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We gather the best, most expert advice on the smartest ways to get and stay in shape. Practical heart-rate training strategies that help you burn fat, boost metabolism and improve your fitness faster. Resistance, stability and flexibility training routines that help you build precisely the type of muscle and sports performance you want. This is fitness education at its best — for every body, every personality, every athletic goal.

Moving Forward
By Erin Peterson, November 2007

When a stroke left Jeff Mudgett physically limited and literally speechless, he realized he could give up on his health - or get serious about... PRINT EDITION ONLY

On the Comeback Trail
By Kara Douglass Thom, November 2007

Despite intense preparation and a maximum effort, your competitive season didn't go as planned. How do you recoup and regroup? READ ON ...

On a Roll
By Gina DeMillo Wagner, November 2007

Using foam rollers can help relieve myofascial pain and increase flexibility. Best of all? They're really easy to use. READ ON ...

Balance Your Blades
By Matt Fitzgerald, November 2007

The scapulae, or shoulder blades, can cause a whole lot of shoulder pain. Are imbalanced blades bothering you? READ ON ...

Joint Effort
By Matt Fitzgerald, October 2007

Pain in your hips or knee joints may cause you to shy away from exercise, but there are ways to work around (or through) the condition - without... READ ON ...

Masters of the Universe
By Sarah Tuff, October 2007

Wine and cheese aren't the only things that get better with age. Thanks to masters divisions in many sports, older athletes are finding fun new... READ ON ...

Band Practice
By Gina DeMillo Wagner, October 2007

It doesn't take pumping iron or fancy weight machines to get a body of steel. Resistance bands let you do a wide array of safe, effective... READ ON ...

The Path To Endurance
By Kathy Summers, October 2007

There's more to building stamina than increasing your time on the treadmill. Find out how your endurance affects your overall health. READ ON ...

Superdad!
By Erin Peterson, September 2007

When Mike Jasper took charge of his health, his whole family benefited. PRINT EDITION ONLY

Young Buffs
By Hope Hamashige, September 2007

Contrary to conventional wisdom, kids can gain a variety of benefits from strength training. PRINT EDITION ONLY

New Baby, New Body
By Elizabeth Larsen, September 2007

Having trouble fitting fitness into your new mom life? Here's how to create a fresh routine. READ ON ...

New Start, Strong Finish
By Kara Douglass Thom, September 2007

This year's Life Time Fitness Triathlon in Minneapolis saw the world's top professional triathletes and the best U.S. amateurs compete in an... PRINT EDITION ONLY

Motivated to Move
By Susan Gaines, September 2007

How to get kids going, and keep them going, for the love of it. PRINT EDITION ONLY

Deep Release
By Kelle Walsh, July-August 2007

Are myofascial problems holding you back? Discover how deep-release techniques can help you work out the kinks and improve your flexibility. READ ON ...

Up for a Challenge
By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred, July-August 2007

A determined goal-setter in his professional life, Tommy Johnson found a way to make his personal fitness a higher priority: He embraced... READ ON ...

Lift Like an Olympian
By Matt Fitzgerald, July-August 2007

Looking for a time-efficient workout that builds muscle power and functional fitness? Then give Olympic-style weightlifting a try. READ ON ...

Tri Around the World
By Kara Douglass Thom, July-August 2007

Thanks to its quirky, catchy, semi-addictive personality, triathlon is conquering the globe. PRINT EDITION ONLY

Bounce Back
By Gina Demillo Wagner, June 2007

Lower-back pain doesn't have to be devastating to your fitness routine. With the right exercise tactics, you can recover from many aches –... READ ON ...

How I Fell in Love With Fitness
By Sheila Mulrooney Eldred, June 2007

Meet three people who transformed their bodies and their lives when they found a true passion for fitness. PRINT EDITION ONLY

Elastic Energy
By Kermit Pattison, June 2007

With the help of a few plyometric training tools, you can teach your neuromuscular system to unleash impressive speed and strength –the... READ ON ...

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