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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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What's the best exercise for heart health?
An aerobic-only program is a good (and less time-consuming) option. -Reuters
Tips on how to prepare for a marathon
Every runner wants to complete a marathon and most of them can do it, provided they prepare themselves adequately.
Training for a triathlon
What should you look out for when training for this grueling sports event? A doctor gives us some pointers. -AsiaOne
11 tips on how to behave at the gym
There are some unspoken rules on the usage of gym equipment and how to behave while working out. -AsiaOne
How much exercise do you really need?
What the latest fitness reports say about exercise, metabolism and trainers. -Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
Treat them right
Cycling injuries and treatment for them explained. -TNP
Exercising tough for the aged
SMU undergraduates demonstrate The Sit Exercise, a routine involving umbrellas or canes, aimed at helping the elderly keep fit. -myp
Take the first steps to fitness
It doesn't matter if you've never gone for a run, you can gradually build stamina and increase distance. -tabla!
Pointers for a more enjoyable run
What to do before, during and after a run. -NST
Running to fitness
More Indians are exercising and jogging to shed the pounds and stay healthy. -tabla!
Best calorie-burning cardio exercises for rainy days
Can't go outdoors? Grab a hula hoop, shadowbox, jump-rope or follow a high-intensity training video. -Phillpine Daily Inquirer/ANN
Vivafit
No men and no distracting equipment at this women-only fitness centre. -BT
Selective Fitness
This boutique gym specialises in Power Plate and Power Bike workouts. -BT
Be mentally prepared
One needs mental toughness more than physical training to run a competitive race. -NST
Shoes that help you shape up
These shoes promise to burn more calories and help you tighten your muscles as you walk. -RazorTV
What I learned from fitness camp
It's not about how much weight you lose during the short program, but what lifestyle changes you take away from it. -Philippine Daily Inquirer/ANN
Run for your life
Preparing for a marathon is not about clocking impressive weekly mileage. -NST
Nesting chairs and nurturing
The Elemis Spa: bathing rituals, floating pods - how could you resist? -The Nation/ANN
 
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