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fitness
playing safe & smart
sticking with your fitness routine
warm-ups & stretching
sports nutrition
bicycling
golf
Pilates
running
skiing & snowboarding
soccer
swimming
tennis
triathlons
walking
weight training
yoga
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fitness
How to build endurance.
Chicago Tribune. May 5, 2010. Alison Johnson.
Concentrate on the workout? No thanks.
New York Times. March 16, 2010. Julie Weed.
Some pain, all gain: Another argument for high-intensity workouts.
Los Angeles Times. March 12, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
Winter training: Faster and safer indoors?
New York Times. March 3, 2010. Gina Kolata.
Finding fitness in rhythm and movement.
Wall Street Journal. February 16, 2010. Jen Murphy.
Healthy hi-tech gifts for him: What to buy your man to get him off the couch coach and onto the highway to health.
Los Angeles Times. December 14, 2009. Andrea Markowitz.
Core stability is more than a 6-pack.
Chicago Tribune. October 21, 2009. Lisa Liddane.
Which exercises burn the most calories?
Los Angeles Times. May 25, 2009. Jay Blahnik.
Fitness: Increasing core stability.
HealthKey. March 6, 2009.
Six workout mistakes that slow down results.
Prevention. March 2009. Liz Plosser.
Fitness isn’t an overnight sensation.
New York Times. January 22, 2009. Gina Kolata.
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.
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.
Samba lines at the gym.
New York Times. July 10, 2008. Mireya Navarro.
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.
Are you getting enough exercise to maintain your health?
Polar USA. February 5, 2007.
playing safe & smart
Phys Ed: Can pickle juice stop muscle cramps?
New York Times. June 9, 2010. Gretchen Reynolds.
Healthy workout takes smart meal planning: Understanding your nutritional needs will up your fitness game.
Chicago Tribune. May 29, 2010. Eric Heiden.
Too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries: Cross-training, core strength and adequate rest key to staying healthy.
MSNBC. March 2, 2010.
Going for the gaunt: How low can an athlete’s body fat go?
Scientific American. February 19, 2010. Katie Moisse.
Rapid, irregular heartbeats while exercising may not spell doom.
Los Angeles Times. November 17, 2009. Jeannine Stein.
Pump the heart rate up, then down, up, down …
Los Angeles Times. September 29, 2008. Jeannine Stein.
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.
They’ve got the beat: Heart rate monitors can tell you when to push harder and when to back off — but only when used properly.
Los Angeles Times. February 11, 2008. Bill Becher.
sticking with your fitness routine
6 workout mistakes that slow down results.
Prevention. Liz Plosser.
Gentle nudges work to get people exercising: Phone calls, even voice recordings, can get people to go to the gym.
Wall Street Journal. May 18, 2010. Kevin Helliker.
In shape with Shay: 5 no-fail tips to staying motivated. (PDF)
fitbook. March 2010.
Flipping the switch is only the first step.
MSNBC. January 4, 2010. Karen Asp.
Make your fitness resolution last.
The Examiner. December 22, 2009. April Redzic.
7 tips to get fit@work. (PDF)
fitbook. June 2009.
Exercise groups provide strength in numbers.
Los Angeles Times. January 19, 2009. Tammy Worth.
With the right motivation, that home gym makes sense.
New York Times. Tara Parker-Pope. January 6, 2009.
Changing your mind can change your body, too: Destructive thoughts can wreck your workout efforts, experts say.
MSNBC. November 10, 2008. Jacqueline Stenson.
Excuse-proof your exercise plan: Five surefire ways to stick with the program.
Prevention. March 4, 2005. Michele Stanten.
warm-ups & stretching
How much can you really increase your muscle flexibility if you have naturally tight muscles?
Boston Globe. June 21, 2010. Courtney Humphries.
Can touching your toes test your arteries?
New York Times. December 23, 2009. Gretchen Reynolds.
Stretching facts.
Stretching: The truth.
New York Times. October 31, 2008. Gretchen Reynolds.
Let’s get flexible.
Prevention. February 15, 2006.
Loosen up with a regular stretching routine.
ADVANCE for Directors in Rehabilitation. September 1, 2005.
Stretching the limits: Flexibility programs play an important role in athletic success.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. May 12, 2003. Scott Huelskamp.
sports nutrition
In summer’s heat, watch what you drink.
New York Times. June 28, 2010. Jane E. Brody.
Phys Ed: Do sport bars and gels provide the energy of sports drinks?
New York Times. June 23, 2010. Gretchen Reynolds.
To beat the heat, drink a slushie first.
New York Times. April 27, 2010. Gina Kolata.
Long-term steroid use damages the heart, research shows.
Los Angeles Times. April 27, 2010. Thomas H. Maugh II.
Hungry after a workout? You may want to skimp on the carbs.
Los Angeles Times. January 29, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
When the gym isn’t enough.
New York Times. January 13, 2010. Max Roosevelt.
Low glycemic breakfast may increase benefits of working out.
Science Daily. April 15, 2009.
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.
bicycling
Exercise: Bicycling to keep off extra pounds.
New York Times. June 28, 2010. Roni Caryn Rabin.
Adults on bikes: Why they’re dangerous.
Chicago Tribune. June 24, 2010. Julie Deardorff.
Biking to work: Can it save money?
Chicago Tribune. May 25, 2010. Julie Deardorff.
Grown-up cyclists need helmets, too.
New York Times. May 20, 2010. Lesley Alderman.
Going beyond the basic bike.
Los Angeles Times. November 30, 2009. Roy M. Wallack.
Bike accessories for a safer ride.
Los Angeles Times. November 2, 2009. Roy M. Wallack.
Polar introduces RS800CX Pro Team Edition, advanced training management system for serious cyclists.
