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Discusses how lunchtime workouts can be beneficial. Description of a study in which workers exercised during lunch; Assertion that they were more productive after their workouts; Reasons that exercise has such an effect on work habits.

Offers details of a training program for the Marine Corps Marathon the be held on October 30, 2005 in Washington, D.C. Report that 1,500 participants will walk 26.2 miles after following a 26-week training program; Guidelines, registration cost, and pacing rules of the marathon; Health benefits of marathon walking and training programs.

Reports that people consume more snacks when food is served in larger bowls. Study conducted by the University of Illinois; Discussion of serving size misperceptions.

Reports on the opening of health clubs in the U.S. from May 17 to 23, 2004 to public for free. Number of health clubs that are participating.

Presents the Yoga-Paws glove, an alternative to yoga mat from YogaSyz. Price of the glove.

Provides information on body-weight adjustments during pregnancy. Average weight of newborns; Body adjustments to grow a baby; Weight loss after delivery.

Provides information on a French study that examined the relation between obesity and the risk for asthma in women. Reason behind the increase in asthma risk in overweight women; Number of women who participated in the study.

Discusses the benefit of online weight loss programs. Results of a research conducted by researchers at Brown University School of Medicine.

Provides an update on weight loss and comfort foods. Impact of diet detours on a person's weight loss program; Information on the preferred comfort foods of men and women.

Reports on a study which examined the impact of stair-climbing on women's cardiovascular fitness. Percentage of increase in cardiovascular fitness level of women who did stair-climbing.

Discusses a study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which examined the importance of walking in decreasing the risk of diabetes. Analysis of death rates of adults who were diagnosed with diabetes; Effect of walking on insulin sensitivity.

Discusses studies conducted by Columbia University and University of Missouri-Columbia which provide evidence that exercise can reduce anxiety. Analysis of the activity levels and mental health of adults based on a study by Columbia University; Anxiety levels of women who did exercises based on a study from University of Missouri-Columbia.

Presents tips for sticking to an exercise plan. Tips on scheduling exercise into your daily activities; Types of workouts under fifteen minutes; Importance of exercising when under stress.

Presents a remedy for plantar fasciitis, a common cause of heel and arch pain. Percentage of persons who performed a more common calf stretch, who felt better; Description of a recommended stretch.

Presents several exercises for people with knee osteoarthritis. Importance of altering the workouts; Advice against doing quadriceps exercises that add resistance to the lower leg; Exercise to strengthen the muscles around the knee.

Reports on studies on the importance of aerobics and strength training in preventing memory loss. Effects of weight lifting on brain.

Presents a workout by Mindy Solkin, coach and owner of Running Center in New York City, that boosts strength and speed.

Presents information on the Sporn Training Halter for dogs. Features of the dog collar; Price of the dog collar.

Presents information on a study from the University of Pennsylvania that tested the role of human arteries and blood flow in protecting people against heart disease.

German researchers have found a potent germ killer right below the surface of our skin. This natural antibiotic, called dermcidin, is made in the body's sweat glands. It bubbles to the surface when you exercise. Since bacteria live on everything from doorknobs to phones, a daily dose of perspiration could prevent your next irritation!

In a small study, people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who played sports or exercised functioned and felt better than sedentary people.

In a study of 31 runners, Norwegian researchers found that those who practiced two daily 30-minute meditations had significantly less blood lactate (the stuff that causes muscle fatigue and soreness) after exercising than those who didn't meditate. It's as simple as sitting quietly, breathing deeply, and focusing on a word such as calm, peace, or any word of your choice.

You know that a good workout can help fat-proof your hips. So can the fat in the meal you eat after working out, suggests a small, preliminary study. Researchers found that when women ate a meal containing monounsaturated fat, such as olive oil, and saturated fat 30 minutes after exercising, they burned off three times more of the monounsaturated fat than the saturated kind.

This move, from exercise physiologist Teresa Tapp, can help you find your energy at 3 p.m. when you feel tired. Shift your weight to your left foot, and bend your knee slightly, aiming it toward your little toe. Bend your right knee so only your toes touch the floor, aiming your right knee out to contract your inner thigh as before.

Discusses how women have less energy during their menstrual cycles. How women can burn more fat when hormones are high late in the cycle; Consideration of a group of women who completed rigorous cycling workouts during the period after the start of their ovulation.

