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Your Pedometer - Don’t Leave Home Without It

Posted February 16, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

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

Walking is great exercise, but you’re likely to do a lot better if you take a pedometer as your guide. Studies show that by using a pedometer based walking program, it is possible to lose a modest amount of weight, even if…

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Prescription for Exercise [Part I]

Posted February 15, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

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

In Part I of “Prescription for Exercise,” Kathleen Blanchard gives all women, no matter their age or health background, easy tips to get moving and incorporate activity into their daily lives. In Part II, Kathleen will provide advice for women…

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Expert Advice: Team Up to For Fitness

Posted February 12, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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

Studies show that by teaming up with a friend you are more likely to stick to healthy eating and weight loss goals. It’s not always easy to find a partner who is a good influence and will see you through to…

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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q&A

Posted January 25, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Special Features, Q & A

With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check back…

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The Benefits of Functional Training

Posted January 22, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Lindsay Hutton

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation

Let’s face it: working out takes time. Time you’d rather spend with friends and family doing things you enjoy, instead of at the gym lifting weight after weight and pounding out miles on the treadmill. But why do you go to…

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Turn Walking Into a Sport

Posted January 17, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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

Maybe you’ve started incorporating more walking into your daily routine - great! But can you do more to get the full benefit of taking those 10,000 steps a day? Dr. Mirkin offers advice on how to go from “walking for health”…

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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q&A

Posted January 12, 2008 at 06:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Nutrition, Weight Control, Special Features, Q & A

With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check…

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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q&A

Posted January 4, 2008 at 04:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Training Programs, Special Features, Q & A

With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check…

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More Advice For New Year’s Resolutions

Posted January 1, 2008 at 02:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Her Motivation, Her Nutrition

Resolution time is quickly approaching, and if you’re like many, you’re getting ready to step up your fitness training and get started on a healthy eating plan.

But when setting your New Year’s resolutions, you’ll want to make…

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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q&A

Posted December 27, 2007 at 03:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Special Features, Q & A

With years of training under her belt, resident fitness and nutrition expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? her your inquiries, and be sure to check…

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Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q&A

Posted December 12, 2007 at 06:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Special Features, Q & A

With years of training under her belt, resident health and fitness expert Shannon Clark is ready to help you on your way to a healthy, informed lifestyle. Got a question? your inquiries, and be sure to check back…

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Questioning “Good” Advice

Posted September 27, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Health, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating

One thing that more people need to keep in mind when they are trying to become informed with regards to fitness and nutrition is to always think for themselves.

Far too often you see one person going…

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