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Lead Stories: December 2, 2008

Feel the Burn - Not the Burnout

Posted March 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Katie Drummond

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

When you want to get fit, stay healthy, or train for an athletic event, consistency and determination are both important. Being sure to eat well and work out is a must for everyone - but too much of a good…

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Sore Muscles: Good or Bad?

Posted February 27, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Zola Jones

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health

When you wake up the morning after a tough workout, how do your muscles feel? If they’re good as gold, did you get in a good training session? If they ache, did you push too hard? Most athletes wonder what…

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The Importance of Cross Training

Posted October 19, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Shannon Clark

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

One of the most important things you should be doing with your workout routine is implementing cross training activity.

Cross training is important for several reasons, the primary one is avoiding injuries. If you constantly go to the gym…

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Wannarexia: When Death Becomes Trendy

Posted August 8, 2007 at 02:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Healthy Eating, Her News, Special Features

The evils of anorexia are constantly described, in vivid, sometimes painful detail, on television talk shows and magazine profiles with what feels like constant playback. By now, we all know the symptoms: a refusal to eat or to acknowledge an unhealthy weight, combined with…

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