Her Active Life

Some people like to run or cycle for the sheer, unfettered joy. They love the feeling of escape, the internal push, the connection to their body. But sometimes you want information. Heart-rate…

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Going to the gym is just like a solo run on a quiet trail; that is, if going for a jog on a well-trodden, dirt path means waiting in line for the next gal to finish her workout and the…

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Short on time, but still want to get in a good workout? Try this express total body workout. Since it incorporates cardio and strength training, you’ll get the benefits of both in less then one hour!  Work straight through the exercises,…

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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:

According…

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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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Life goes by fast.

Sixty miles per hour to the office. Seven miles per hour on the treadmill. Forty-five in a thirty-five to make practice on time. And all after eight cups of coffee. The jittery, anxiety-inducing schedule of…

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This is the first installment in a two part series on how to maintain your fitness and health routine while on the road.

If you do a lot of travelling, either with your career or otherwise, you should not let this…

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