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Natural Wisdom: The Healing Power of Qi Gong
Discover a beautiful Chinese movement practice that draws on ancient observations about nature to bring body, mind and spirit into balance.
It's Recess! It's Boot Camp! It's Punk Rope!
Intense fitness meets pure joy—with a soundtrack worthy of the occasion. Discover Punk Rope, the exercise phenomenon that’s changing people’s lives, one jump at a time.
Healthy, Not a Health Nut
As a teenager, Kashi’s Dave Lamb did anything to get out of track and field. At 60, and 800 races later, he’s never felt better in his life. Here is inspiration for getting fit at any age.
My Pelvis, My Self
A happy pelvis clears the way for stronger hips and knees, and a pain‐free lower back. Learn how you can keep these anatomically amazing bones in tip‐top shape.
Preventing Knee Injuries in Women
Women’s fitness expert and leading orthopedic surgeon Gloria Beim, M.D., shares three simple exercises you can start doing now to strengthen your knees and prevent common injuries.
Winter Weather Can’t Stop Fun
Transform any winter day into an opportunity to get moving!
Rock Climbing for Fitness and Family Fun
More than just something fun to go do, rock climbing is terrific exercise.
Aerobic Exercise: Stay Fit by Having Fun
Many aerobic activities not only improve overall health, but they can also be really fun.
Workweek Fitness Ideas
Even on an nine-to-five work schedule, there are plenty of ways to add exercise to your day.
Get Started with Strength Training
Strength training is a vital component of good health.
Activities for Fun Summer Weekends
Summer weekends are a perfect time to take your workout outdoors.
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Workout snack, bagel back?
Bagels have earned a bad rap in recent years, especially when they come slathered in full-fat cream cheese and made of processed, refined flour (i.e., simple carbs). However, a small, plain, whole-grain bagel can be a good pre-workout snack, in that it provides complex carbohydrates, which lends...
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Train toward time
For some people, working out daily creates a frequent, renewable motivator. For others, it presents yet another chance to fail (and, later, give up entirely). If you fall in the latter group, try setting a weekly workout goal in minutes instead. Today, challenge yourself to enjoy the first...
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Do something you dislike
Sticking to your favorite workouts is fine, for the most part. But it sure doesn’t shake things up when you need new inspiration! Trying something you either don’t like or don’t think you’ll enjoy is a good way to open your mind and keep your options open. Today, challenge...
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Do it with pride
What role does body confidence play in fitness? An uncredited but powerful cameo, it seems. Confidence affects how we carry ourselves, whether we wear a baggy shirt or a form-fitting one, and our tendency to plant ourselves in the front (motivating) or back (hard to see the instructor) of the class...
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Make weight wait
Choosing fitness activities that focus on goals other than weight loss have the ulterior benefit of motivating and energizing us without constantly reminding us how close—or far—we are from our goals. Mastering a skill like rowing, for instance, shifts the mind to the task at hand, a great way to...
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Start socializing
Gym workouts feeling lonely and uninspiring? Sports have always been a great way to get fit and connect with others at the same time. Best of all, there are options for all fitness and skill levels out there. Today, challenge yourself to explore one team exercise option that does not involve a...
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Weigh your options
Strength trainers: Are you lifting heavy enough weight to improve your fitness level? One way to know is if you struggle through your final few reps (you should). How many reps you’re doing doesn’t matter as much as whether your muscles are reaching a state of fatigue. Today, challenge yourself to...
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Go easy, go long
In the past, we’ve suggested alternating lighter and heavier workouts and making sure you get enough rest. Another way to add variety to your workout is to make easier days longer days as well. Today, challenge yourself by increasing the duration of your workout, not the intensity level. Some tips...
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Spread your wings
Yoga’s “butterfly” pose is all about increasing receptiveness—a good thing in our book. (Butterfly if the yin version of Bound Angle pose, a traditional hip-opener.) Allowing the hips to open up and sinking into the pose shifts the focus from giving to receiving, a state many of us, particularly...
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Test your strength with variety
No matter how challenging your strength training routine was initially, in time, your muscles will grow accustomed to the same moves and develop efficiency at executing them—without extra effort. Today, challenge yourself by learning one or two new exercises for a muscle group (e.g., two ways to...
