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Changing your mind can change your body, too: Destructive thoughts can wreck your workout efforts, experts say.
MSNBC. November 10, 2008. Jacqueline Stenson.

Why resistance bands outperform.
Fitness Equipment Solutions. October 29, 2008. Jeremey Myers.

Workout regimens you can live with.
New York Times. October 22, 2008. John Hanc.

Last rep: Put it in writing.
Los Angeles Times. October 13, 2008. Jeannine Stein.

Slow down to shape up.
Prevention. September 20, 2008. Chris Freytag.

Smart moves in the weight room.
Los Angeles Times. September 1, 2008. Jeannine Stein.

No-sweat home workouts: What the pros know — It’s the little stuff you do, every day, that adds up to big results.
Prevention. August 16, 2008. Elena Rover.

Could this be the new workout wonder?
MyStyle.com. December 11, 2007. Kathy Ehrich Dowd.

Guide to physical activity.
National Heart Lung & Blood Institute.

Fit: Fighting Gravity.
Express: A Publication of the Washington Post. August 28, 2007. Vicky Hallett.

Physical activity & public health guidelines.
American College of Sports Medicine and the American Heart Association. 2007.

Feel amazing naturally: How to finish your workout feeling fabulous, not fatigued.
Prevention. May 4, 2007.

playing safe & smart

Pump the heart rate up, then down, up, down …
Los Angeles Times. September 29, 2008. Jeannine Stein.

When training backfires: Hard work that’s too hard.
New York Times. September 3, 2008. Gina Kolata.

Play hard, but don’t get beat by the heat.
Los Angeles Times. August 11, 2008. Jay Blahnik.

Outdoor buffs must exercise caution on smoggy days.
Los Angeles Times. July 7, 2008. Jeannine Stein.

To beat the heat, learn to sweat it out: Fitting heat and humidity into your workouts.
New York Times. July 3, 2008. Gina Kolata.

Thinking through your workout.
MSNBC. June 3, 2008. Gregory Joujon-Roche.

Escape injury with five simple steps.
MSNBC. April 1, 2008. Jay Blahnik.

Excuse-proof your exercise plan: Five surefire ways to stick with the program.
Prevention. March 4, 2005. Michele Stanten.

warm-ups & stretching

Stretching: The truth.
New York Times. October 31, 2008. Gretchen Reynolds.

Let’s get flexible.
Prevention. February 15, 2006.

sports nutrition

Real thought for food for long workouts.
New York Times. June 5, 2008. Gina Kolata.

Swallow this.
New York Times. June 1, 2008. Gretchen Reynolds.

golf

Golf tips.
FlexFit.com. Katherine Roberts.

Calm those nerves: Even for seasoned pros like Annika Sorenstam, first-tee jitters can be intimidating.
TravelGolf.com. August 18, 2008. Katharine Dyson.

How low can you go? Fitness tips from Katherine Roberts.
The Golf Channel. Katherine Roberts.

Healthy eating helps to get the bogeys out of a golfing diet.
New York Times. July 7, 2008. Bill Pennington.

Yoga for golfers: By throwing your goals off the fairway and practicing being present in the process, you can play a better golf game.
Yoga Journal. Baron Baptiste and Kathleen Finn Mendola.

Play golf safely.

Performance tips.
YogaForGolfers.com. Katherine Roberts.

How to prepare for your golf game.

Swinging from the hips.
Yoga Journal. May 15, 2007. Andrea Kowalski.

tennis

Play tennis safely.

How to prepare to play tennis.

running

Are you running yourself to death? Participating in a marathon can put severe stress on your body.
Men’s Health. November 1, 2008. Tom McGrath.

Runners live longer, stay healthier.
MSNBC. August 11, 2008.

Changing speeds to go the distance.
New York Times. April 17, 2008. Gretchen Reynolds.

The pros and cons of running… Advice from a physical therapist.

Injury prevention channel.
Runner’s World. 2008.

Ten tips on avoiding running injuries.

bicycling

Ouch, my knee! Is there a bike fitter in the house?
New York Times. November 19, 2008. Christopher Percy Collier.

Bike safety hits close to home: As more cyclists take to the streets, dangers persist.
Washington Post. July 29, 2008. Moira E. McLaughlin.

How not to get hit by cars: Important lessons on bicycle safety.
BicycleSafe.com. 2008. Michael Bluejay.

walking

Learning how to walk (chewing gum not included).
New York Times. November 11, 2008. Sara Eckel.

A path to better health.
New York Times. Novemer 11, 2008. Sara Eckel.

Walking workouts for every body.
Prevention. June 15, 2008. Marianne McGinnis.

My walking maps.
Prevention. 2008.


The material and information contained on this Web site is for information only and is not intended to serve as medical advice or consultation.

Consult your personal physician before beginning any exercise program or self-treatment.