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January-February 2005

Life Launch

Start the New Year right: your action plan for a better body.

Letter From the Founder | Setting a Course

This time of year, a lot of us start thinking about the big changes we want to make in our lives over the course of the next 12 months. READ ON

Thoughts From the Editor | Connecting the Dots

Over the three years that I’ve been editing this magazine, I’ve been developing my own little mental image of how this whole... READ ON

Delving into Diets

They're hard to follow and easy to hate. Research suggests that most diets backfire in the long run, and some can even be hazardous to your... READ ON

No-Fail Fitness

New Year, new plan, right? Great, but don't just hop on the first workout train out of the station. Instead, step back: Examine your goals,... READ ON

Resolution Workshop: Life Launch

Ready to have your best year ever? Two of the country's top coaches weigh in with advice on getting liftoff for the next phase of your life.... READ ON

Fitness Fixes | Missing Your Max?

Knowing your maximum heart rate is essential for effective aerobic workouts. But if you're using "220 minus your age," you may be missing the... READ ON

Form & Function | Just Your Type

Adopting a fitness routine suited to your athletic body type can make the difference in whether your workouts are frustrating or... READ ON

Success Stories | Hitting the Road

How setting goals, believing in herself and thinking long term turned Julie Bell into the pied piper of Fairfax. PRINT EDITION ONLY

Nutrients | All About Absorption

Knowing how your body absorbs nutrients can help you fuel Your workouts – and your life. READ ON

Edibles | The Scoop on Tomato Soup

This all-American wintertime comfort food is also a bowl full of nutrition. PRINT EDITION ONLY

Head Out | Variety Pack

There's more than downhill skiing at mountain resorts. Now you can enjoy the snow four or five ways, even if you have only a weekend to spare.... READ ON

Full Speed | Becoming a Competitor

Until now, you've been exercising with fitness as your goal. Maybe it's time to reach higher. Here's how you can prepare with confidence for a... PRINT EDITION ONLY

Life Balance | Getting off the Clock

Feeling the pinch of time poverty? Join the club. Better yet, join the growing national movement striving to reclaim those lost hours. READ ON

Insight | The Art of the Relapse

Instead of feeling like a failure when you fall back into old, unhealthy behaviors, consider embracing your relapses as mile markers on your... READ ON

Renewal | Your Structure, Your Self

Structural Integration techniques like Rolfing can improve your posture, your athletic performance and your sense of well-being. But are you... READ ON