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Life Moves: Exercise for the Love of the Lifestyle by Karen S. Danner — If your relationship with exercise is anything other than a love affair, then this how-to book, which addresses exercise at a causal level, is for you. Danner presents an irrefutable solution to weight-loss, at-risk health conditions and disease. She points out […]

Exercises for sleeker, stronger arms by Joanne Henning Tedesco —  If your upper arms are starting to sag, simple upper-arm exercises using hand weights can tone up your arms in about four to six weeks. To do these exercises, choose weights that are heavy enough to fatigue you somewhere between 12 and 15 repetitions. If […]

Fitness Weight Training by Thomas R. Baechle and Roger W. Earle — Straightforward terminology and easy-to-follow instructions eliminate the guesswork in workouts for muscle toning, body shaping and strength training. The book is designed for those who know what they want from their training and simply need the guidance to get there. This new edition […]

Strength Training for Women: Tailoring Programs and Exercises for Optimal Results by Lori Incledon —  Strength training is an essential component of a woman’s fitness routine, helping her look and feel her best. With comprehensive descriptions of exercises and training programs this book outlines the hows of strength training as well as the whys. It […]

Every Day is Game Day: Train Like the Pros with a No-Holds-Barred Exercise and Nutrition Plan for Peak Performance by Mark Verstegen  — As founder and president of EXOS, Verstegen has trained the world’s top athletes in sports including the NFL, Major League Baseball and worldwide soccer powers, along with the most elite “tactical athletes” […]

Think fit to be fit by Karen Danner — Do you find yourself making good fitness choices but still not experiencing the desired results? First off, fitness is a set of attributes that create a state of being. When the physical attributes of muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular conditioning, flexibility and body composition are in […]

by  Dr. Nicholas Warner —  This article reports on the effects of exercise on depression, the affect of bed rest on low back pain, and caffeine and chronic daily headaches.   Exercise may help reduce depression A 1997 study found that mild to moderate major depressive disorder (MDD) ranked second behind heart disease in terms of […]

by Mimi Solaire —  Stretching not only relaxes the body but also has a calming effect on the mind and emotions. Some of the benefits of stretching include mental and physical relaxation; body awareness; reduction of muscular tension and soreness; production of chemicals that lubricate connective tissues and joints, helping reduce injury to joints, ligaments, […]

by Jennifer Schaecher —  If you are one of the 20 to 40 million Americans suffering from osteoarthritis, the most common form of arthritis, you may wonder what you can do to alleviate the pain. Have you tried exercise? Numerous medical studies demonstrate that exercise improves — even relieves — arthritis pain. People who choose […]

by Deanna Melnychuk —  When chronic pain envelops you, it is hard to be a concerned parent, a loving spouse or a dedicated employee. Your whole life becomes wrapped up in the next tablet to ease the pain. Rolfing can help alleviate certain kinds of chronic pain. These are pains caused by the shortening, tightening […]

  by Scott White —  Why is it that we crave coffee, candy, cookies and all the goodies that are so bad for us? A visit to any location of the world’s most successful coffeehouse chain provides a clear glimpse into the American food addiction. As a nation, we’re now experiencing more disease, obesity, depression, […]

by Sophie Walker —  When my daughter was diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at the age of 8, we were both in trouble. No one seemed to understand how to help, and I felt overwhelmed by the task of finding the support Grace needed. I felt as though I was failing her. I decided to train […]

by Meagan McCrary —  We are heading into the darkest days of winter with the promise of a new year on the not-so-distant horizon. As we make the transition, we have the opportunity to reflect on the closing year and set intentions for the upcoming one. Whether you want to become lithe and toned, address […]