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Lead Stories: October 7, 2008

Caffeine Perks Up Your Physical Performance

Posted April 8, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

Section: Her Fitness, Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Workout Fuel, Her News

Caffeine boosts physical performance even if you are dehydrated and overheated, according to a new study.

Endurance-trained cyclists engaged in 120 minutes of rigorous pedaling in a hot, dry environment in order to test the effect of caffeine ingestion…

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The Pros of Body Weight Exercises

Posted February 13, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Injury & Rehab, Her Motivation

Are you bored with your current workout routine? Do you travel a lot and don’t have time to exercise? There are many excuses people will use to avoid joining a gym. Whether the cost, location, convenience (or lack there of), the…

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Treadmill vs. Pavement: The Running Debate

Posted December 30, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Megan Hueter

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health

With the low temperatures and adverse weather, it’s no wonder that many exercisers choose to hibernate and sweat in the gym instead of going out in the elements. But a great debate among all those fit is one of determining…

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Doping with blood substitute has negative impact on performance

Posted June 28, 2007 at 03:30 PM by Courtney Albon

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Her News, Special Features

Attempts to enhance performance with a doping agent called Hemopure, may not be worth the effort. According to a recent study, the blood substitute intended to strengthen patients with anemia, may actually do the opposite for elite athletes seeking a boost in endurance.…

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