Fitness

A Turn-on Workout


Did you know that exercise can improve your sex life? Take our quiz and learn a thing or two.

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Fartlek Spells Fitness


Do you fartlek? Don't laugh. Fartlek, or speed play, is actually a technique for boosting your fitness level.

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Your Body, Your Gym


Get the scoop on one of the simplest, cheapest and most effective fitness regimens around.

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Does astrology offer any insights that might help me lose weight?

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This year, all of us with pounds to lose are getting a little astrological help from Mars and Saturn in Virgo. Mars moved into Virgo on July 1, ... Read More...

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Tummy Tuckers

Posted July 10, 2008 10:29 PM

Tone up your abdominal muscles with these expert exercise moves.

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Weekend Warriors Prone to Injuries

Posted August 27, 2008 4:50 PM
With more of us pressed for time, energy and motivation than ever before, a growing number of Boomers are now "weekend warriors" -- those who are largely sedentary during the week but explode into activity on days off. So if that game of beach volleyball, tennis or pickup football left your muscles screaming, you're not alone. Read more...

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Supercharge Your Walking Workout with Poles

Posted August 27, 2008 5:11 PM
Nordic walking -- basically walking with poles -- began in the early 20th century as a way for Finnish cross-country skiers to stay fit in the offseason. Today, proponents claim walking with poles can help with everything from osteoporosis and arthritis to diabetes and fibromyalgia. Read more...

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Making Sense of Menopause

Posted June 28, 2008 8:12 PM

Hot flashes, mood swings, difficulty sleeping -- these are some of the perimenopause symptoms you've been dealing with. Share your experiences, thoughts, frustrations and meditations on the life change you're going through. And if you've lived and learned from menopause, share your wisdom here.

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Missing Motivation

Started by JBrown on September 15, 2008 6:10 PM

I used to be a gym rat, but these days the most lifting I've done is with the remote control. I know I'm feeling down on myself--I just got laid off, if you were wondering why. But I thought I'd at least want to go to the gym more now that I have more time at my disposal. I know it sounds lame, but I need some motivational words to get myself going. Got any? I need help getting off this sad couch.

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