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Embrace basic training
There’s a reason the military relies on (among other things) workouts that feature short, quick bursts of energy—they work. Maintaining proper form is easier if you’re doing simple but effective exercises like squats, lunges, push-ups, and jumping jacks. Today, challenge yourself to go back to the...
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Go for the goals
Been exercising without a master plan? Try thinking about—and writing down—your fitness goals. You’re much more likely to feel inspired and disciplined if you’ve recorded your pledges to exercise. Today, challenge yourself to come up with five reasonable fitness goals, large and small.
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Pump up your yoga practice
Yoga is all about discipline, but there are no limits when it comes to enjoying different traditions. Ashtanga fan? Try Iyengar. Into Bikram? Check out Kundalini. When it comes to yoga, options abound! Today, challenge yourself to sign up for a new type of yoga. Widen your yoga experience...
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Lunge forward
Lunges are a great move. Why? Not only do they use every major lower-body muscle group, they also test your balance and, therefore, core strength. Plus, nearly everyone can do them (with enough modification, such as limiting range of motion and bearing only your own body weight). Today, challenge...
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Add intervals
Most experts agree that adding interval training to your workouts can boost results. What is interval training? Just a fancy way of saying, vary your pace. Like to run? Alternate sprints with fast-walking. Aerobics your speed? Add strength-training intervals. Anything you can do to “surprise” your...
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Jump through hoops
Plastic toy hoops have stood the test of time for good reason: They’re cheap, portable, easy, and fun. They also offer an incredible abdominal workout. Today, challenge yourself to dust off that plastic toy hoop in your garage and work it until you can spin no more.
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Be a borrower
Are you having trouble finding time to workout? A great way to add “anytime” workouts to your repertoire is to check out fitness DVDs from your local library. Today, challenge yourself to login to the website at your local library and create a fitness dvd “want list”.
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Get a leg up on crunches
Crunches are a simple way to work your abs. However, with your feet on the floor, it’s easy to fall into the trap of arching the back and working your hip flexors instead. Today, challenge yourself to bend your knees at a 90-degree angle and put your feet up instead. This makes it easier to limit...
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Take the talk test
One standard of a workout’s rigor is whether or not the participant can pass the “talk” test – being able to carry on a conversation, albeit a breathless one. If you can’t, you may be pushing too hard. Today, challenge yourself to monitor your breath during your workout and making an honest...
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Be a quick fitness study
Barebones or basic workouts in a pinch are fine – but do you have one? A little research will yield a handy list of strength moves, stretches, and weight-bearing exercises that you can take with you anywhere. Today, challenge yourself to write these moves down or, better yet, print out photos...
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Embrace off-season activities
Exercisers: Why not try something completely different? If it’s chilly outside, warm yourself with a dip in the indoor pool. If it’s raining too hard to go for your run, find an indoor track. Love your weekly tennis matches but the snow’s got you down? Find some indoor courts…or try out ping pong...
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Get pedaling
Love biking but winter weather keeping you in? Try an indoor cycling class instead. Indoor cycling is an ideal mode of exercise for people of all fitness levels and is not weight-bearing as long as you stay in the saddle. Today, challenge yourself to spin your wheels at the gym if you can’t hit the...
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Don’t sweat it
Do you really have to be drenched in sweat to see cardiovascular results from your workouts? Not necessarily. Rate your winter workouts not in terms of (chilling) sweat, but with a heart-rate monitor. You’ll be surprised how inspiring it is to track your progress and the intensity of your workouts...
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Resist it
Resistance bands are a handy, affordable way to bring your workout with you, and can be used to work your whole body. They’re a real boon in wintertime, when bad weather often makes outdoor activities difficult. Today, challenge yourself to pick up a band (or two) in light, medium, or heavy...
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Embrace isometric
Can you fit exercise into your leisure time this winter? In a word, yes! If sit-ups during a football game intermission are not your style, try isometric movements like flexing your abdominals or glutes instead – nobody but you will ever know. Today, challenge yourself to perform isometric moves...
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Trek your food home
Shopping for foods at the local farmers’ market not only gets you outside, it lends itself to lots of walking and carrying – in short, great exercise! The next time you go shopping, challenge yourself to bring a backpack to the farmers’ market and walk your purchases home.