Lifting weights can reduce fatigue and boost immunity in people with mild to moderate multiple sclerosis (MS), an autoimmune disease that attacks the central nervous system. In a study of 13 people with MS, researchers found that after a 16-week customized strength training program, volunteers had significant improvements in immune function and decreased inflammation, both of which help improve physical performance. To safely start a weight lifting program, talk to a physical therapist or exercise specialist.

Lists ten signs that it is time to change an exercise routine. Personal habits that keep a person from exercising and weight training properly; Lack of proper equipment; Excuses made because there are other pressing matters; Lack of knowledge; Others.

In a 6-month study of 36 people ages 60 to 80, Australian researchers found that those who ate a healthy diet and followed a weight lifting program had a three times greater decrease in average blood sugar levels than those who simply dieted, benefits similar to those found with diabetes drugs. Plus, they lost moderate amounts of body fat. Study participants performed nine exercises that targeted all the major muscles in the upper and lower body.

Physical activity may reduce symptoms of bulimia, an eating disorder marked by bingeing and purging and body image distortion. Researchers in Norway treated 48 women with bulimia with either nutritional counseling, behavioral therapy, or moderate exercise such as jogging or swimming for one hour a week. After 6 months, the exercisers did as well as those who underwent behavioral therapy, and they had fewer bulimic episodes. They also became more fit and felt better about their body.

Chronic worriers are vulnerable to feeling anxious and depressed during stressful times, but exercise can help. In a study of college students, researchers from California State University in Chico found that chronic worriers who exercised long enough to get their heart rate pumping and break a sweat during stressful times had fewer depressive symptoms than those who didn't exercise. This research suggests that exercise can provide special benefits to people prone to chronic worrying, especially when they're under stress, says the lead researcher Warren R. Coleman, PhD.

Offers advice on how to relieve back pain from arthritis. Use of a Biofoam roller; Stretching; Exercise that can provide relief through pressure on the spine.

Orthotics, or shoe inserts, may be the answer to foot pain. Orthotics can provide extra cushioning, take pressure off sore spots, and even help control the motion of feet, says biomechanics expert Tom McPoil, PhD, PT. Orthotics should provide relief within a week, Dr. McPoil says. Research shows that drugstore orthotics can work as well as the expensive custom-made inserts.

If you're planning to follow a high-fat, high-protein, low-carbohydrate diet, here's how to do it safely: Talk to your doctor. If you have kidney problems, you should not follow the Atkins diet. If you have diabetes, get tested to make sure that your kidneys are not impaired before starting this diet. Measure your cholesterol, load up on water, take your vitamins and minerals, and eat your vegetables.

Recommends a back exercise for building strong back muscles.

Suggests that exercise may prevent heart attacks, especially if you are a type A personality prone to angry episodes.

Recommends purchasing the PolarEyes Fits Over, sunglasses that fit over the top of regular glasses and offer full protection against ultraviolet rays.

Provides contact information for the International Health, Racquet, and Sports Club Association (IHRSA) Passport Program, which includes several thousand clubs, enabling people to use them across the U.S.

Reports that people who ran on a treadmill produced more phenylethylamine, a natural mood-lifting chemical, than those who stayed sedentary.

Promotes physical exercise, even for overweight people, because it helps control blood sugar better and longer.

Discusses ways for pets and owners to exercise, and suggests obedience classes to help dogs and owners to learn to walk together.

Focuses on exercise with a purpose, such as volunteering to restore houses, playing outside with children or grandchildren, and riding a bike instead of driving.

Recommends single-use packets of sunscreen, such as SunBuddy, to protect yourself from skin cancer when hiking or away from home.

Discusses how cutting traditional repetitions in half during strength training and going superslow can result in higher strength increases.

Reports that stretching before activity provides no injury prevention and may contribute to injury, according to a majority of studies, and offers suggestions for safe stretching.

Compares water to sports drinks for recreational exercisers, and concludes that water is just as good as sports drinks for exercise performance over short periods of time.

Suggests that the eating or exercise habits of older people may deteriorate, and that they may have trouble using protein from food, in order to explain muscle loss in the aged.

Advises that a decrease in the intensity of physical activity can enable gains of more body fat than maintaining or increasing intensity does.

Evaluates the Surf Runner 2000 Radio from Speedo, which allows swimmers to listen to the radio while swimming.

Reports that higher-impact exercises such as jogging can help reduce bone fracture risk.

Reports on a study by West Virginia researchers that suggests that peppermint boosts mood, therefore improving workout performances at the gym.