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The 12-day fitness challenge

The holiday season isn't just about fun, food and parties. It can be a time of stress, slack dieting and exercise, and weight gain....

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The best mind-body workouts for the New Year

The new year means starting a fitness program to slim down and shape up. But after a few weeks, the New Year's resolution to work...

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Yoga: Avoid beginner’s mistakes

Yoga has all sorts of benefits that are supported by research — mental and physical stress relief, mood improvement, slowing the...

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6 Fun fall fitness ideas to get you moving

Getting stuck in a fitness rut can be surprisingly easy. Getting out of one and finding an inspiring activity to get you moving...

Mom & Dad

How moms can maintain a healthy weight year round

For many moms, eating right and exercising comes easy in the summer months with light meals and so many opportunities to get...

Wellness

Go back to basics with health and fitness this fall

Fall is the perfect time to take stock of your fitness routine and go back to basics. Whether you’re stuck in a fitness rut, can’t...

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Back-to-basics guide to weight lifting for women

The allure of cardio for many women lies in the fact that it requires little to no instructions. Tie up laces, untangle headset...

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A beginner runner's guide

Running has been linked to the prevention of osteoporosis, diabetes and heart disease. It also burns more calories than other forms...

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Lastics: A new way to stretch

I grew up in the '80s, when home exercise videos meant big hair, leotard-clad dance moves and the same stretching routine after...

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5 Yoga essentials for National Yoga Month

Summer may be over but that doesn’t mean tossing in the workout towel. If you're feeling like you need a change in your fitness...

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5 Easy ways to fit in a workout

No time to work out? No excuse! Sure, you might be too busy to spend an hour (or even 30 minutes) at the gym, but there are easy...

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The 10 hottest free fitness apps for fall

When the summer temperatures take a dive into fall, you can heat up your workouts with these 10 hot fitness apps.

Health & Fitness How-tos

How to diet like an athlete

Are you inspired by athletes in the Summer Games and their toned and tight bodies? Kick-start your diet plan with these successful...

Exercise & Fitness

Boxing workouts for women

For the first time, women are competing in boxing at the Summer Games. Canada will be watching Mary Spencer, middleweight boxer from...

Wellness

How music can make you stronger

A powerful force is pulsing from your speakers. The music you listen to can have a strong impact on your mind and body. Choose your...

Losing Weight

New book The Hot Tub Diet aims to bust bad body image

If you’ve ever looked in the mirror and felt bad about your body, you’re not alone. It’s not enough to be healthy -- if you’re not a...

Aging

The anti-aging workout

Let's face it: Until scientists discover a way to reverse the effects of gravity, we're all destined to age. You can control the...

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5 Summer Games that burn serious calories

Imagine being so active that part of your job requires you to take in 3,000 calories a day. That's the scenario for the many of the...

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Summer Games: Workouts inspired by gold-medal athletes

The biggest sporting event of the summer is around the corner, and in honor of the nail-biting excitement, awe-inspiring feats of...

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Energize your work day with desk-friendly exercises

Sitting at a desk all day is something many of us do, but as much as it’s a necessity for work, it can wreak havoc on our bodies....

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Maria Menounos shares her Shape cover secrets

You’ve seen her gorgeous bod on ,em>Dancing With the Stars and Extra . Now Maria Menounos is showing it off on the cover of Shape...