Master the art of exercise
Stave off injuries and fatigue by adapting your workouts to meet your age and fitness level.
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- July 8, 2019
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Fundamentals to sure footing: Strength, flexibility
Exercises that target legs and ankles will help guard against falls from age 40 and beyond.
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- July 5, 2019
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More than a fancy handstand
Yoga practitioners have long touted their craft as a path to optimal health for mind and body. Now researchers agree—there's a curious power to the downward dog.
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- April 22, 2019
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Want agility? Get on the ball
Balance and coordination exercises can be simple, at-home activities—and a bit of fun to boot.
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- February 10, 2019
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4 moves to bolster your back
These key exercises can help you zero in on the critical muscle groups needed to enhance overall back strength.
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- February 1, 2019
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3 steps to flexibility
Stretching and range-of-motion exercises are often overlooked as people focus on strength-training and cardio.
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- January 15, 2019
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Researchers: Mind your spine
Yoga, cognitive behavioral therapy and various meditative practices could help back pain sufferers find relief.
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- December 19, 2018
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Stand against gluteal amnesia
Long bouts of sitting will nearly wipe out your gluteal memory. Stand up and make those muscles remember their role.
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- January 6, 2018
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Join the resistance
The best part about these inexpensive bands? They're highly effective.
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- December 11, 2017
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Natural fit for chronic back pain: Yoga
Study finds yoga can lead to small improvements in back pain—as well as small to moderate improvements in function.
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- February 18, 2017
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Endurance race takes on barriers to health, recreation
More than 150 fitness fans—one-third from Gerber Memorial—lift logs, hike muddy hills and push physical limits to highlight wellness.
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- October 20, 2016
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Battling arthritis? You can do ‘amazing’ things
Slimming down with the right diet and simple exercises can help people kick pain.
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- April 18, 2016
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