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With more than a third of Americans classified as obese, everyone from first lady Michelle Obama to TV news anchor Katie Couric is advocating exercise to maintain a healthy weight.

“That’s great,” says Dr. Eudene Harry, author of Live Younger in 8 Simple Steps, “but the benefits of exercise go far beyond fitting into those skinny jeans.”

The message that a healthy lifestyle helps protect your heart isn’t new. If you’d like to do more to take care of your heart, here are 10 ways technology can make that easier.

A great alternative to kale is collard greens. These healthy, flavorful chips will go great with your favorite sandwiches and wraps, or make a great snack all on their own. Time to toss those Lay’s

A wide range of new equipment and props will enhance any workout, from beginner to advanced. by Sharon Goldman One of the unique things about the method is the apparatus that Joseph Pilates created to add both support and challenge to his exercises. With the rise in Pilates’ popularity over the past 20 years, new [...]

Will Pilates help me lose weight? To give us the skinny on this often-asked question (we get it all the time!), we turned to Pilates-certified Michele Olson, PhD, FACSM, CSCS, professor of exercise science at Auburn University Montgomery and lead research investigator at the Auburn-Montgomery Human Performance Laboratory: “Pilates can help you lose weight, but [...]

Do calories really count? Are organic foods just a rip-off? Is exercise more important than what you eat? Our Rogue Nutritionist sets us straight about some popular weight-loss legends. by Jonny Bowden, PhD, CNS, aka “The Rogue Nutritionist” Before we get to the myths, a quick word about me. The reason I’m called “The Rogue [...]

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