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The return of a training classic for runners
With running, proper form is essential for everything from desired speed to injury prevention. But for many people, muscle memory has locked in less-than-perfect form.
Aug 14, 2019
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Strength-training exercises you can do anywhere
(HealthDay)—You don't have to go to the gym to get a great muscle-building workout. You don't even need equipment. There are many bodyweight-only exercises for strength training that you can do anywhere—at home, when ...
Jul 19, 2019
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Do-anywhere upper body stretches
(HealthDay)—Flexibility in your upper body is important for many everyday activities you take for granted, like twisting and turning while backing out of a parking space. Try these three stretches to help keep your upper ...
Apr 19, 2019
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A new twist to work your obliques
(HealthDay)—Obliques are the muscles that run along the sides of your torso, from the lower eight ribs to the front of the hip bone. They contract when you rotate your torso, so a great way to develop them is with an exercise ...
Apr 16, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How to breathe for better health, studying and test taking
If you're reading this you're obviously breathing, but are you doing it right?
Mar 11, 2019
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Get in shape for tennis and other racquet sports
(HealthDay)—Playing singles tennis is a great way to have fun and exercise, and if you have access to an indoor court, it can be a year-round workout option that builds camaraderie along with muscle tone.
Mar 4, 2019
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Cycling and treadmill workstations may be 'healthier' than standing options
Cycling and treadmill workstations may be 'healthier' than standing versions, because their use seems to be associated with greater positive physiological changes in the body, finds a systematic review of the available evidence, ...
Jan 28, 2019
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Four exercises for a better back
(HealthDay)—To strengthen your back—the most commonly injured part of the body—it's important to condition both the muscles in it and the ones that support it, notably the abs.
Jan 22, 2019
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Three conditioning exercises to support your hips
(HealthDay)—To support your hip joints, you need to strengthen the muscles that support them. This can help prevent or relieve hip pain and guard against injury.
Jan 15, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
Both weight loss and weight gain linked with increased fracture risk
Both weight gain and weight loss in older (postmenopausal) women are associated with increased incidence of fracture, but at different anatomical sites, finds a study published in The BMJ this week.
Jan 27, 2015
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