Fitness Articles

Do Famous People Die Earlier?

two women and a man working in a community garden

Starting a garden has many physical and psychological benefits beyond just the fresh garden vegetables. Benefits are seen with outdoor gardening done in your own backyard or a community plot

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April 18, 2013

What Does It Take to Get Fit?

Researchers looked at obituaries and found that famous performers don't live as long as less well-known people

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April 16, 2013

Fat Teens Could Mean Rise in Future Heart Disease

Small steps can make a big difference when you're starting a fitness routine

CARDIOVASCULARHEALTH

April 1, 2013

Study finds that many teens eat a poor diet and don't get enough exercise, increasing the risk that they will have heart health problems

How to Do Pilates: A Beginners Guide to Benefit Mind and Body

April 1, 2013

Most people have heard of this yoga-like activity, but few have actually tried it. Here's our how to guide to Pilates.

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April 1, 2013

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Former Men's Fitness editor-in-chief Roy S. Johnson shows us how we can learn the fitness activity that everyone has heard about but few have tried: Pilates. It might just be a better fit for you than yoga. Learn how to do it now.

Remember: Always consult with a doctor, physician or other healthcare professional before starting any diet, weight loss, or fitness program.

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An Expert’s Guide to Your Over-50 Self: Exercise & Staying in Shape

By: Life Goes Strong Team

March 25, 2013

Our health writers report on how they personally stay in shape. These are great fitness tips for those over 50.

How to Build Your Own Home Gym

March 18, 2013

Build you own home gym and workout at home.

Why spend thousands a year to join a gym when you can build a home gym for around $100 and get all the exercise you need? Here's how to do it.

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March 18, 2013

Quitting Smoking and Weight Gain

Former Men's Fitness editor-in-chief Roy S. Johnson shows us how we can transform that spare room into a home gym and still get a great workout worthy of a professional gym that could cost thousands a year.

Remember: Always consult with a doctor, physician or other healthcare professional before starting any diet, weight loss, or fitness program.

Be sure to also check out Roy's detailed article on How to Build Your Own Home Gym.

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CANCERHEALTH

March 13, 2013