The Art of Heart-Smart
Combining aerobic and anaerobic exercise provides a solid foundation for a heart-smart fitness routine.
You may have heard that your body is a temple. Well, it’s not. Your body is a car and your heart
Hit the Dance Floor!
Ballroom dancing is an antiaging elixir and a fun way to stay fit. Keep reading to learn the health benefits of ballroom dancing.Physical benefits
Muscle and joint health“Ballroom dancing is about res
Try Interval Training
Interval training is a great way to train for all ages and fitness levels. Keep reading for exercises to start out.Once reserved for serious athletes, interval training—periods of high-intensity activ
Workout with Ginseng and Yerba Maté
Do you reach for a cold drink before you hit the gym? Store shelves are packed with energy and sports drinks designed to improve your performance. While the drinks all have different formulas, researc
No-Gear Workout
Sometimes simple methods using our own body weight are all we really need. Read to learn the best no-gear exercises you can do anywhere.Anyone can have a great workout and blast a ton of calories at h
Picnic Sports
What\'s a family picnic without badminton or bocce? Before you play picnic sports, prevent injury by doing some easy warmup exercises.Summertime and the exercisin’ is easy. Now’s the time to get outdoo
Why You Need a Sports Drink
You’re having an intense workout, you’re dripping in sweat, and you’re chugging water to stay hydrated. But hold on, you might want to add a sports drink packed with electrolytes into your routine.
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Cardio Kickboxing
If you think kickboxing is only for Chuck Norris types, you might be surprised. Kickboxing moves provide a plethora of cardio benefits for everyone.Where were you when Jean-Claude Van Damme roundhouse
5 Nutrients for Vegan Athletes
Vegan athletes, including runner Carl Lewis, hockey player Georges Laraque, and baseball player Patrick Neshek, prove that athletes can get the nutrition they need without eating meat. However, making
Quick Fit for Tweens and Teens
Too much screen time and not enough physical activity is taking its toll on teens and tweens. Do our quick fit exercises with your kids to steer them onto the road to fitness.The 2012 Active Healthy K
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