for carrying a small child on a bike. But which is the safest? [...]

A: Here are three simple Here are three simple ways to stay on track: 1. Take a count. While you're on the treadmill, count the number of steps you take [...]

Those new to exercising may be well advised to break up the traditional periods of exercise into shorter workouts, such as three 10-minutes periods instead of one 30-minute period. Indications are that the shorter periods result in fewer dropouts, more repetitions or mileage, and greater calorie afterburn., Best news for new exercisers: "Keep it short." You're more likely to actually do it if you plan a few, short bouts of exercise rather than one long bout. Carving [...]

Based on growing evidence that more exercise equals better health, Uncle Sam is now asking Americans to accumulate 60 minutes every day. Here are some tips for making those extra [...]

Don't sweat it if you can't drag yourself to work out during your period. By paying attention to your monthly energy levels, you may actually feel better, get fitter, and [...]