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Good Clean Fun Water Sports: Saying No to a Wave of Trash

Jun 30, 2014 12:17PM ● By Avery Mack

It’s hard to enjoy the water when it’s littered with plastic trash and other flotsam—which is why sports lovers across the country are rallying to collect floating and submerged debris.

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Moveable Feet: How to Make Walking Part of Everyday Life

May 30, 2014 11:18AM ● By Lane Vail

Smart strategies, from breathing deep to using poles to ditching texting, make it easier to hit the ground for wellness.

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Body Ease: Fluid, Flexible Movement Can Be Ours

Apr 30, 2014 12:45PM ● By Sarah Todd

Unconscious physical patterns can throw our bodies out of whack and stiffen us up, but three approaches – Alexander, Feldenkrais and Trager – offer options for easier movement.

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Qi Whiz: Qigong Steps Up Vitality and Serenity

Mar 31, 2014 12:54PM ● By Meredith Montgomery

Qigong’s gentle movements strengthen the body so it can take care of itself and will boost our overall health and happiness.

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Tweet those Fitness Goals: Online Friends Help Us Stay on Track

Feb 28, 2014 12:56PM ● By Tamara Grand

With Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media sites, we can get all the fitness buddies we need, plus lots of useful strategies.

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Cycles of Spin: Returning to its Heart-Healthy Origins

Jan 31, 2014 01:15PM ● By Janet Osen

Spinning, which originally combined a Zen-like cycling state and high-octane workout, may be cycling back to its roots.

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Fitness à la Carte: The Latest, Hottest Trends

Dec 27, 2013 12:46PM ● By Christine MacDonald

Gyms nationwide are offering up a wide range of diverse classes, from ballet-inspired workouts to interval training, that take the routine out of exercise.

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Brief Bouts of Yoga Bolster the Brain: Benefits of Mind-Body Movements

Dec 27, 2013 12:45PM

A mere 20 minutes of yoga postures, breathing and meditation boosts the brain’s ability to quickly and accurately process information.

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Too Much Togetherness?: Exercise Helps Keep Family Holidays Merry

Nov 26, 2013 12:44PM ● By Sarah Todd

Of course, we love our families—but sometimes during the intense intimacy holidays bring we need to a way to jog or exercise the stress away.

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Jungle Gym: Moving Like Animals Can Wildly Improve Fitness

Oct 31, 2013 01:05PM ● By Debra Melani

Mimicking four-legged creatures like bears and leopards builds stronger, leaner and more agile bodies.

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