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The 6 Tenets of Effective Weightlifting
World-renowned athlete Marty Gallagher offers six tips to get the most our of your weightlifting session.
PUMPING IRONY: Calories and Cardio
So, as promised in my earlier post, I’m reporting back. And as I suspected, I haven’t been able to get…
The Kitchen Garden: 3 Recipes Using Homegrown Produce
No matter where you live, says cookbook author Jeanne Kelley, a simple garden — be it a pot of herbs or a plot of vegetables — is well worth the effort.
Broccoli: Recipes, Techniques, and More
This superstar vegetable helps fight cancer, reduces the risk of heart disease and osteoporosis, and even helps prevent birth defects.
Cholesterol Reconsidered
Research disputes cholesterol’s reputation as the primary culprit behind heart disease. Here’s the real scoop on its role in the body, the right ways to bring it down naturally, and why cholesterol-lowering drugs may not be the cure-all we’ve been led to believe.
A Legacy in Blue: Alexandra Cousteau
Alexandra Cousteau continues her legendary family’s work with an eye toward protecting and conserving our most endangered ecosystems.
Tips for Getting Outdoors Despite a Busy Schedule
Yearning to get out into nature, but burdened by your to-do list? Here are some hints for giving yourself some quality time outdoors.
You, Unplugged
Feeling caught in the electrical current? Maybe it’s time to connect to the real world.
How to Improve Ankle Mobility
Immobile ankles can cause shin splints, knee injuries and even lower-back pain. Here’s how to improve ankle mobility and prevent an unwanted kinetic shock wave.
A Full-Body Outside Workout
When the best weather of the year arrives, you want to be out there soaking it up. Here’s what you need to know to make your outdoor workouts as effective as they are fun.
How to Test Your Endurance
Sometimes the best way to track your progress toward your fitness goals is to pick a test and make it a regular part of your regimen. Which benchmark assessment you choose depends on what you want to measure.
Light Rhythms: How Light Affects Your Health
How and when we are exposed to light can affect our bodies in surprising ways. Here’s what you need to know about your body’s responses to cycles of light and dark.
What We Don’t Know About Lyme
When a mysterious and debilitating illness overtook her and her family, the author struggled to find some answers. What she discovered about Lyme disease — and how little is actually known or agreed upon by the medical experts — is something everyone who goes outdoors should learn.