Outsmarting the Ouch
By Karen AspSports doctors treat common athletic injuries with top-notch technologies. Today, similar solutions are within reach of the average fitness enthusiast.
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Fitness For 2
By Sheila Mulrooney EldredYou want to stay fit, and you want your baby to be healthy. Here's what's known (and not yet known) about the potential risks and rewards of staying seriously active — and even competing — while you're expecting.
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Feeling Groovy: A Fitness Primer
By Kelly James-EngerWhy settle for ho-hum workouts when real inspiration and satisfaction are within reach? Here's what you need to know to make your fitness pursuits more fun —and your results more fabulous.
Not Going the Distance
By Kara Douglass ThomFalling short of the finish line can be frustrating. But the only real defeat lies in failing to learn from your experience.
Encounters With the Edge
By Alisa BaumanNo pain, no gain belongs on the dust heap of fitness mottoes. But if you're unwilling to experience even a little discomfort, you're probably leaving a lot of fitness results on the table.
Find Your Focus
By Karen AspZoning out on the treadmill? Fretting while you lift? That lack of focus could be undermining your workouts. Take some advice from the pros on how to tame your wandering mind.
The A.T. Factor
By Fernando Pages RuizWhether you want to lose weight or improve performance, knowing your anaerobic threshold can help you achieve optimal results in minimum time.
Flex Time
By Fernando Pages RuizHad it with your sedentary job? Don't just sit there! Reduce stress and keep your muscles on task with some simple workday workouts.
Just Your Type
By Fernando Pages RuizAdopting a fitness routine suited to your athletic body type can make the difference in whether your workouts are frustrating or fulfilling.
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Missing Your Max
By Sally Edwards and Bev RobinsonKnowing your maximum heart rate is essential for effective aerobic workouts. But if you're using 220 minus your age, you may be missing the mark entirely.
Jump to It
By Fernando Pages RuizPlyometrics are a demanding form of exercise, but they can add speed and power to your athletic endeavors.
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By the Numbers
By Sally Edwards and Bev RobinsonWhat your heart monitor is trying to tell you.
On the Spot
By Fernando Pages RuizLearn how working with a spotter can help you ratchet up the intensity of your free-weight routine.
Off-Road Redemption
By Susan WeaverNo traffic, no stop signs - just the view from your handlebars. Mountain biking sets you free from the confines of the road.
Buddy System
By Kara Douglass ThomEvery athlete can benefit from training with a partner or group. Here's how to be sure you're getting the most out of your time together.
To the Top of the World
By Gretchen ReynoldsIt took Sean Burch eight years to gear up for his ascent of one of the world's most intimidating mountains. Reaching the summit changed his perspective forever.
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Real-Results Fitness
By Dimity McDowellWeary of working toward weight loss — or worse, toward nothing in particular? Choose one of our four real-life goals, employ the accompanying workout plan, and get ready for some inspired spring training!
Team Adventure
By Kara Douglass ThomWhat sets adventure races apart from other endurance events? A compass, a few teammates and somethings a cantankerous camel or two.
Don’t Wimp Out
By Fernando Pages RuizThe gym is one place you can cheat and never get caught, but where cheating will cost you every time. Learn how to avoid these common exercise slack-offs and make your workouts righteous!
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Joint Venture
By Kathy SummersDegenerative joint disease can cause debilitating pain, loss of mobility, and function, even severe disability. But what if you're just starting to suffer from a little wear and tear? Here's how to work with your joints — not against them.