Polar USA. May 6, 2009.
Dress codes: Riding the it factor.
New York Times. April 15, 2009. David Colman.
Polar introduces GPS mapping capabilities to its CS600 cycling system.
Polar USA. February 19, 2009.
Bicycle your way to fitness.
Los Angeles Times. January 12, 2009. Jeannine Stein.
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.
Got snow? Add bicycle.
NPR. December 14, 2007. Jill Homer.
golf
On par with Bill Pennington: The fluorescent fairway.
New York Times. April 18, 2010. Bill Pennington.
Looking to drive the ball farther? Start stretching.
New York Times. May 31, 2009. Bill Pennington.
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.
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.
Pilates
The benefits of Pilates: Just what can Pilates exercises do for you?
WebMD. May 27, 2009. Barbara Russi Sarnataro.
An exercise in balance: The Pilates phenomenon.
Pilates Method Alliance. 2009.
A healthier future with Pilates. (PDF)
Professional Fitness. Spring 2008. Jan Field-Byrne.
What Pilates can do for you: Find out how this fitness method helps you not only get in shape but also feel centered and peaceful.
Prevention. February 17, 2005. Denise Austin.
running
Today, he can run.
Los Angeles Times. April 26, 2010. Judd Cribbs.
Breaking the speed limit.
Science News. December 5, 2009. Laura Bell.
How to prevent stress fractures.
New York Times. December 1, 2009. Gretchen Reynolds.
Are you fit enough to run? Take our test.
Health. September 9, 2009. Jenny Hadfield.
Marathon tech review: Watches.
New York Times. August 18, 2009. Danielle Belopotosky.
Benefits of running: Running for beginners and pros.
Shape Magazine. July 2009.
Running voices.
New York Times. May 27, 2009.
Marathons can cause temporary heart conditions.
Los Angeles Times. May 25, 2009. Jeannine Stein.
Want to go faster? You need a trainer.
New York Times. April 22, 2009. Gina Kolata.
Polar introduces the RS300X with GPS for runners and cross-training athletes.
Polar USA. March 18, 2009.
Want to start running again? Here’s how to do it right.
Los Angeles Times. March 16, 2009. Jay Blahnik.
Don’t do it: Pricey running shoes not worth it, study finds.
Sydney Morning Herald. March 12, 2009. Alison Branley.
Running may provide more benefits than resistance training, study finds.
University of Missouri. March 3, 2009.
A running program that fits your stride.
Los Angeles Times. January 5, 2009. Jeannine Stein.
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.
Running slows the aging clock, Stanford researchers find.
Stanford School of Medicine. 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.
skiing & snowboarding
Never too cool for a hard workout.
New York Times. February 17, 2010. John Branch.
How to avoid injury on the slopes.
New York Times. December 16, 2009. Gretchen Reynolds.
soccer
Health gains for grown up soccer players.
New York Times. March 4, 2010. Tara Parker-Pope.
swimming
How to swim better.
Brown Alumni Magazine. March/April 2010. Lawrence Goodman.
New techniques may improve a swimming pool workout.
Los Angeles Times. January 26, 2009. Jeannine Stein.
tennis
Techy tennis rackets.
Chicago Tribune. May 31, 2010. Roy Wallack.
Play tennis safely.
How to prepare to play tennis.
triathlons
It’s mind over body in triathlon training.
Chicago Tribune. May 5, 2010. Craig Davis.
Triathletes, on your mark… Whoa!
New York Times. November 24, 2009. Sean D. Hamill.
Study: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks.
Boston Globe. March 28, 2009. Marilynn Marchione.
Training for a triathlon.
Shape Magazine.
walking
Keep on walking, but take care of the knees: Wear proper shoes and reduce pack weight to avoid hiking injuries.
Chicago Tribune. May 22, 2010. Chuck Myers.
The best walking partner: Man vs. dog.
New York Times. December 14, 2009. Tara Parker-Pope.
Exercise: A pace for fitness: 100 steps a minute.
New York Times. March 16, 2009. Eric Nagourney.
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.
Walk the weight off — anywhere. Around the block, in the mall, on a treadmill: 3 routines that slim you down fast.
Prevention. December 20, 2006. Jessie Knadler.
Poles designed to make walking more vigorous.
New York Times. October 14, 1993. Brenda Lloyd.
weight training
The claim: For better muscle tone, go lighter and repeat.
New York Times. April 4, 2010. Anahad O’Connor.
Feel the burn, but be careful: Weight training injuries have gone up.
Los Angeles Times. March 31, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
Weight training: Do’s and don’ts of proper technique.
Mayo Clinic. November 21, 2009.
The claim: Weight training is bad for blood pressure.
New York Times. April 20, 2009. Anahad O’Connor.
She’s pumped. Your turn.
New York Times. March 18, 2009. Liz Robbins.
Weights add muscle to exercise routine.
Los Angeles Times. January 19, 2009. Jeannine Stein.
Smart moves in the weight room.
Los Angeles Times. September 1, 2008. Jeannine Stein.
yoga
Yoga advice from Christine Burke, Candace Morano and Anthony Benenati: Do’s and don’ts for some popular yoga positions.
Los Angeles Times. April 19, 2010. Jeannine Stein.
Getting your yoga and your heart health on.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapy and Rehab Medicine. October 30, 2009. Jill Hoffman.
Prenatal yoga.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. September 8, 2008. Patricia Kinser and Carrie Williams.
Yoga may help treat depression, anxiety disorders: Brain scans showed boost in valuable brain chemical, study says.
ABC News. June 7, 2007. E.J. Mundell.
Stretching away stress with yoga.
ADVANCE for Physical Therapists and PT Assistants. June 6, 2005. Terri Swan.
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