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Improve your elliptical
Elliptical machines are aerobic devices that allow you to get a great low-impact cardio workout without pounding your joints. Today, challenge yourself to schedule a day at the gym when you try out the elliptical machine. Here are a couple hints for maintaining optimal form:
• Grip support handles...
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Break a sweat
How much should you sweat when you’re working out? Obviously, the answer is different for everyone. Factors like fitness, weight, ambient temperature and genetics play a role. Still, experts agree that sweat is one part of the exercise intensity picture. For example, moderate exercise usually...
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Give rowing a go
At the gym, many of us use treadmills, ellipticals and stair climbers. But it can be an extra hurdle for us to brave the world of the upper or full-body workout devices. Our suggestion? Try the rowing machine.
Among other benefits, you’ll burn calories and strengthen your core – pretty...
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Party time? Walk this way
Next time you get invited to a Saturday soiree or a Friday fete, try walking there. Sound outlandish? Pick a reasonable destination, of course. Walking is not only good for your cardiovascular health, it also offers a wealth of sensory pleasures, from enjoying the sounds and smells of nature to...
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Props to you
Crave an impromptu yoga, Pilates or strength workout but have no props? No problem. If all that’s standing between you and an at-home workout is a dumbbell, block or stretchy band, you can improvise safely and get a great workout to boot.
Today, challenge yourself to do an impromptu...
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Try non-contact boxing
Non-contact fitness boxing is great exercise. Plus, it doesn’t require fancy choreography and it’s great fun. Offered at health clubs and gyms everywhere, it can also be practiced in front of the mirror at home (assuming you’ve studied up on proper form, of course). This month, challenge yourself...
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Workout your rump
It’s tempting to focus on individual body parts and want to work them out to improve them. Unfortunately, science doesn’t support the idea of spot toning. However, there are exercises that make you more conscious of your posture and musculature. And this, in turn, can improve your appearance...
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Change up crunch time
Even the best-conceived abdominal workouts get old. When was the last time you did something new during tummy time? Adding variety or intensity to your routine can not only help you stick to it, but also enhance your results. Today, challenge yourself to push your ab workout to another level by:
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Exercise at the beach
Taking your fitness routine to the beach opens up a whole world of exercise, energy and sensory inputs. If you have access to a beach on a regular basis or are planning a vacation, challenge yourself to spend a little time exploring the pleasure of running or walking at the beach. Some tips for...
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Power up your yoga practice
Enjoying yoga but looking for a higher-energy style? So-called power yoga might be for you. Based on the flow and vigor of Ashtanga, power yoga emphasizes the physical aspects of yoga, rather than the meditative. If you’re relatively fit and interested developing strength and flexibility, think...
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Synchronize your pedaling
Riding a bike made for two is an easygoing adventure. Test-ride one at your local bike shop or rent one for the day to see if it’s right for you. This weekend - or the next time you get the urge to take a bike ride - challenge yourself to hit the pavement in tandem instead.
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Boot up
In the past few years, fitness boot camps have become popular with a wide range of fitness enthusiasts. Set outdoors, these high-intensity workouts promise quick results for people willing to set aside a few hours several days per week. With special classes for women, moms, early risers, and various...
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Pull yourself up
Like its cousin the pushup, pull-ups are surprisingly simple and rewarding. To get started, you can install a pull-up bar in a closet doorway. Bars are also usually available at local playgrounds.
This month, challenge yourself to find a pull-up bar (or install one) and add pull-ups to your...
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Sprint down the block
Short bursts of high intensity activity not only increase your aerobic capacity, but also burn more calories. The next time you go for a walk, challenge yourself to add a couple of short sprints or jogs to your routine.
_Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._
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Push yourself
Few exercises are as basic – or as productive – as the humble pushup, which help you feel stronger in a matter of weeks. You can modify them to fit your individual fitness level – try them on your knees or your toes, legs together or spread. This month, challenge yourself to do 2-3 sets of 10...
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Glad tidings
Live near a beach? This weekend, why not check the local tide report and head to some tide pools. There, you can scramble over rocks, discover hidden treasures, be inspired, and feel rejuvenated. Challenge yourself to get outside and observe new life forms – and get a workout to boot.
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Up your upper-body strength
There are numerous health benefits associated with strength training. Yet many people neglect their biceps, triceps, lats, deltoids, and pecs. Upper body strength has many rewards: a leaner, more defined physique and a higher total muscle mass (leading to increased metabolism). Better still, you...
