Features Related to Health & Fitness

1. The ABCs of Weight Loss
   

   Think you know your ABCs? I'm not talking about the classroom basics you learned in first grade, but the fundamentals of weight loss success. Here are 26 of my best diet tips, from A to Z: A is for attitude. A can-do attitude will help you get over the inevitable hurdles of weight loss. Anticipate s

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2. Got Protein?
   

   By Christopher Percy Collier Runners skimp on this key nutrient--but you need more than you think Go to any prerace party or postrun potluck and you'll see legions of runners twirling forks in huge plates of spaghetti. And why not? Carbs are king, right? Except you may be missing out on another esse

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3. Doing the Perfect Push-up
   

   While fitness fads may come and go as fast as their late-night infomercials, some types of exercise transcend trends. Among them is the push-up, which uses your own body weight along with gravity to tone and condition muscles. Some fitness experts have called the push-up the closest thing there is t

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4. 7 Steps to a Better Body
   

   By Caroline Bollinger Stick-with-it strategies to shed pounds and get strong--guaranteed! Ready to start an exercise program? Just making the commitment is an amazing first step. To ensure success, here are seven surprisingly simple, research-backed strategies that can help you overcome the most com

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5. Afraid to Ask?
   

   By Gigi Douban Running docs address your embarrassing issues Runners sometimes experience bodily malfunctions that they can admit only to a fellow runner. But your buddy Joe probably can't explain your need to make a half-dozen pit stops. So we took common problems to a group of running medical expe

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6. The Best Arm Exercises
   

   Admit it. It feels great when you can lift a child without a second thought, open a jar without asking for help, or carry in a 40-pound dog-food bag by yourself. You can thank your arm muscles, which is a huge part of many activities of daily life. Unfortunately, we often neglect our arms until slee

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7. Spring Break for Your Body
   

   The birds are singing, the sun is shining, the trees are decked out in green lace. But, as you emerge from those layers of coats and sweaters, you just know someone will say those dreaded words: bathing suit. No matter how many times people go skiing, most bodies are not summer-ready. Here are some

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8. Self-Help
   

   By Kelly James-Enger With advice from the country's top coaches, you can train yourself to run your best Wanted: running coach. Must provide individualized training program and motivation; a PR would be nice; no injuries, please. What runner hasn't wished for a chance to work with someone who can an

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9. Habits to Break
   

   By Kara Mayer Robinson These easy fixes to common mistakes will make you a healthier runner In 2001, Melisa Christian was a 3:30 marathoner plagued by stomach cramps and frequent porta-potty stops. But she never sought a doctor's help. "I thought it was either a normal part of training or race-day a

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10. How to Look Thinner Instantly
    

    Psst ... Hey! Wanna know a secret? Here's how to look up to 10 pounds thinner, have your clothes look better, and ooze confidence with every step you take. And you might just get rid of your tension headaches and lower back pain while you're at it. Sounds like a bad late-night infomercial, right? It

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