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Marathoners' cardiac arrest risk quite low According to a new study examining 10 years of marathon and half-marathon races in the U.S., the risk of cardiac arrest in such long distance races is actually quite rare
Get back to fightin' weight with Cage Fitness Cage Fitness and other mixed martial arts-inspired workouts mimic the structure of a championship MMA bout -- minus the injury.
Barefoot running: bad or beneficial? Despite the cold and many other potential hazards, naked from the ankle down is the way Anna Toombs likes it, and she gets plenty of catcalls in the street as a result.
91-year-old yoga teacher: 'Why should I quit?' Yoga has been a way of life for 91-year-old Bernice Bates since 1960. In a fitting tribute to her decades of helping others learn her passion, she recently won the distinction of the Guinness World Record holder of oldest yoga instructor.
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10 healthiest cities for women Looking for healthy inspiration? SELF found it in every corner of the country as the magazine presents its 11th annual ranking of America's best cities for women.
Drug helps monkeys lose weight, are humans next? A simple medication that leads to weight loss with no dieting or exercise could be a big step toward every dieter's dream. The study is only in monkeys, but tests in people could begin shortly.
Weight room blunders that can really hurt Women are hitting the weight room in record numbers, and a new study found that weight-training injuries among women have jumped a whopping 63 percent. Here are the most common slipups and how to fix them, so you leave the gym strutting — not limping.
First lady targets world record for jumping jacks Michelle Obama will lead hundreds of children in an event on the South Lawn of the White House Tuesday in an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the most people doing jumping jacks in a 24-hour period.
Looking for a fitness buddy? Get a dog When it comes to getting fit a person's best friend just might be a four-legged one.
Pals and playtime may turn bad fat into good Researchers may have found a new way to put ordinary fat cells to work, changing them from lazy blobs that store our extra calories into energy-burners.
15 minutes of fitness a day can add 3 years to your life Doing just 15 minutes of moderate exercise a day may add three years to your life, a large study in Taiwan has found.
Study: 1 hour of TV can shorten life by 22 minutes Watching an hour of TV after the age of 25 can shorten the viewer's life by just under 22 minutes, according to researchers in Australia.
Don't let vacation turn you into a formless blob There's nothing like a week in paradise to derail a fitness regimen. Plucked from routine and surrounded by temptation, even the most health-conscious vacationers can find themselves torn between exercise and excess.
6,000 go to ER each year for exercising in heat Heat-related illnesses that strike during a sport or recreational activity send nearly 6,000 people in the U.S. to emergency rooms every year, according to a report released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Making the cardio scene with the rowing machine NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Overshadowed by rows of treadmills and elliptical trainers, the rowing machine is vertically challenged, usually solitary and often consigned to one of the darker corners of the gym.
Jogging to music? Unplug for a safer workout Distracted exercising may come with risks similar to those of distracted driving: Last year, for the first time in four years, pedestrian deaths rose — experts are blaming our beloved, never-leave-home-without-'em gadgets.
If you're exercise-phobic, you'll be happy here Although it's known for its beautiful horse farms and as the "Thoroughbred Capital of the World," Lexington, Kentucky has gained a new distinction -- as the most sedentary city in the United States.
To tone your core, start with your back first Crunches, curls and sit-ups may be standard workout fare, but to get a really strong midsection, the back of the body needs to be worked.
Do leggings really make you fat? There are many things you can say about leggings, but most women who wear them will reduce it to one word: comfortable. Yet the super-comfy wardrobe staple recently caused a stir in the blogosphere when the U.K.'s Daily Mail reported on why the popular stretchy pants can make you fat.
Man survives 2 wars, cancer to run in Boston Runners World: After 81 years, Clarence Hartley is finally running the Boston Marathon . What took him so long? First there were two wars — Korea and Vietnam — where he served in the United States Air Force. Then he spent years stationed in Taiwan, Japan, Thailand, Germany, and England. More recently, he battled lymphoma and prostate cancer. But on April 18, Hartley will set off on a well-deserved journey from Hopkinton to Copley Square.
Many children not getting enough exercise: study NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - Many American youngsters are not getting enough physical activity and parents are failing to make their children's health a priority, according to a new study.
Are you jogging the right way? Check your foot Regular, easy running for fitness can be a boon to health and wellbeing, but experts say for safety, joggers especially must keep a spring in their step and an eye on how that foot falls.
'Pole Dancing for Jesus' class causes controversy
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5 running mistakes you didn't know you make If you're a runner, it can be hard to see your own mistakes.
Army toughens fitness test for first time in 30 years The Army plans to toughen its fitness tests for the first time in 30 years to make sure all soldiers have the strength, endurance and mobility for battle, adding exercises like running an obstacle course in full combat gear and dragging a body's weight.
Stretches before running have no impact on injury It makes no difference if you stretch or not before a run, because stretching won't affect your risk of injury, according to a study.
Woman aims to 'Shape Up' Mississippi Linda Fondren, a 55-year-old mother from Vicksburg, Miss, is on a mission to reshape her state.
Oprah's trainer puts mind over body matters By Dorene Internicola
Skip the gym: 10 gadgets for getting fit at work Get in shape at the office with equipment that can, among other things, turn your work chair into a punching bag — or a balance ball — or add some 'arms' to it so you can set up a resistance training regime.

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