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Measure your middle
Excess abdominal fat is commonly used as an indicator of less-than-optimal fitness. Today, challenge yourself to get out your measuring tape and take an honest look at your measurements. Then, write them down in a log. This is a great way of having quantitative evidence that your workouts are...
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Jog your memory of running
Anyone who remembers being a kid recalls the pure pleasure of running free. For exercise, few things beat a jog: It’s free, it can be done anywhere at any time, and it’s highly effective at improving cardiovascular health and maintaining a healthy weight. If starting a routine seems intimidating...
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Try capoeira
Based on ancient warrior moves, capoeira is a form of dance that can get your heart pumping and muscles moving. This week challenge yourself to see how fun capoeira can be.
_Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._
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Workout 3 times per week
Yes, we know getting off your rump can sometimes be tough. But if you’re going to experience tomorrow, why not experience it strong and healthy? Some tips for sticking with a routine:
• Start off small
• Be realistic
• Don’t beat yourself up if you miss a day.
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Skim the surface
Whether you strap on double skis, single skis or even a wakeboard, water-skiing will get your heart pumping and your spirit flying. With some basic boating knowledge, you can easily rent a boat and take to the water. Challenge yourself and some friends to an athletic thrill that will always leave...
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Scoot around town
An easy-to-master cousin to the skateboard, foot-powered scooters are a great way to run an errand, visit a friend or enjoy a workout that doesn’t feel like one. Challenge yourself to engage in transportation by alternative means: self-propelled.
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Dance with yourself
When was the last time you turned up your favorite music and boogied? If it’s been a while, you’ll be surprised to discover it’s more fun than you remember. Challenge yourself to indulge your secret rock star for at least one song.
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Brave the rapids
You can raft the same river over and over and it will never be the same trip twice. Guided tours are advised, as experienced guides offer both safety training and interesting insight to the local ecosystem. Challenge yourself to book a trip with friends…or make some new ones during your trip...
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Plunge into nature
Leave chlorinated lanes behind and enjoy all the benefits of a brisk swim with the bonus of outdoor beauty. Join a swimming club like a triathalon training group or the so-called “polar bear” clubs for the cold-inclined. Or just find a quiet swimming hole and take the plunge. Challenge yourself to...
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Walk the city streets
One of the best ways to discover a city – even your own – is to ramble the streets on foot. The people, culture and landscape feel more vivid when you see them in real-time rather than whizzing by. And many cities offer walking tours for a range of interests and fitness levels. Challenge yourself...
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Get stronger
Studies show that strength training fortifies bones, increases lean muscle mass, reduces body fat, and reduces injury risk. And experts say a 20-minute session 2-3 times weekly is all you need. Today, challenge yourself to do some strength training—even if it’s only 5 or 10 minutes. _Always...
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Make a dash for it
When was the last time you raced a friend 50 yards to the finish line? If it’s been awhile, you’ll be surprised at the adrenaline rush you get from competing full speed. Challenge yourself to gather a group for a friendly competition of fast-moving fitness. _Always consult a physician before...
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Make like a duck and paddle
Paddling a boat can be an easy outing or a strenuous day’s adventure - it’s your pick. Choose a local pond, lake or river and a canoe, kayak or rowboat. You’ll build abdominal and upper-body strength while enjoying the breeze you create. Challenge yourself to take to the water.
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Make commercials count
Drop that remote and use commercials as a stopwatch instead. Do classic jumping jacks, or mix it up by varying your arm movement or by moving your legs in a cross-country ski motion. Research shows exercising in brief intervals has cumulative benefits, so your efforts will add up. Challenge yourself...
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Catch a wave of your own
Less a sport than a lifestyle, surfing has a meditative mind-body aspect that earns lifetime devotees. If you’ve always wanted to try surfing but haven’t had the opportunity or courage, sign-up for a lesson or tag along with surfer friends. Challenge yourself to feel the legendary thrill of a great...
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Salute the sun
Want to energize your body and clear your mind before starting your day? Try sunrise yoga. Enjoy some invigorating sun salutations before leaving the house - look online for a routine that fits your style. Or attend a morning yoga class. Challenge yourself to enjoy a more energized and positive day...
