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PUMPING IRONY: Sixteen Tons

There's a scene in Shane, one of my favorite westerns, in which the gunslinger Shane (played by Alan Ladd) and the homesteader Joe Starrett (Van Heflin) do battle with a gnarly old stump in Starrett's dusty front yard. They go after…

PUMPING IRONY: Dock of Ages

A week ago, this knee thing had me a little worried, but it's been improving pretty steadily in the past few days, to the point that Saturday's annual taking-in-the-dock ritual didn't even do it in. I think I've written before…

Fitness Fixes: 2 Exercises to Alleviate SI Joint Pain

That niggling pain in your lower back may be caused by aggravated sacroiliac (SI) joints. And you may be able to solve the problem in just a few minutes a day with simple stretches and core-strength work.

What’s Your Happiness Set-Point?

October 1, 2010
Brian Johnson
Attitude/Mindset, Happiness/Joy, Lifestyle, Mental Health, Personal Development
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Marci Shimoff, author Happy for No Reason, offers feel-good advice on positive-psychology wisdom.

No, There’s Not an App for That

When it comes to improving our experiences with food, new technologies have their limits.

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Expert Answers: “Barefoot” Shoes, Lean Muscle, and Training With Sandbags

We wrangle leading fitness experts to also address the benefits of sandbag training and how to lift to create long, lean muscle.

How to Prepare for a Long-Distance Hiking Trip

Here's how to explore the nation’s most pristine long-distance hiking trails — and discover your inner strength along the way.

How I Learned to Love Fitness Technology

It wasn't until my early 30s that I decided to try running again. By this time, I had a lot more knowledge under my belt. I also had a secret weapon of sorts — a heart-rate monitor.

Upgrade Your Brain

Your brain changes over the course of your lifetime — for better or for worse. Here’s how to make the most of your gray matter.

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7 Tips to Reclaim Your Time and Find Joy Offline

October 1, 2010
Joseph Hart
Happiness/Joy, Lifestyle, Mindful Technology, Time Management
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At work, at home and on the go, you probably spend hours enmeshed in the Web. Is it time to pull more of your life free of its sticky grasp?

The Science of Speed: Apolo Ohno

Apolo Ohno has used hard work, perseverance and cutting-edge training techniques to become one of the fastest skaters in the world.

Bahram Akradi, founder, chairman, and CEO of Life Time — Healthy Way of Life

Fitness: Then and Now

First it was strength. Then it was cardio. Next came balance and coordination. Now, at last, it’s all coming together.

The Delicate Side of Cabbage: How to Use Napa and Savoy Cabbages

Light in texture and subtle in flavor, napa and savoy cabbages present a refreshing alternative to conventional reds and greens.

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What Are the Recommended Dosages for B Vitamins?

September 28, 2010
Pamela Weintraub
Nutrition, Supplements, Vitamins/Minerals
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This comprehensive guide to B vitamins outlines why you need them, signs of deficiency, and recommended dosages.

Raw Kale Salad

September 10, 2010
Cary Neff

Combining finely chopped kale with lemon and olive oil — then gently massaging them together — breaks down kale’s stiffness and bitterness, leaving you with tender greens bursting with flavor.

The Four Agreements

September 1, 2010
Brian Johnson
Attitude/Mindset, Healthy Communication, Lifestyle, Mindfulness/Meditation, Personal Development, Yoga
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Life-changing insights from Don Miguel Ruiz’s classic book of Toltec wisdom.

a man sits and drinks coffee before his morning workout

Expert Answers: Caffeine and Your Workout, Hand Calluses, and Beginner Tabata

We wrangle leading fitness experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums.

workout partners perform the glute-ham exercise

More of the Best Exercises (You’re Not Doing)

September 1, 2010
Andrew Heffernan
Equipment-Based Workouts, Fitness, Fitness Tips, Strength Training, Workouts
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Some of our favorite fitness experts return to share another batch of the most effective, little-known exercises for your upper body, lower body, and core.

How Social Connections Influence Your Health and Habits

September 1, 2010
Courtney Helgoe
Fitness, Fitness Tips, Friends, Lifestyle, Relationships
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You’ve heard by now that you can “catch” obesity from your friends, family — even distant acquaintances. But you may have missed the flip side of that story: Good health and fitness are catching, too.