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An exercised-based system, Pilates connects the mind, body, and spirit. Its goal is to improve flexibility and strength, creating a balance between the two. Participants gain and develop body awareness through different poses and stretches, which target specific muscle groups. The overall goal of... Sign in to see full entry.

Before Gail Devers won the 100-meter dash at the 1992 Olympics, she spent countless hours on the track. But you know where else she spent her time? In the gym, doing strength training. Not to gain weight, but to keep her muscles strong. The common fear is that strength training will add bulk and... Sign in to see full entry.

If you're looking for a new way to jazz up your fitness routine, why not try dancing? With the popularity of TV dance shows these days, there's never been a better time to put on your dancing shoes. Why should celebrities have all the fun? Even though you've probably danced a little here and there,... Sign in to see full entry.

A new study published by the University of California at Berkeley shows that women who practice yoga have better body images and less disordered eating patterns than women who take part in traditional aerobic exercises. Study participants filled out surveys about the type of exercise they performed,... Sign in to see full entry.

Walking is an ideal form of exercise for many reasons. You don't need special equipment to do it, it can be done by almost anyone, and you can do it almost anywhere! As an added bonus, there are numerous health benefits from starting a regular walking program: Good for your heart: Walking regularly... Sign in to see full entry.

The word "diet" doesn't always mean eating less to lose weight--although that's what we commonly associate it with today. Someone "on a diet" is trying to eat less, or stop eating sweets to fit into a smaller pant size. Diet has another meaning. It also describes the food that you normally... Sign in to see full entry.

Using a Stability Ball A fitness trend is sweeping the nation that involves balancing on an oversized inflated ball while performing simple resistance movements. Whether it's called a "physioball" or "Swiss" ball or stability ball, this low-impact equipment can be a fun, comfortable addition to your... Sign in to see full entry.

Keep the Weight Off with Daily Weigh-Ins Sometimes the hardest part of weight loss is keeping it off. It can be daunting to know that within two years, most dieters regain two-thirds of what they lost! But researchers at Brown University Medical School in Providence, Rhode Island studied 291 people... Sign in to see full entry.

Bridge Up Starting Position Begin seated on floor, knees bent, feet flat, arms bent with hands on floor below shoulders. Action EXHALE: Straighten arms (don't lock elbows), allowing butt/hips to rise off of ground until your body from your head to your knees is in a straight line parallel to the... Sign in to see full entry.

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