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What should you look out for when training for this grueling sports event? A doctor gives us some pointers. -AsiaOne - AsiaOne
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Is running bad for women?
Doctor answers the perennial question women ask: is running bad for them? -NST 		Marathon man: How not to hit the wall
A new formula gives elite runners and marathon enthusiasts a more exact way to calculate just how many carb calories they need. -Reuters
Sweat sensation
10 warning signs that you are exercising too much. -The Star/ANN 		Before beginning your pregnancy workout
Here are a few things you'll want to sort out before hitting the gym or lacing up your trainers. -The Star/ANN
Tips on pain-free run
These are the preparations you need to make to ensure a good run. -ST 		Train, but watch your health too
Intensive training can actually suppress the immune system for up to 24 hours. -ST
Basic DIY tips
First-aid advice from doctors to prepare you for incidents and accidents that can happen during a run. -ST 		First aid, self aid
Stop if it's serious and know what to do before help comes, runners told. -ST
On track to keeping fit
Only months after being diagnosed with bone cancer, Andrew Hallam will take part in a race. -ST 		Stop and live to fight
There is no shame in abandoning a race if the body tells you to. -ST
Competitive sports tied to teens' back pain
Years of competitive sports may raise teenagers' risk of developing lower back pain, a new study finds. -Reuters 		Getting back into the groove
Learn the general tips on how you can start exercising again.
Ease back into exercise
If you have been sedentary and want to start exercising, check if you have any underlying health problems first and take it easy initially. 		Exercise protects and improves the aging brain
New studies show that regular aerobic exercise can turn back the clock on brain aging. -Reuters
Excessive kneads
Although no study says too many massages are bad, experts do not recommend more than one a week. -ST 		Building fitness from scratch
Read these advice the Singapore Sports Council's medical director on how to build up your fitness. -ST
How seniors can keep fit
Set realistic goals and exercise for 30 minutes at least 3 times a week. -ST 		Leading by example
Dr Vanessa Phua, a physician with an interest in aesthetic medicine, practises what she preaches. -ST
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