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DIY Myofascial Release
By Andrew HeffernanHere are four exercises to keep your fascia tissue healthy.
Feldenkrais
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The Fascia Connection
By Andrew HeffernanJust beneath your skin lies a complex network of connective tissue called fascia that helps you move, stand straight, and play hard. Keeping fascia tissue healthy might be one of the most effective — and most overlooked — ways to improve your health and fitness.
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PUMPING IRONY: Algae for Arthritis?
By Craig CoxNew research holds promise for the millions of geezers with creaky joints, but I’m more inclined to follow a less invasive protocol.
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Relearn to Walk
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhen it comes to walking, many of us have fallen into bad habits. But, by "relearning" to walk, we can improve our bodies and our minds.
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Awareness in Walking
By Maggie Fazeli FardAcross the country people are signing up for “walking boot camps,” aiming to relearn how to walk. Here’s a look inside one of the gentlest approaches.
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PUMPING IRONY: Upwardly Mobile
By Craig CoxOlder Americans are relying more and more on canes, walkers, and scooters to get around. But there are other ways to stay upright as you age.
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Expert Answers: On Caffeine and Exercise, and Overexercising
By Andrew HeffernanOur fitness experts tackle your questions on caffeine and athletic performance, and rhabdomyolysis. Plus, tips for improving your “wheel” pose.
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PUMPING IRONY: A Lesson in Feldenkrais — and Marriage
By Craig CoxA Sunday Feldenkrais class proved once again that good things come to those who agree with their wives.
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Yin-Yang Fitness: The Best of Both Worlds
By Andrew HeffernanMany fitness enthusiasts and athletes are now blending Eastern and Western exercise techniques for better results, including mind-body health. Find out why this fusion works so well — and how you can create a harmonious fitness mix for yourself.
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PUMPING IRONY: Knee-Jerk Reaction
By Craig CoxMy knee has been killing me lately — a result, I'm guessing, of packing and schlepping a houseful of stuff from our former abode to our current home, a project that has occupied me and my family since my last dispatch more than two months ago.