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Arteries still healthy in young football players
After retirement, pro football players tend to have more heart risk factors, like high blood pressure, unhealthy cholesterol levels and obesity, than the general public. -Reuters - Reuters
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"Double-jointed" soccer players have more injuries
Hypermobile joints are not as stable as less-flexible joints, so in theory they could be more vulnerable to injuries like sprains. -Reuters
12 running resolutions to consider for 2012
Whether it's gunning for better time or participating in more events, anything that can keep you moving and performing better is a personal achievement. -NST
Realistic fitness tips for 2012
Experts say that while wishing will not make it so, visualising your trimmer, fitter self can help to set you on the right path. -Reuters
'Tis the holiday season: Time to hit the gym or not
Government pronouncements have been about the need to adopt a healthier diet. -Brunei Times/ANN
Last minute tips for running a marathon
Make sure you protect yourself from injury as you gear up for the race. Here are some tips for you to follow as race day gets closer and closer. -AsiaOne
After ACL repair, half can't play sports the same
After knee reconstruction surgery, half of people who played sports don't perform as well. -Reuters
Overcoming the 'Wall'
About half of non-professional marathon participants have experienced this phenomenon at least once. -AsiaOne
Bang your way to health
The best part about the new free-for-all Drums Alive class: There are no rules. -PDI/ANN
Is your exercise personality getting in the way of your goals?
Are you impatient, all-or-nothing, competitive, impulsive or too relaxed? Plan your exercise strategies around your traits. -PDI/ANN
6 tips to a 6-pack
Envy his washboard abs? To sculpt your own Greek-god worthy abs, just continue reading. -TNP
Like doing push-ups in space
The newest workout in town uses the instability of suspension to make you stronger and leaner. -PDI/ANN
It's a different workout everyday
Try this intense but time-saving 30-minute program that can be adjusted to all levels. -PDI/ANN
How to get results from a home workout
Your biggest challenge is laziness. But the pros include time and money saved. -PDI/ANN
"Eccentric" exercises may ward off hamstring injuries
The exercises only take about 10 minutes, and can be done without any extra equipment. -Reuters
Taking your manners to the yoga mat
Here are 10 tips for being mannerly on your mat. -Reuters
Staying fit when your workout takes a holiday
The good news is that a week away from the treadmill will not turn you into a formless blob. -Reuters
Better to be healthy than to be thin
If the person is physically active, the risks of getting chronic diseases would decrease. -NST
If the athletic shoe fits
Experts say the right footwear can make or break your workout, but money will not necessarily buy insole happiness. -Reuters
 
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