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Build Muscle with Weightlifting Lite: Heavier Isn't Necessarily Better

Dec 31, 2010 02:18AM

Using lighter weights and more reps is a safe way to boost strength.

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Key Elements To Soulful Exercise

Dec 03, 2010 12:10AM ● By Luke Burgis

Five fitness elements characterize ActivPrayer training. Once they are understood, it’s possible to integrate prayer and turn any exercise activity into an ActivPrayer workout.

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Prayer Workouts: Fitness that Builds Spirituality

Dec 03, 2010 12:09AM ● By April Thompson

ActivPrayer is a fitness program that integrates body, mind and soul, enlarging perspectives while enhancing well-being.

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Walk Softly: … and Carry the Right Stick

Nov 02, 2010 03:30PM ● By Martin Miron

Whatever the season or reason, there is a pole designed to help sportsters remain upright. Adventure, excitement and athletics are all on tap as we take care to use this versatile extra appendage gently and wisely.

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Tidy House, Fitter Body: A New Reason to Clean

Oct 11, 2010 10:25AM

A new study at Indiana University suggests that how tidy we keep our home can also indicate how fit we are.

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Exercise For Spine Health: Smart Training Beats Back Pain

Oct 11, 2010 10:25AM ● By Michael Curran

Efforts to stay in shape often are thwarted by back pain. Any well-designed workout must honor the health and mechanics of this important part of the body.

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Seane Corn: Finding a Yoga Style and Making It Meaningful

Sep 02, 2010 04:02PM ● By Kim Childs

Seane Corn shares her advice on choosing a style of yoga and creating a home practice.

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Titans of Yoga: World-Renowned Masters Offer Their Insights

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM ● By Johannes R. Fisslinger

The essence of yoga, no matter its style, is a journey of self-discovery and transformation. It becomes a way of life that embraces a system of physical science, while honoring the quest for mental and emotional stability and balance.

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Dance Away: Older Adults in Dance-Based Therapy Reap Multiple Benefits

Sep 02, 2010 04:01PM

Participation by older adults in dance-based therapy can improve both their balance and walking speed, key factors in reducing the risk of falls and injury.

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Hoop It Up for Health: A Fun Way to Get a Groove On

Jul 28, 2010 02:06AM ● By Ellen Mahoney

When Betty Shurin, aka “Betty Hoops,” picked up a hula hoop 10 years ago, she didn’t know that one day she’d take home a Guinness World Record. But in 2005, Shurin set the pace for the world of hula racing, running 10-kilometers with her bright red hoop continually spinning around her waist...

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