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Woman Makes Slimming Down Mississippi Town Her Mission [VIDEO]

Mar 23rd 2011 – 10:24AM
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NBC

Although two-thirds of Mississippi residents are overweight, one woman has made it her mission to encourage her town to lose the weight -- and the bad reputation.

Man Trains for Marathon on McDonald's Diet [VIDEO]

Mar 13th 2011 – 10:00AM
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Zen in the Pen? Taxpayer-Funded Jailhouse Yoga on Shaky Legs

By Ben MuessigFeb 18th 2011 – 8:28PM
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Is it a stretch for taxpayers to fund yoga classes for jail inmates? That's the question in New Mexico, where officials are considering budget cuts that might leave prisoners without a leg to balance on. Yoga, tae bo, tai chi and art therapy classes are on the chopping block at the Metropolitan Detention Center in...

Obama Pushes Effort to Protect Public Lands

Feb 17th 2011 – 11:09AM
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WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama says a new administration effort to protect public lands will put people back to work in tourism and recreation and help Americans stay healthier by encouraging outdoor activities. The initiative largely incorporates existing programs under a new name, "America's Great Outdoors."...

Wacky Swimmers in Freezing Water Are Dressed to Chill

By Ben MuessigJan 24th 2011 – 4:46PM
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Carl de Souza, AFP / Getty Images

There's the breast stroke -- and then there's the brrrrr-east stroke. Hundreds of brave swimmers took to the icy waters of England's largest freshwater swimming pool on Saturday for the Cold Water Championships at Tooting Bec Lido in south London. The water was only 37 degrees, according to The Guardian, but that didn't...

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Celebrities' Favorite Outdoor Workouts

Jun 02nd 2012 - 10:31AM

Fit stars like Jessica Biel, Amanda Seyfried and Beverly Hills Housewife Brandi Glanville have all professed hiking as one of their fave ways to stay in shape.

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Stacy Barrows: Posture Or Posturing: Myths And Reality

Jun 02nd 2012 - 09:45AM

At some point in almost everyone's teen years, a well-meaning parent or teacher tells us to correct the way we're standing or sitting.

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No More Excuses! It's Time to Step Up to Life

Jun 02nd 2012 - 08:41AM

It's an extraordinary account of one man's personal transformation through yoga.

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Fitness Trends In 2012: How To Get Moving This Summer

Jun 01st 2012 - 04:49PM

What is it about the impending summer season that compels so many people to get out and exercise?

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Jay Walljasper: Amsterdam-by-the-Bay: Learning Better Biking From the Dutch

Jun 01st 2012 - 12:33PM

One of the most dangerous ideas infecting the United States today -- both for Americans and the rest of the world -- is the myth of American exceptionalism.

exercise News From the Web

  • 06/03/12 Hot Tip for New Burners: Light Yourself, and Your... Source: PRWeb (PRWEB) June 03, 2012 Whether you think the new Burning Man ticket lottery system is a full-blown fiasco, or an unforeseen glitch that will be worked out by organizers, one thing is certain.
  • 06/03/12 Ploeger: You're never too old for weight training Source: Broomfield Enterprise - Broomfield CO Because I had determined this week's column was going to be about senior weight training, I decided to do a little research in preparation.
  • 06/03/12 Swim and Gym Source: Redding.com - Redding CA Starts inside with a segment of group fitness, followed by games and end with more fun in the outdoor pool.
  • 06/03/12 Woman aims to set world record for plank - Sun, 03 Jun... Source: The Spokesman-Review - Spokane WA Eva Bulzomi is a Boise homemaker whose life is dedicated to raising five kids, ages 2 to 15.
  • 06/03/12 Car crash bystander dies in hospital Source: The Courier-Mail The Park Holme man, 65, was standing in a bicycle lane on Victoria Rd, about 9.45am, acting as a road marshall for a local cycling event.

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