China's new prosperity fuels fitness craze
AP - Sun Sep 7, 12:38 pm EDTSeveral days a week, Wu Ruiyao hits the gym, where she sweats on a treadmill, tones her abs in a group exercise or stretches under the guidance of a personal trainer.
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Heiden's book offers tips on fitness, training for all
Deseret Morning News - Thu Aug 28, 2:23 am EDTWith the recently completed Olympics thrusting the likes of Michael Phelps and Usain Bolt into our sporting stream of consciousness, many wonder how certain athletes can so thoroughly dominate their sports and competitors.
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Getting fitter at day care
The News & Observer - Thu Aug 28, 2:51 am EDTCenters join an effort to help children get more exercise and eat healthful food.
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Community Calendar
Winnetka Talk - Thu Aug 28, 6:04 am EDTDeadline for calendar items is 10 days in advance of the desired publication date. Send information on clubs, lectures, community events, religious events, reunions, support groups and singles to: Community Calendar, Pioneer Press, 3701 W. Lake Ave., Glenview IL 60026; fax to (847) 486-7451 or e-mail to glenview@pioneerlocal.com.
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Pilates, a body and mind transforming method of exercise
Westerly Sun - Wed Aug 27, 11:32 am EDTPilates emphasis is on strengthening your spine and back muscles which will also aid in preventing injury. Leanne Tria is a Pilates Instructor currently teaching classes at Luxe Fitness in Westerly.
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Seven steps lead a person to freedom
Douglas County News Press - Wed Aug 27, 5:25 pm EDTEditor's note: the following originally appeared in a seven-part series. It has been published in one story by popular demand.
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SC4 prof hits his stride
Voice News - Wed Aug 27, 1:30 pm EDTAlthough 2008 is not a gubernatorial election year, Gov. Jennifer Granholm has 11 new running mates, and a St. Clair County Community College professor is among them.
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Women's Workout Centers Partners With Les Mills Providing Premier Gym And Fitness Clubs
PRWeb via Yahoo! News - Wed Aug 27, 3:01 am EDTLady of America® Appointed http://www.ladyofamerica.com/about/aug_15_08.asp [Les Mills ] To Become Club's Preferred Group Exercise Vendor For Fitness Classes
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Pounding away at childhood obesity
McKinney Courier-Gazette - Wed Aug 27, 3:01 am EDTThe prevalence of plump children has never been greater, and estimates by organizations such as The Obesity Society indicate that one in five children in the United States is overweight.
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Mendo College beefs up fitness lab
The Lake County Record-Bee - Wed Aug 27, 1:54 am EDTUKIAH -- Mendocino College students and athletes will now have even more incentive to use the fitness lab with its recent additions.
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China's New Prosperity Fuels Fitness Craze
CBS News - 2 hours, 44 minutes agoSeveral days a week, Wu Ruiyao hits the gym, where she sweats on a treadmill, tones her abs in a group exercise or stretches under the guidance of a personal trainer.
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Chambersburg YMCA hosts Fall Family Fitness Fest
The Herald-Mail - Sat Sep 6, 9:23 pm EDTCHAMBERSBURG, Pa. Some people save their money for a rainy day. Those who attended the Fall Family Fitness Fest at the Chambersburg YMCA on Saturday saved their energy. More than two dozen people escaped the wet weather and showed up to try their hands and they rest of their limbs, as it were at six different exercise programs that will be offered this fall at the YMCA on McKinley Street.
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Building up bone strength
Beloit Daily News - Fri Sep 5, 10:14 am EDTOsteoporosis is a bone condition that affects nearly 8 million women. And it's never too early to start it's prevention or reduce it's affect. Without adequate calcium and vitamin D, bone tissue can start to deteriorate and become brittle causing spinal problems or broken bones.
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How to Avoid Losing Muscle as You Age
US News & World Report - Thu Sep 4, 1:05 pm EDTExercise and sufficient protein can prevent the ill effects of sarcopenia, or age-related muscle decline.
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Rome Observer - Sudden cardiac death in athletes
Rome Observer - Thu Sep 4, 12:30 pm EDTSome parents may wonder if there is any way to prevent sudden cardiac death in their children who play high school and college sports. According to the American College of Sports Medicine, sudden cardiac death is one of the most catastrophic occurrences in sports.
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New workouts knock out boring exercises
Galveston County Daily News - Wed Sep 3, 9:51 am EDTWorkouts for people who don’t like traditional forms of exercise are being offered in gyms across the country — and sometimes even in bars.
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