Think you don't have what it takes to do yoga? Think again! One expert busts a few myths about yoga that might be holding you back.
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Exercise
Experts Attempt to Dispel Myths About Yoga
Women, Exercise and Fertility: New Study Reveals How Exercise May Affect a Woman’s Ability to Conceive
While exercise is extremely healthful in a myriad of ways, the evidence is mounting that too much exercise is actually detrimental.
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Are You Too Busy to Do Yoga?
Want to do yoga? Then do it! You can do it anywhere and anytime, and there are plenty of ways to learn the basics on your schedule.
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Cool Hands May Be the Secret to Better Workouts
Improbable though it may seem, cool hands might enhance your workout in different ways, according to a small new study.
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What’s More Important than Nutrition?
While it's important not to neglect the basics, I believe that the most important components of your wellness strategy are things that are unrelated to consumption.
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Breaking a Sweat Confers a Lifetime of Benefits
Researchers say it's clear that exercise will improve your health, brighten your outlook - and could help stop diseases before they start.
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Gym Generates Electricity — and Competition
The "Fit for Green" system at the Anteater Recreation Center converts the motion of exercise equipment into "green" power — that is, pollution-free electricity.
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Exercise Can Change Your DNA
Research published in Cell Metabolism has found that as little as 20 minutes of vigorous exercise can markedly change a person’s DNA for the better.
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One Simple Change Could Burn Up To 36% More Fat
Interval training has long been known as a good way to train athletes to increase speed and endurance. But it's also the best way to burn excess fat.
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Barefoot-Style Shoes Gaining in Popularity
Instead of using padded foam heels as shock absorbers, barefoot-style shoes rely on a runner's own foot to soften the impact of each step.
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Exercise Keeps Your Heart as Strong as a College Student’s
According to recent research from the Scandinavian Cardiovascular Journal, aerobic interval training slows aging of the heart.
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How to Go from “I Should Work Out” to “I Did Work Out” in 30 Seconds
How do you get motivated to work out every day? The good news: teeth gritting willpower every day is not the answer.
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Want to Become More Physically Active? Get a Dog!
New research is also showing that dog owners are more active overall than people who do not own dogs.
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Coffee Can Boost Your Workout
New research suggests that drinking coffee prior to a workout can enhance performance, particularly in sports activities where endurance plays a major role.
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Exercise Keeps Cells Clean
A new study suggests that exercise helps to speed up the removal of "junk" from our cells, which keeps them functioning optimally.
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Are Dogs Better Exercise Partners than Humans?
Research shows canine friends are great workout buddies!
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4 Ways to Make Any Diet Work Better
Any diet you follow will work better if you add these simple strategies!
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Video: What’s the Single Best Thing You Can Do for Your Health?
What's the single best thing you can do for your health? Dr. Mike Evans of the University of Toronto thinks he has the answer.
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Yoga May Reduce Insomnia, Menopause Symptoms
Postmenopausal women who suffer from insomnia and other symptoms associated with the change of life may find some relief through yoga.
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Infographic: The Dangers of Sitting Too Much
With new studies coming out linking prolonged periods of sitting to health problems, it's becoming increasingly evident that sitting too much is dangerous.
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