The best fitness trackers you can buy
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View ArticleThe one exercise you're probably overdoing, according to a physical trainer
Dan Roberts, a personal trainer to pro athletes, models, and "the biggest A-listers you can think of," believes the fitness industry places too big an emphasis on weight training.While he stresses the...
View ArticleAll that spitting during the World Cup could be something called 'carb...
You might have noticed a lot of players spitting out their water at the World Cup.They could be rinsing out their dry mouths, but scientists think they might be doing something called "carb...
View Article8 free fitness apps that can help you get in shape — and what they're best for
Getting in shape can change your life.Regular exercise is the closest thing to a miracle drug that we have. It can improve your physical health, fight disease, extend your life, boost your mood and...
View ArticleNike's new running shoes that have more bounce than ever totally exceeded my...
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View ArticleA psychologist reveals how work stress can impact your weight — and what you...
Stress from your job can be more impactful on your health than you think.Psychologist Patricia Thompson reveals how your job stress can not just cause heart issues, but also weight gain, according to...
View ArticleHow to start running, according to an Olympian who now coaches runners
The best thing about running is that it's a sport anyone can get into.But getting started can be intimidating.These tips from a coach who competed in the Olympics can help you figure out a plan, get...
View ArticleFitness experts agree that sit-ups are worthless — here are 9 moves they...
From celebrity trainers working in the trendiest Manhattan gyms to the National Institute for Fitness and Sport in Indianapolis and the US Army training exams, sit-ups are developing a bad...
View ArticleProtein is an important part of your diet — here are 12 things everyone...
Trying to figure out what you’re supposed to eat is like trying to hit a moving target. It’s changing all the time, and it feels like everyone has a different definition of what’s healthy or what’s...
View ArticleHow cars are transforming into digital platforms and opening an entirely new...
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View ArticleWhat to eat and drink before and after a run, according to an Olympian who...
Being properly hydrated and fed is essential if you want to run regularly and get the maximum health benefits from running, according to coach Roberto Mandje, who competed in the 2004 Olympics.To...
View ArticleI tried eating fast food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner for a week — and...
I tried to eat fast food for every meal for a week and failed miserably.I felt sick after the first day.Eating nothing but fast food made me feel sluggish, bloated, and even gave me heartburn. Who...
View ArticleNew evidence suggests that most vitamins are useless, but here are the only...
Vitamins and supplements are a roughly $37 billion industry, but new research suggests they're mostly useless.A crop of fresh studies looking at multivitamins and vitamins B, C, and D have concluded...
View ArticleHilary Duff's workout routine has stayed similar for years — here's what she...
Hilary Duff is one of the rare former child stars who manage to grow up to establish a long-lasting showbiz career with basically zero mishaps. Judging by her track record, it seems Duff’s secret to...
View ArticleI took Pilates every day for a month — and was shocked by the physical and...
I tried going to a Pilates class every day for a month.Though I didn't go every single day, I made it to 26 classes over the course of the experiment.At the end of the month, I had a stronger core and...
View ArticleThere's growing evidence that eating fat won't make you fat, but sugar will
In the World Cup of food wars, sugar and fat are the playoff teams.But an emerging science is beginning to suggest that when eaten on its own, fat does not contribute to weight gain. Sugar, however,...
View ArticleThe health war against cheese may be completely misguided
Cheese lovers, rejoice.There's new evidence that the saturated fat found in cheese, milk, and other kinds of dairy is not tied to an increased risk of heart problems or death from any cause.The study...
View ArticleThe shocking number of calories Tour de France cyclists burn each day
On July 7 cyclists from around the world will begin the Tour de France, the prestigious three-week stage race — or "grand tour" — that happens to be the world's largest annual sporting event. All told,...
View ArticleFitness experts agree that sit-ups are worthless — here are 9 moves they...
From celebrity trainers working in the trendiest Manhattan gyms to the National Institute for Fitness and Sport in Indianapolis and the US Army training exams, sit-ups are developing a bad...
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