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Hop onto the trampoline
An easy and exhilarating way to see what your body can do when it isn’t limited by gravity. Take a trampoline class to master basic moves. By day’s end most students are tucked into a harness and encouraged to try forward and back flips. Challenge yourself – or a group – to overcome inertia and go...
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Learn your lesson
When you’re learning a new skill or game, exercise stops being a chore and becomes a pleasure. Pick an activity you’d like to get better at that will motivate you to move. Then challenge yourself to attend a class at your gym or sign-up at a local community center for group lessons. _Always consult...
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Trot to a stable
Almost anyone can ride a horse. To get started, just book a trail ride at your local stable. Your guides will teach you how to stop, start and steer. If you want to get more in-depth, take a series of lessons or try a dude-ranch vacation. Challenge yourself to commune with nature, get a workout, and...
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Get fired up with flag football
For pure athleticism that almost anyone can enjoy safely, flag football is the way to go. Just tuck some colored cloth into the back of your sweats and get ready to run your tail off. Make up crazy rules like extra points for field goals kicked with your left foot, or extra downs for teams with kids...
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Got game?
You don’t need 10 players to take to the basketball court. Just fire-up a friend or two and practice skills you want to master, like lay-ups, three-pointers or dribbling. By focusing on the technical aspects of the game you’ll forget how much exercise you’re actually getting. Challenge yourself to...
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Get your kicks
No serious strategy or batting skills required. Kickball frees us to get goofy and get a workout to boot. Played on a standard baseball diamond, kickball uses a big rubber ball that anyone can connect with. And unlike baseball, getting hit with the ball is half the fun. Challenge yourself to gather...
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Jump Double Dutch style
There’s a reason some of the fittest athletes in the world jump rope as part of their regimens – it works. But kids do because it’s good old-fashioned fun. Double Dutch requires extra coordination and concentration, so you’ll completely forget you’re engaging in a heart-health activity. Challenge...
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Peddle to the park
Riding with loved ones to a leisurely picnic lunch in the park is one of life’s simple pleasures. If the trip is too long to be do-able you can stash your bike on the front of a bus or on the subway, disembarking at a reasonable distance from your destination. Challenge yourself to gather a group...
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Be a home-maker
Give something back while you get active. Sign up with an organization that builds houses for the underprivileged. Groups like Habitat for Humanity and GlobalTribe organize local projects and “working” vacations for volunteers. Challenge yourself to take on a project that will change another...
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Scale a new height
Rock climbing has a counterpart that’s nearer to home and just as much fun: wall-climbing. Just head to the local climbing gym for the guidance of qualified instructors and support from other climbers. Of course, there’s also the low-tech version…Is there a tree nearby that’s always called to you...
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Strength train instead of vegging
Feeling antsy while you’re watching TV? If a show doesn’t capture your full attention, use that extra energy to do some strength training. Get out your handheld weights for some bicep curls, or try sit-ups, squats, or leg-lifts. Challenge yourself to at least five or ten minutes of strength...
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Rev up a video
In addition to moving those muscles, workout videos can teach you new skills. Nowadays there are videos for practically any activity you’d want to try, often available online to download immediately. Burning to learn belly dancing? Salsa? Yoga? Challenge yourself to try a video and learn something...
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Conquer a 5K
Lots of us think about running a 5K but never do it. What holds us back? The physical challenge can be intimidating. But if you can run two miles or so you can prepare with just six weeks of training (and a good pair of running shoes). Get a friend to join you and the time will fly by. And don’t...
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Bike to work
According to the US Census Bureau, hundreds of thousands of Americans commute this way - and bicycling organizations believe this figure is low. The best thing about biking to work is that you get a daily dose of exercise and reduce your carbon footprint at the same time. Today, challenge yourself...
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Try Pilates
Originally developed as a physical therapy method, Pilates uses controlled movements that enable you to strengthen your body’s core, while also improving your flexibility and balance. A bonus is that it may even help to improve your posture while you age. This month, challenge yourself to find a...
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Do some sit-ups
If you haven’t done them for a while, you’ll discover they’re pretty challenging. In the next 24 hours, test the strength in your abs by doing one or two sets of 8-15 sit-ups. _Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._
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Take walking breaks
Sometimes finding 30 minutes in your day to take a walk just doesn’t sound do-able. The great thing is that recent research has shown that exercise doesn’t need to be ‘all at once’ to be beneficial. That means you can break-up a 30-minute walk into a couple smaller walks and still get all the...
