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The Big Reason You Need to Join a Gym
Cardiovascular disease, a condition largely preventable with a healthy diet and exercise, is the number one cause of death in the U.S. And yet, did you know just 18% of...
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Strength & Balance Exercises Prevent Sports Injuries
There’s nothing worse than being injured while being active, as sports injuries are often difficult to treat and to recover from. So what can we do to prevent these injuries?...
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Fish Oil Boosts Senior Muscle Strength
A recent study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition suggests that older women’s muscles may benefit from the addition of fish oil to their diet and strength-training routines....
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Top Fitness Trends for 2012
A New Year means New Year’s resolutions, and the most popular resolutions usually address our health. Some of 2012’s important messages dealt with the effects of fitness on our quality...
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13 Reasons Why Women Should Lift Weights
For women who workout, most use cardio equipment or engage in some other type of aerobic activity. But, very few women lift weights. The reason? Women tend to associate strength...
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Getting Started With Weight Training
Given that our focus this month is on the benefits of weight training in women, it’s only natural that some of you may have questions about getting started. In our...