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Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it's crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness experts say.

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Burnout is sneaky — it doesn't happen overnight — but the stages have classic signs. Clueing in to them can help you sidestep a workout slump.

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Physically fit students tend to score higher on standardized tests than their less fit peers, a new study suggests.
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People who complain they have no time to exercise may soon need another excuse.

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Experts worry that "The Biggest Loser" focuses too heavily on competitive weight loss — a focus that is at best, counterproductive and, at worst, dangerous.

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A simple, inexpensive test of reaction time may help determine on the sidelines whether an athlete has suffered a concussion, according to new research.


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The country's top coaches and Olympians share their training secrets for building extreme strength, speed, endurance, and agility that can give you a gold-medal edge in your own life.

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A new study suggests specific genes may determine, at least in part, how much we really benefit from exercise.
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Overweight people may want to vacation in the mountains rather than at the beach — and not just to avoid putting on a swimsuit.  A new study finds obese people lose weight at high altitudes.

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Horrified by headlines about the connection between a sedentary lifestyle and serious health issues, our writer tests a tiny exercise bike she can use while she works.

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Broken noses, fractured bones, smashed fingers, smooshed toes, bonked heads and banged knees — is there anything you guys haven't managed to injure while working out?
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Going to the gym in January is like going to the mall on Black Friday, to the bar on New Year’s Eve: It’s amateur hour. And, as they say, sometimes what you don’t know can hurt you. Or at least really, really embarrass you.

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Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods — even if you also exercise regularly — could be bad for your health.
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America’s rapid rise in obesity appears to have leveled off. But there's little reason to cheer. Most of us are already overweight. Has society simply reached a maximum level of tubbiness?

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Running shoes, decked out with the latest cushioning, motion control and arch support technologies, may not be as beneficial to your feet and joints as you might think
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In the season 9 premiere of “The Biggest Loser,” contestants got moving with their first challenge — to ride stationary bikes for 26.2 miles. In the end, five players were sent home while the two top “Losers” shed a combined 57 pounds.

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The fight against fat is going high-tech. To get an inside look at eating and exercise habits, scientists are developing wearable wireless sensors to monitor overweight and obese people as they go about their daily lives.

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If you’re trying to motivate yourself to get moving in the new year, here’s some inspiration: Mounting research shows that exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s also good for the brain.

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Flipping the switch and making a lifestyle change is the easy part. Look at any health club in January, after all, and you'll see plenty of new faces. The hard part is what comes next.

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