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Try salsa dancing
Dancing is such a fun, liberating activity. And what’s really great about salsa dancing is that its popularity means there are lots of opportunities for free classes in many of the medium- and larger-sized cities throughout the U.S.
If you’ve ever been curious about salsa dancing or are...
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Avoid a workout rut
Adding variety to your regular workout routine is more important than you might think. New activities not only keep you interested and motivated, they also challenge your muscles work harder to adapt to new activities and motions. This, in turn, might even increase your metabolism.
Today, plan...
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Do 50 more jumping jacks
A few months ago we posted this challenge and immediately got a huge response. Everyone really seemed to love it. And what’s not to love? Jumping jacks get your heart rate up. They also make you breathe faster and get your blood pumping, all of which increases oxygen in your body. Afterwards, you...
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Try tai chi
There’s a reason you see so many people doing tai chi in the park. It’s not only an interesting way to exercise outdoors, this ‘meditation in motion’ is great for stress reduction, balance, agility, and more. This month challenge yourself to try tai chi at least once.
_Always consult a physician...
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Start a morning workout routine
Sometimes it’s nearly impossible to get motivated to exercise after a long day of work. That’s why exercising in the morning is such a good idea. When you get moving early, you set the pace for the rest of your day. This month, challenge yourself to workout in the morning at least a few times a...
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Try a 10-minute workout
Although longer, sustained workouts may help you reach your fitness goals faster, shorter workouts can help you stay healthy too. Better yet, they get you in the habit of regular movement, which is the first step toward a more active lifestyle.
Today, challenge yourself to exercise for 10...
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Try a team sport instead of jogging
A recent study by Danish scientists who conducted research on 37 men found that soccer players worked off more fat and built more muscle than joggers exercising for the same amount of time. In addition, the soccer players had more fun and felt less muscle pain and exertion.
If you’re a jogger...
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Try yoga (or a new yoga style)
Yoga has been shown to strengthen muscles, increase flexibility, and relax the mind. (For those of you who already practice regularly, these benefits are clear.)
During the next week — if you're a newbie to yoga — challenge yourself to sign-up for your first yoga class to find out what you've...
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Strengthen your core
The area around your pelvis and trunk — your core — is where all the movement in your body originates. When you have a strong core, your posture improves, your back is protected from injury, and you have a more stable center of gravity. Today, take the first step toward building a stronger core by...
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Workout with an everyday activity
You don’t have to go to a gym to get your heart rate up. Many everyday activities help you accomplish this goal — and they don’t cost a thing. Today, make the effort to do something that gets your heart rate up for 15-30 minutes. Here are some ideas to get you started: 1) mow the lawn, 2) weed the...
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Jump rope for 10 minutes
Jumping rope is not just for schoolyards. It is a great way for people of all ages to burn extra calories, increase stamina, and improve coordination. Today, challenge yourself to find a jump rope and use it for 10 minutes.
_Always consult a physician before starting any exercise routine._
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Try strength training
Weight lifting and strength training not only build muscle mass but may increase your metabolism and help strengthen your bones.
With this in mind, try to integrate some strength training into every week for the next month. If you're new to exercise, make sure to take it slow. (Contrary to...
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Change up your workouts
Alternating workout activities keeps exercise feeling fun and challenging. And because your body has to work harder to adapt to new activities and motions, research suggests a varied workout also might increase your metabolism. Today, add a new activity to your workout. Who knows, you might discover...
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Use your gym membership
How many of us have signed up for a gym membership and then rarely (if ever) used it? In the next 24 hours, make it a goal to use your gym membership. You'll feel great about it. (And if you already use your gym membership regularly, this is a fun and easy challenge!)
_Always consult a physician...
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Integrate cardio into your schedule
Whether you want to strengthen your heart, lose a few pounds or improve your attitude, cardiovascular exercise is a great way to improve your health and happiness. This month, feel the benefits of cardio exercise by making an effort to do 20-30 minutes at least four days per week.
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Do 50 jumping jacks
Remember jumping jacks from high school gym class? The great thing about them is they get your heart pumping and blood flowing. They also increase the oxygen in your blood and make you more alert. Sometime today, do 50 jumping jacks to get your heart rate up.
_Always consult a physician before...