Exercise and Fitness
482 Stories, most recent news story added Thu Nov 26, 3:12 am ET
News Stories
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Remember to give thanks to your body
Poughkeepsie Journal - Thu Nov 26, 3:12 am ETToday is the day we give thanks and express gratitude. Thanksgiving is often something we extend to others. Try this — give thanks to your physical being; the body that gets you moving through each and every day.
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Bountiful, UT 84010
Box Elder News Journal - Thu Nov 26, 1:21 am ET845 N. 400 E. Bountiful, UT. 84010. Bountiful, UT - Raise your hand if you know just how many calories you consume on Thanksgiving Day? If you guessed approximately 4200 calories you’re right! What does it take to burn off 4200 calories? Brace yourself!
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Gift Guide: Tech Gadgets Can Boost Your Workouts
The Memphis Daily News - Thu Nov 26, 1:10 am ETIn simpler times, maintaining good health was a matter of joining a gym or lacing up running shoes for a loop in the park. At most, you'd buy a watch ....
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Short workouts can be good for your heart
KIVI Boise - Wed Nov 25, 10:44 am ETDon't avoid exercising because you're short on time. Even quick workouts can benefit your health.
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Triathletes, on Your Mark ...Whoa!
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette - Wed Nov 25, 2:29 am ETRICK MOTTER remembers the first twinge.
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HEALTH CALENDAR
The Herald News - Wed Nov 25, 5:35 am ETDec. 29 Blood drive: 1:30-6:30 p.m. Dec. 29, Plainfield Fire administration building, 15025 S. DesPlaines St. in downtown Plainfield. Sponsored by Plainfield Fire District. Donate blood between Dec. 21 and Jan. 6 and you could win an item of your choice; one winner drawn daily. To reserve a donation time, call 815-436-5335, ext. 1935, or visit www.heartlandbc.org[[[SHIFTIN ...
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Simple steps you can take to ensure quality well-being
Technician - Wed Nov 25, 5:02 am ETThis week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Eating disorders are illnesses with symptoms of compulsive eating habits often related to weight management or emotion control. More than 24 million Americans suffer from eating disorders -- the majority are between ages 18 to 25.
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Curves owner receives Gold Franchise award
Proviso Herald - Wed Nov 25, 6:42 am ETThe owner of Curves in Berkeley has gained national recognition from her peers for the hard work she has put into her business to keep women fit.
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Healthways to Provide SilverSneakers Fitness Program to Physicians Health Choice Members in Four States
Business Wire via Yahoo! Finance - Wed Nov 25, 6:30 am ETNASHVILLE, Tenn.----Healthways, Inc. and Physicians Health Choice today announced an agreement to provide the Healthways SilverSneakers® Fitness Program, the nation’s leading exercise program for older adults, to eligible Physicians Health Choice plan members in Texas, Florida, New Mexico and Arkansas beginning in January 2010.
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Not just for jocks: Athletics for all kids
Lewisboro Ledger - Wed Nov 25, 12:01 am ETChristian McCarthy has a vision for Katonah-Lewisboro’s athletics and physical education programs.
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Program gets children excited about fitness
St. Joseph News-Press - Wed Nov 25, 1:07 am ETEvery Tuesday and Thursday morning at Parkway Elementary School, a group of fourth-, fifth- and sixth-graders pack the gym for an early morning workout before class. They jump rope, do chin-ups, climb peg boards and swing hula hoops to keep fit.
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Kids should stay physically active all winter
Herald & Review - Tue Nov 24, 4:10 pm ETDECATUR - In winter, the temptation for youngsters to let theirphysical activity lapse can be strong. After all, it's warm andcozy inside, and that's where the video games are. And many parentshave a veritable all-you-can-drink policy regarding hot cocoa.
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Should universities play a role in making sure their students are physically fit?
The Grand Rapids Press - Tue Nov 24, 11:50 am ETAre physical ed classes needed in college? Or do they simply justify an on-campus fitness center?
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Watch out for holiday weight gain
Bristol Herald Courier - Tue Nov 24, 10:26 am ETDid you know the average person gains approximately 7 pounds between Thanksgiving and the New Year? That is a whopping 24,500 extra calories consumed or not burned by regular activity and exercise.
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Sports briefs
This Week Canal Winchester - Tue Nov 24, 2:07 pm ETThe Ohio Wesleyan softball coaches and players will hold a defense and baserunning clinic on Dec. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for girls grades 5-12. Registration is limited to 50 participants per clinic. For more information or to register, call coach Cassie Cunningham at (740) 368-3737 or visit bishops.owu.edu.
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Managing Diabetes and Sports
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Let's Get Physical
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NFL drug case makes its way to Capitol Hill
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Science Daily: Fitness
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Exercise therapy best for knee pain, study finds
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Molecule discovered that makes obese people develop diabetes
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Moderate-to-heavy exercise may reduce risk of stroke for men
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Ethnic Background May Be Associated With Diabetes Risk
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