Fitness

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  Are You a Skinny, Fat Person?

  Everyone admires the supermodel who never works out and eats everything yet still manages to look fabulous. Some of us even strive for her looks by following a diet of lattes and lettuce. Whats surprising is that this beautiful, slim woman may actua

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  Take It Outside

  There is growing evidence of a paradigm shift in the fitness industry toward athletic-oriented training. Just as elite athletes train for performance, many people want a fitness program that delivers a body that moves well and allows them to enjoy a

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  Built Like a Greek God

  Few men admit their desire to be physically attractive. Beauty, in its aesthetic sense, has long been pejoratively classified as effeminate. Yet this was not always so, and increasingly may not be again. The ancient Greek forebears of Western civili

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  Out of the Boathouse

  Rowing is one of those special old friends who will welcome you back at any time and tell you something new and wonderful. -Stephen Kiesling, author and former competitive rower The bright yellow of the scull is barely visible through the haze of a

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  Give Your Walk Some WOW!

  Bored with your walking regimen? Invigorate your step with Nordic walking poles, and youll burn an average of 20 percent more calories than during a regular walk and get all the benefits of an upper body workout, with less stress on your knees. Nord

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  Three Phases of Fitness

  Do you want to build a muscular physique and dont know where to start? If your goal is to build lean muscle mass, improve your strength, and define your body, then you have to train smarter, not harder. Balance what you like to do with what your bod

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  Maintaining Fine Fettle¡­for Fun and Festivities

  Twas the month of December and all through the land, flustered creatures were stirring, shopping bags in hand. Stockings were hung over the clothes line to dry, while feet were massaged for the next trek to buy. Wellyou get the idea. Decembers frenz

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  Skiing on the Slopes of Health

  Regular physical activity improves your health, well-being, and quality of life. Both cross-country and alpine skiing exude a physiological and psychological rush that allows you to temporarily escape from the stresses of the world. While skiing is

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  ­­­­Meaningful Makeovers

  On television we see makeover magic wands flourished to instantly transform everything from houses to hairdos. Our alive makeover series introduces you to two people, Rob and Toni, who are hoping to improve their lives from the inside out. No plasti

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  Ski Superstar Jennifer Heil

  She was a novice skier at two years old, competitive swimmer at nine, and national freestyle ski champion at 16. By age 17, Jennifer Heils five-foot three-inch frame had taken such a beating from moguls and freestyle ski landings that she could hard

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  Elevating Natural Health

  At 10 years old Pierre Mnard was ready. He and his eight-year-old brother were all set for their bicycle journey to Africa, their backpacks stuffed with essentials and their heads full of dreams of the Serengeti. But Mom wouldnt let them out of the

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  Nice Abs - How to Get a Lean and Sexy Midsection to Show Off at the Beach

  Just about everyone wants to have nice abs that make them look great. Unfortunately many people try to get nice abs by doing all the wrong things! If you make some of the mistakes that are discussed in this article it is likely that you will never ge