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Lead Stories: December 2, 2008

Ask Shannon: Fitness and Nutrition Q & A

Posted June 9, 2008 at 03:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs

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 every week…

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Ask Shannon:  Nutrition & Fitness Q & A

Posted April 23, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Shannon Clark

Section: Her Fitness, Training Programs

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? Email HAL your inquiries, and be sure to check back every week for…

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Three Ways to Run Injury-Free

Posted April 8, 2008 at 01:00 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Sports Medicine, Her Health, Injury & Rehab

Among those who call themselves runners, there seems to be a shared sense of community and understanding. We smile knowingly at tales of windy 20-milers or sunrise jogs on the water. We compare black toenails and favorite Clif Gel flavors. And, unfortunately,…

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Overtraining – The Ugly Side of Fitness

Posted February 22, 2008 at 12:00 PM by Kathleen Blanchard

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Training Programs, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Her Motivation

You may be shocked to hear that there is an ugly side to extreme fitness.  For women especially, the damage from overtraining can be permanent, and there are specific symptoms that can tell you when to alter your routine.

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When to Skip a Workout

Posted November 26, 2007 at 12:00 PM by Sahara Jackson

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

Chances are that when it comes to fitting in a workout - especially in winter months - you’ve got a long list of excuses just waiting to justify why you couldn’t get to the gym or rise early to get outside for…

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Exercise Bulimia: When working out becomes an obsession

Posted July 11, 2007 at 06:30 PM by Katie Drummond

Section: Her Fitness, Athletics, Her Health, Body Image, Eating Disorders, Injury & Rehab, Her Nutrition, Diet Myths, Special Features

For many busy women, it can be a struggle just to fit in that recommended thirty-minute daily dose of physical activity. But for a growing number, an effort to get regular exercise has been replaced by an obsession with burning calories and fulfilling rigid…

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