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Biggest Fitness Mistakes

by Michele Cheplic

12 Jun 2009 08:43 AM

If you are a female looking to lose weight as expeditiously as possible, a new study says you need to kick up your fitness routine.

Want to Get Fit? Don't Take Up Ballet

by Michele Cheplic

30 May 2009 12:31 PM

That's according to sports medicine researchers at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. Their recently published study claims that young female professional ballet dancers face health risks when they don't eat enough to offset the energy they expend.

Is Birth Control Sabotaging Your Fitness Goals?

by Michele Cheplic

21 Apr 2009 10:56 PM

If you are using oral birth control, it may be, without you even realizing it. A new study found that oral contraceptive use impairs muscle gains in young women, and is associated with lower hormone levels.

Celebrities and (Lack of) Fitness

by Michele Cheplic

24 Feb 2009 09:08 PM

You know your fitness regime needs tweaking when people constantly ask you when your baby is due... and you're not pregnant. Right, Kate Moss? The fashionista, who became famous for being super skinny, is... well... not super skinny anymore. But, she's not pregnant either.

Can Exercising Reduce Your Risk of Breast Cancer?

by Michele Cheplic

03 Nov 2008 04:58 PM

A new study suggests that women who participate in vigorous exercise can lessen their risk of contracting breast cancer. The new research was conducted by the National Cancer Institute and gives post-menopausal women hope for healthier years ahead.

L is for Ladies

by Heather Long

16 Jul 2007 05:41 AM

Ladies fitness is its own multimillion dollar fitness industry - after all, women comprise more than 50% of the population and women tend to be more aware of the differences in their bodies than men do.

Women's Fitness: Target Your Hips

by Heather Long

28 May 2007 08:32 AM

The sad part about being a woman is that we carry most of our excess weight on our hips, tummy, thighs and bottom end. Many people think that those are the hardest areas to lose weight off of, but the truth is - anywhere you want to trim excess inches is usually the hardest area.

Low Physical Activity Can Help You Improve Fitness for Postmenopausal Women

by Heather Long

22 May 2007 12:35 PM

We're always talking about the need for regular exercise (advice that suggests a regular exercise program of cardio 5 to 6 days a week along with strength training for three to four days a week), but a new study has found that even low amounts of physical activity can do you a world of good.

Are You a Spoon?

by Heather Long

14 May 2007 05:38 PM

Wondering what a spoon is outside of an eating utensil or a very a snuggly position with your spouse? Well, wonder no longer. A spoon is a body shape that means you carry excess weight on your hips, thighs and behind the knees.

Mother's Day Fitness: Consider Making Mom Your Workout Partner

by Heather Long

11 May 2007 02:09 PM

I know, it may sound crazy and a few years ago, I wouldn't have been espousing this particular suggestion. For years, my mother and I were not particularly close. My grandmother had been a fundamentally strong influence in my life and in many ways, she was every bit as much a mother to me.



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