Her Active Life

It’s almost too easy to find a reason not to exercise. If it’s not the heat, it’s the cold; if not the wind, then the rain; if not too early, then too late. Or, the default excuse for the truly determined:…

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Toby Tanser brings the Shoe4Africa donation program to the ING NYC Marathon Where: ING NYC Marathon; New York, NY When: November 4, 2007 Why: The project offers marathoners the chance to donate running shoes to the…

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It’s not news that a heaping plate of cookies, despite its deliciousness, is not the best meal choice. Neither, however, is a stick of celery.

In a culture of fast food, junk food, and nutrient-starved meals on the run, it’s nearly impossible…

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Life goes by fast.

Sixty miles per hour to the office. Seven miles per hour on the treadmill. Forty-five in a thirty-five to make practice on time. And all after eight cups of coffee. The jittery, anxiety-inducing schedule of…

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There was a time when diets were simple. Not so today.

Health-heralded fruits, vegetables, and whole grains—once the model of perfect nutrition—are now only a small fraction of dietary health. In today’s health and fitness market, nearly impossible to pronounce supplements have…

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Step on the scale. What number appears? Do the digits indicate emaciation, perfect health, or the dreaded “it” word of America’s prolific poundage—obesity?

For years, the public and physicians alike have regarded BMI, or body mass index, as the long-established…

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This is the second installment in a fashion forward apparel series for active women.  In Part Two, writer Jessica Galvano shows you how to spice up your Yoga wardrobe.  If you missed Part One on fashion forward Running apparel, click here.

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Work. Errands. Overgrown lawns, full laundry baskets, and empty bank accounts. With countless concerns and unrelenting responsibilities, where is the relief? For many, exercise provides a much needed reprieve from life’s incessant demands. If your exercise of choice is running, however, you could…

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This is the first part in a series on activewear for active women.  In this part, Jessica Galvano focuses specifically on your running fashion needs.

You have the motivation, the early morning wake-up was easier than you had imagined, and an energizing…

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