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Lead Stories: January 9, 2009

A Good Sweat: Perspiration and Your Workout

Posted March 11, 2008 at 05:00 PM by Martin Kennedy

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

What’s the ideal room temperature for working out? Do you burn more calories if you sweat more, and in sweat pants? MSNBC recently answered these and other questions.

The Ideal Workout Room Temperature:

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Explaining That “Runner’s High”

Posted September 28, 2007 at 01:00 PM by Lisa Cieplechowicz

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

Ever feel unusually cheerful after hitting the gym or increasingly confident after finishing up laps at the track?  You’re not alone.  This state of happiness after exercise is known as “runner’s high,” and has been a point of interest for researchers…

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Overcoming Workout Plateaus

Posted July 30, 2007 at 11:30 AM by Bridget Sullivan

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs, Her Health, Her Motivation, Special Features

The following article was written by Lynn Bode. Lynn Bode is a certified personal trainer specializing in Internet-based fitness programs. She founded Workouts For You, which provides affordable online exercise programs that are custom designed for each individual. Visit: www.workoutsforyou.com for free fitness tips and a…

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Workouts For Your Body Type

Posted July 25, 2007 at 12:31 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs, Her Health, Special Features

While you and a friend may have the same goals when it comes to your fitness program, that does not necessarily mean you should be approaching the exercises you perform in the same way.

Part of creating a fitness plan that’s going…

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