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Pros and cons of the top 11 fitness trends

January 06, 2009

Gyms and health clubs around the country have added many popular work-out plans to their schedule. But how do you know if a program suits your level of fitness and your lifestyle? In this article from MSN, a dozen fitness experts discuss the pros and cons of 11 current fitness trends, including boot camps, Zumba, anti-gravity yoga, and the virtual exercise known as exergaming. Read more »

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Expert & Community Posts

Days of Rest

By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...getting anywhere. When you lift weights as part of a fitness program, and do your exercises... Read more »

Strength Training: The Basics

By Jeffrey Heit , Health Expert

...and well being. Of course, as part of any routine fitness program, one should visit with his/her... Read more »

5 Simple But Powerful Fitness Steps You Can Take In The New Year

By Kenn Kihiu , Health Expert

...January 1st. For most people the hardest part of any fitness program is getting started. We want... Read more »

Exercise and Anxiety

By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert

...fitness with tips on staying motivated, creating a fitness program that involves your family and... Read more »

My New Year’s Resolution: Exercise Regularly… And Keep Up With It

By Christine Miller , Health Expert

...keep in mind when choosing a gym and setting up a fitness program that will hopefully help you... Read more »

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Health Guide

Why Brain Work is So Important to Brain Health

...subsequent problems. You could say that our brains are fundamentally lazy in this respect. An ideal brain fitness program provides new challenges for a range of cognitive functions. It assesses... Read more »

How to Use This Site

Welcome to Diet & Exercise Connections. Weve designed Diet & Exercise Connections around three main areas to make it easier for you to navigate: finding the information you need; managing a... Read more »

Chapter 3: How to Keep Going

...has taken long walks at least 4 or 5 days a week, for years. Recently, she took part in a study of exercise for older adults and added stretching to her weekly routine. “I can really tell the... Read more »

Summertime Reading

Many parents may cringe at the idea of forcing their child to complete work over the summer (who can blame them, children with ADHD often require so much monitoring from parents during the school... Read more »

Heart attack first aid

...overweight. Getregular exercise to improve heart health. (Talk to your doctorbefore starting any new fitness program.) Limit the amount of alcohol you drink.One drink a day is associated with... Read more »

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Medications

Fosamax Oral Uses and How to Use

Alendronate is used to prevent and treat certain types of bone loss (osteoporosis). It belongs to a... Read more »

Estrogens, Conjugated Vaginal Vagl Precautions and Side Effects

This medication contains female estrogen hormones and is usually given to women who no longer... Read more »

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Related News

Fitness for Your Brain!

May 05, 2008

SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Broadcast News) -- To stay younger longer, keeping your mind active may not be enough. Your brain may actually need a work... Read summary »

Treadmill Helps Post Stroke

September 09, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Walking on a treadmill isn't just for people wanting to slim down; it's also helping stroke victims regain mobility years after... Read summary »

Exercise Might Slow Brain Shrinkage in Alzheimers Patients

July 22, 2008

(Ivanhoe Newswire) Exercise may help Alzheimer's patients preserve their brain function. New research from the University of Kansas School of... Read summary »

Heart Health Not Hurt by Cancer Treatments

June 02, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) ? Standard cancer therapies do not appear to affect a survivor's cardiovascular fitness level, according to a new study. Physical... Read summary »

Exercise for Diabetics

January 22, 2009

(Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Moderate exercise combined with some weightlifting may reduce fat levels in the livers of people with type 2 diabetes by up to... Read summary »

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