women's fitness

  1. Exercise & Fitness

    Women's fitness: Hockey for a hot bod

    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 18, 2010
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    Known for its fast-moving action, hockey is one of the best full-body workouts anyone can get. And it’s not just for boys – more...
  2. Losing Weight

    Weight-loss tips: How to find your inner skinny

    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 18, 2010
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    For most of her life, Lori Wengle battled with her weight. And though she’s finally found her skinny (a.k.a. her best weight), she...
  3. Exercise & Fitness

    Full-body fitness trends for the New Year

    By Jessica Padykula on Nov 17, 2010
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    It’s a new year and a new start, which means it’s time to get out of your fitness rut and commit to getting (and staying) in shape....
  4. Dieting & Nutrition

    Dara Torres on diet, fitness and healthy living

    By Sarah Kelsey on Nov 12, 2010
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    Dara Torres is one busy lady. She’s the fastest female swimmer in American history and has won a total of 12 Olympic medals (not to...
  5. Exercise & Fitness

    Fitness trend 2011: Mind-body connection

    By Lisa Armstrong on Nov 12, 2010
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    With the downturn in the economy and stresses at work and home piling up during the holidays, the search for new and easier ways to...
  6. Conditions

    Does running cause varicose veins?

    By Michele Borboa, MS on Nov 9, 2010
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    November marks the start of the fall running season. Does it also mark the start of running-induced varicose veins? Dr. Luis...
  7. Exercise & Fitness

    5 Fitness trends for 2011

    By Linda Melone, CSCS on Nov 9, 2010
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    How will you meet your New Year’s resolutions in 2011? Maybe this is the year you resolve to take better care of yourself by taking...
  8. Exercise & Fitness

    Fast fat-blasting holiday workout

    By Lisa Armstrong on Nov 4, 2010
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    Want to lose the seven pounds most of us effortlessly gain during the holidays? One way to beat the holiday bulge is to plan ahead...
  9. Exercise & Fitness

    Holiday fitness gift guide

    By Tracy E. Hopkins on Nov 4, 2010
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    The holiday season gives us an excuse to overindulge in our favorite sweets and treats. But don’t wait until New Year’s to make your...
  10. Exercise & Fitness

    Get a fast full-body workout at home

    By Linda Melone, CSCS on Nov 3, 2010
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    If your schedule doesn’t allow time for schlepping to and from a gym, you're in luck. Not only can you get in shape at home, you can...
  11. Conditions

    Osteoporosis: Expert answers to FAQs

    By Linda Melone, CSCS on Nov 2, 2010
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    If you've recently joined the ranks of the 10 million people in the US diagnosed with osteoporosis (a loss of bone tissue and...
  12. Happiness & Friendship

    Girlfriend’s guide to becoming a sports fan

    By Karen Hawthorne on Oct 25, 2010
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    Who said women can’t learn to love sports almost as much as the men in their lives do? Yes, we’re socialized to appreciate shopping...
  13. Exercise & Fitness

    Quick tips for home workouts

    By Linda Melone, CSCS on Oct 15, 2010
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    Fighting for a parking space, waiting for exercise machines and wiping sweat (not yours!) off workout benches is enough to zap the...
  14. Breast Cancer Survivor Stories

    Surviving breast cancer: Regain control of your body

    By Lockey Maisonneuve on Oct 15, 2010
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    For the 2.5 million breast cancer survivors in the US, many of whom have had surgery, getting back into exercise and learning how to...
  15. Exercise & Fitness

    Winter woes? Yoga will boost your mood

    By Sarah Kelsey on Oct 8, 2010
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    As the days darken and the barometer drops, it can be hard to keep your mood upbeat. So we turned to YuMee Chung, a certified...
  16. Exercise & Fitness

    Soccer for kickin’ fitness

    By Sarah Kelsey on Oct 6, 2010
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    The evidence is everywhere: Soccer has quickly become one of America’s favorite pastimes. From the fancy footwork to its cardio...
  17. Exercise & Fitness

    How to become an Olympic athlete

    By Karen Hawthorne on Oct 6, 2010
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    ESPN challenged average American woman Kathryn Bertine – writer, waitress and former pro figure skater – to train in nine sports on...
  18. Children's Health

    Social network promotes girls and sports

    By Karen Hawthorne on Oct 6, 2010
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    With rising obesity rates for kids and more time spent sitting in front of the TV and computer, adults need to encourage young...
  19. Losing Weight

    Weight loss: Dangers of fasting and detoxes

    By Dr Michael Sardone on Oct 5, 2010
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    For centuries, fasting has been advocated by various religions as a means of spiritual cleansing and adherence to rituals, and...
  20. Conditions

    Top 10 Exercises for women with rheumatoid arthritis

    By Shari Whitley on Oct 5, 2010
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    Exercise is important for women with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) because the right exercises can help relieve joint pain and build...
  21. Exercise & Fitness

    Yoga injuries on the rise in women

    By Michelle Carlson, M.D. on Oct 4, 2010
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    Over the past few years at Hospital for Special Surgery, I’ve seen an increase in patients with hand or wrist pain brought on by...