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TWO YEARS AGO, Carol Zechman, 43, had an exercise epiphany. She realized that even though she didn't have an hour a day to devote to sweating (she's a mother of […]

YOU WORK HARD all year to maintain your exercise routine--even waking before dawn or carving out a precious hour in the middle of an over-scheduled day to squeeze it in--but […]

FOR AN ADRENALINE RUSH and a fresh perspective on life, catch a wave on a surfboard or scale a rock by hand. If you prefer something less intimidating, consider mountain […]

When is exercising like playing jazz or cooking? It may sound like the start of a lame joke, but the answer to this serious question is: when you improvise. Like […]

New kicks are a quick cure for the winter workout blahs--sliding into a pair makes you feel like you can do anything. To keep you inspired, we asked 157 women […]

Exercises helpful to regenerate yourselves are listed and they include a frog jump, triangle stretch, double leg extension, standing lateral side bend, overhead triceps press, twisting lunge spiral, standing inner-thigh energizer, kneeling preacher curls. Added to these snacks for instant oomph, how cardio is helpful in curing fatigue are mentioned.

NANCY WARREN, A 38-YEAR-OLD HEALTH EDUCATION ASSISTANT and mother of a teenage daughter, insists she's "an ordinary Jane." Yet in 2002, over the course of five months, Warren went from [...]

gUESS HOW MOUNTAIN BIKER Alison Dunlap, a two-time Olympian, motivates herself to go for a ride when she's not in the mood? She maps out a route that includes her [...]

Watching the Olympics, no doubt you're in awe of the athletes' ability to do triple back handsprings, leap over hurdles and swim butterfly at warp speed, but let's admit it: [...]

If you're looking to get more impressive results from your home workouts without adding extra time, we've got a simple and speedy solution: Start using balance tools, like a wedge, […]

DEALING WITH CHRONIC KNEE PAIN and post-college weight gain, Annie Wilson of San Francisco--formerly a competitive swimmer, rower and coxswain--was struggling to get back on track as an athlete. "I [...]

FEBRUARY 14, 1995, is a red-letter date on my workout calendar. Not because it was Valentine's Day, but because for nearly six years afterward, that Tuesday was the last day [...]

I've always kept diligent records of my workouts. Recently, at my parents' house, I found a faded piece of paper in my childhood bedroom that showed 30 minutes of 'doing [...]

Technology has changed the look of sports outfits and equipment. Innovations since 1987 include fate bicycle tires, home gym equipment, electronic compasses and the use of titanium.

Grazing, oil and gas explorations, recreational use, insufficient environmental funding, and pollution are posing a threat to nature's much-valued mountains, rivers, oceans, and roads. In response, a number of groups and organizations have lobbied in Congress for their protection.

Subjects pertinent to hiking such as suggested trails, appropriate clothing and shoes and health tips are discussed. This hobby is indulged in by millions of Americans both as a bodybuilding technique and a mental stimulant.

There are a variety of walking shoes available due to advanced technology. However, one may choose the wrong kind of shoes. A quiz is presented for one to be able to prioritize one's needs for walking.

Rugged walking shoes can best be described as a hybrid produced by the union of athletic walking shoes and lightweight hiking boots. They are perfect footwear not only for walking over the uneven terrain of mountain trails, but also for attending a wide range of social events.

The Rugged Walker program adds an element of fun in walking exercises. Activities include walks along nature trails and exercising other parts of the body while walking.

Cross-training exercises improve overall physical fitness and contribute to walking technique. These include lateral jumps, body trunk flexing, wall push-ups to strengthen the upper body and other muscle exercises.

A variety of new walking shoes are reviewed. A diagnostic chart helps readers determine what new shoe model would be most appropriate for them. Walking shoes should have low, beveled heels and flexible front sections. Prices range from $40 to $125.

Some clothing manufacturers, such as Mephisto and Polartec, are using recycled materials to produce fashion for outdoors. Coffee filters, soda bottles and tires are being used to make such items as shoes, boots and jackets.

* Hit a sporting goods store or shop online and you'll find a sea of sneakers. You could spend hours wading through the options, but we've got a much better [...]

Five fitness instructors who teach walking for health discuss their techniques, which include pre-walk stretching exercises and ways they pace their stress levels when walking. Walking as a mental and spiritual activity is also discussed.

A new type of sandal called sports sandals gives wearers the comfort of sandals plus traction for athletic activity. Several brands of both walking and sports sandals are described, and prices and manufacturers' phone numbers are included.

Fast walking is an excellent aerobic exercise that can strengthen the cardiovascular system, aid weight loss, increase energy, develop motor skills and build muscle mass. Fast walking requires the development of techniques to improve coordination and balance.