1.Pinched Americans hit the gym, but seek deals(external link) People squeezed by the economic crisis are still paying for gym memberships and diet centers, but health clubs are having to hold down their fees to keep customers coming in. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 23:59:35 GMT; www.msnbc.msn.com
If you?re doing some financial belt-tightening at the same time you?re working to whittle your waistline, don?t give up. There are ways to keep that New Year's resolution.
Can you lose a lot of weight without becoming a ?saggy, baggy elephant?? How well can exercise fight the flab? And is it possible to lose fat only in desired areas but not in others?
New research finds a link between "active transportation" ? biking, walking or taking mass transit ? and less obesity in 17 industrialized countries across Europe, North America and Australia.
You don?t have to spend a lot of money to give the gift of fitness this holiday season.
Mon, 8 Dec 2008 13:40:17 GMT; www.msnbc.msn.com
6.Study unveils likely cause of Mt. Everest deaths(external link) A brain swelling condition related to low oxygen levels in the air may have caused many of the deaths of people climbing Mount Everest, researchers said on Tuesday. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:48:41 GMT; www.msnbc.msn.com
If you can?t fit in your full exercise routine, squeezing in a mini workout that burns just 100 calories can help counter those holiday cookies and cocktails.
Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama ? half of the fabulously fit new first couple.
Psychologists say our ?self talk? or ?internal dialogue? can make or break a fitness routine. The problem is that many people simply aren?t aware of how destructive their thoughts are.
Insults aside, this is a tale of an unlikely friendship that saved a life. It kept a boss from giving up on a man he considered not only a business investment, but a personal challenge.
What can you do to firm up flabby arms and slim down fat feet? How do you know if you?re injured ? or just really sore? Smart Fitness answers your workout queries.
What's standing between you and a hot body? Boredom? Lack of motivation? Too little time? Chances are, you're in an exercise rut. Try these techniques for amazing results.
Here are five ways to help the environment ? and get in some exercise.
Fri, 17 Oct 2008 12:34:30 GMT; www.msnbc.msn.com
16.Newsweek: 4 ways to use tech gadgets to get fit(external link) Here are some of the best gadgets in a whole new wave of digital fitness products that use computer games, iPods and social networking applications to help you in your quest for a healthier physique. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 18:38:02 GMT; www.newsweek.com
17.How much should you really exercise?(external link) The new physical activity guidelines released last week by the federal government are aimed at keeping Americans healthy ? but what if you also want to be buff? Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:41:43 GMT; www.msnbc.msn.com
You can blame your energy crisis on a lack of shut-eye, but there may be other reasons you're slogging along like a turtle. Find out what's fueling your fatigue.
Fri, 10 Oct 2008 12:17:52 GMT; www.msnbc.msn.com
19.Want to be healthy? Exercise for 2 hours a week(external link) Get moving: The nation's new exercise guidelines set a minimum sweat allotment for good health. For most adults, that's 2 hours a week. Tue, 7 Oct 2008 15:29:01 GMT; www.msnbc.msn.com
