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Build Your Balance
By Gina DeMillo Wagner, November 2009

No offense to your wobble board - but the best way to improve your balance may be to keep at least one foot on solid ground. READ ON ...

The Feldenkrais Fix
By Andrew Heffernan, CSCS, November 2009

Athletes and people with injuries are (finally) discovering the Feldenkrais Method: a gentle rehabilitation system that teaches the body to move... READ ON ...

Core Value
By Laine Bergeson, November 2009

Pilates changed Brooke Siler's body - and her life. Now, helping others transform themselves for the better has become her life's work. READ ON ...

Give It a Rest
By Alisa Bauman, November 2009

You're willing to push yourself, even when it hurts. You know how to tough it out, even when you're tired. But do you know when to back off -... READ ON ...

Overcoming Gym Jitters
By Erin Peterson, October 2009

Don't let anxiety keep you from getting to the club or enjoying your workouts there. READ ON ...

The Body Project
By Erin Peterson, October 2009

After years of putting other priorities ahead of her own fitness ideals, Jennifer Zech decided it was time to bring out the very best in her... PRINT EDITION ONLY

Kick It Up a Notch
By Bob Cooper, October 2009

Martial arts aren't only for action heroes and kids. The training is a great workout for the rest of us, too. READ ON ...

Dare to Dream
By Kelle Walsh, October 2009

Athletic fantasies become reality at these sports-immersion schools. READ ON ...

The Art of the Warm-Up
By Gina DeMillo Wagner, October 2009

You've probably been told that you should warm up before exercise, but has anyone shown you how ? READ ON ...

The Will to Live
By Suzy Frisch, September 2009

Determined not to let cancer get the best of him, Jeff Boonstra used exercise and positive thinking to help him conquer the disease - twice .... PRINT EDITION ONLY

Pact Mentality
By Erin Peterson, September 2009

A good fitness pact can help you (and a friend or two) achieve your health and fitness goals. READ ON ...

Shifty Shoulders
By Matt Fitzgerald, September 2009

Poor stability in your shoulder joints can cause pain at the source set you up for trouble throughout the kinetic chain. Here's how to correct... READ ON ...

Good Sport
By Gina DeMillo Wagner, September 2009

We tell our kids to play fair, to be team players. But are we practicing what we preach? READ ON ...

Hip Check
By Andrew Heffernan, CSCS, July-August 2009

Lower-back pain? Knee strain? The problem could be in your hips. Here's how to keep them flexible and strong. READ ON ...

Going the Distance
By Erin Peterson, July-August 2009

Years of inactivity sapped Jeremy Coward's energy and added pounds to his frame. A new attitude and ambitious goals helped him get back on... READ ON ...

Join the Movement
By Matt Fitzgerald, July-August 2009

More than a hot fitness trend, functional training can help teach your body to move more effectively in specific sports - not to mention... READ ON ...

Tag Team
By Kelle Walsh, July-August 2009

Relay adventures combine fun and friends with a daunting athletic challenge. READ ON ...

Making Exercise Fun
By Karen J. Bannan, July-August 2009

Weary of your workouts? Ditch the drudgery and the long face, friend! You're due for an amusement infusion. READ ON ...

Take It Outside
By Fernando Pagés Ruiz, June 2009

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... READ ON ...

Rankled by Ankles
By Jenny Liu, June 2009

Immobile ankles can cause shin splints, knee injuries and even lower-back pain. Here's how to improve ankle mobility and prevent an unwanted... READ ON ...

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