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31. Walking for Exercise: Americans Making Strides
    

    Aug. 7, 2012 -- No exercise is more popular than walking, and more people walk these days than they did five years ago, according to a new CDC report. Nonetheless, the majority of adults still need to increase the amount of exercise they get each week in order to meet federal health guidelines. Near

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32. Ryan Lochte's Olympic Training Included Beer Kegs
    

    July 30, 2012 -- Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte credits a beer keg and a giant boat chain with helping him win the United States' first gold medal of the London games. Lochte powered past teammate Michael Phelps and the rest of the field Saturday to easily win the 400-meter individual medley on the fir

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33. Physical Inactivity May Be as Deadly as Smoking
    

    July 17, 2012 -- Not moving enough may be as hazardous to your health as smoking, a new study shows. The study, which is published in The Lancet, estimates as many as 5.3 million deaths around the world were caused by physical inactivity in 2008. By comparison, researchers point out that cigarette s

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34. Fitness Challenge: Abs and Glutes
    

    In each issue of WebMD the Magazine we feature a reader's fitness question and then find an expert to answer. In our September, 2012 issue, Deb Moore, 52, a college professor in Little Rock, Ark. asked, "I'd love to feel more toned, but I don't have time to hit the gym. Are there simple exercises I

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35. Playing Multiple Sports Helps Beat Teen Obesity
    

    July 16, 2012 -- Being a team player may help teens tackle rising childhood obesity rates. A new study shows that teens who play on three or more sports teams are up to 39% less likely to be obese. Ditching the school bus and walking or biking to school may also help teens keep their weight in check

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36. Doping With Muscle-Building Drugs: FAQ
    

    July 13, 2012 -- As in previous years, the 2012 Olympics likely will be marred by at least one doping scandal, experts predict. Many athletes abuse human growth hormone and/or steroids to build muscle and strength. While elite athletes are in the spotlight, the problem is much greater in recreationa

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37. College Football Players' Concussion Rates Double
    

    July 12, 2012 -- Concussion rates in college football players have doubled since new rules were put in place to help manage the number of head injuries, a new study shows. Researchers found that the number of concussions reported by players at three different Division 1 college football programs wen

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38. Kinesio Tape for Athletes: A Big Help, or Hype?
    

    They've been hard to miss at this year's Olympic Games: Strips of brightly colored tape adorning the arms, legs, and torsos of many top athletes. But more than just fashion is driving this trend. The tape is called Kinesio tape. Many athletes believe it has medical benefits. The tape was invented by

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39. Music and Your Workout
    

    Music could make your workout better. You could last longer, be less bored, and actually enjoy it, for once! But the music you pick matters. And you might want to think twice before you strap on those headphones. Here's how to make music your secret weapon for exercise. Music can motivate you to wor

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40. Fitness Tools for Every Athlete
    

    The latest generation of high-tech personal fitness devices can help motivate you and improve your athletic performance. "Some of the new gadgets encourage sedentary people to get moving," says Carol Torgan, PhD, a physiologist who consults for the American College of Sports Medicine. "Others boost

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