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31. 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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32. 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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33. 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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34. 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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35. 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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36. 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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37. 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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38. 5 Tips for Building Mental Stamina
    

    Watching the 2012 London Olympics, we're all awed by the athletes' bodies -- the perfect physiques of gods and goddesses. But one of their greatest assets is something you can't see -- their mental stamina. "Athletes can get far on raw physical ability," says Robert E. Corb, PhD, a psychologist and

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39. Can Sleep Improve Your Athletic Performance?
    

    Athletes spend a lot of money and effort trying to rack up every possible advantage before a competition -- from tubs of protein powder, to $100 compression shorts, to amino acid smoothies. Want a simpler and cheaper way? Go to bed an hour early. "Getting enough sleep is crucial for athletic perform

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40. Top Nutrition Tips for Athletes
    

    Most of us who jog for an hour, take an aerobics class, or go to the gym don't need to worry about a special diet for athletic performance. The basic guidelines for healthy eating provide all the energy and nutrition we need for our workouts. But if you push yourself hard for 90 minutes or more -- e

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