April 2008 Fast Fact

To tone your abdominal muscles, it's important to do crunches or other ab-targeting exercises two or three days a week -- always with a day's rest in between...

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March 2008 Fast Fact

Your resting metabolism -- the rate at which your body burns calories throughout the day -- is a major factor in how well you lose or maintain weight. True, there are some...

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February 2008 Fast Fact

If you love running, you should also be following a solid strength-training program, such as lifting weights. For runners, strength training can provide important benefits:

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January 2008 Fast Fact

Picture yourself biking on a beautiful winter day. The sky is clear. The sun is bright. And the temperature is around 35°F. Where are you most likely to feel the cold first?

You guessed it: Your feet, hands and ears. These extremities receive less blood flow...

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December 2007 Fast Fact

Being overweight can be a real energy drain. When you're overweight, you are literally carrying around a heavier load than you need to. Imagine bringing a 12-pound briefcase everywhere you went - and how free you'd feel to be rid of that "extra baggage". If you're 10 or more pounds overweight, you're also making your body - particularly your heart - work harder to support and nourish that extra fat. With your energy sustaining...

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November 2007 Fast Fact

A serving of meat, poultry or fish is 3 ounces -the same size as a deck of cards or the palm of your hand.

Ankle sprains frequently hinder those involved in athletics and performance-related activities. Many view ankle sprains as inevitable, but specific strengthening exercises can help prevent their occurrence. Lateral sprains tend to be the most common form of ankle sprains. Skipping rope, jumping jacks and drills designed to improve footwork will help increase...

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