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Work/rest intervals ratchet up workouts
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - If your cardio routine is in the doldrums, try mixing a little tortoise in with that hare.
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Your muffin top may kill you
If your pants are feeling a bit tight around the waistline, take note: Belly bulge can be deadly for older adults, even those who aren't overweight or obese by other measures.
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For many NFL players, a knee injury is a career-ender
Despite surgery, less than two-thirds of National Football League players are able to return to play after knee ligament tears, new research hints.
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Gym benefits undone by too much sitting
Hitting the gym every day might do little to decrease your risk of death if you spend the rest of your time sitting down, a new study suggests.
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Custom running shoes might not prevent injuries
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Buying running shoes? A new study suggests that wearing sneakers tailored to your foot shape might not protect you against injuries.
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Leftie baseball pitchers more prone to injury
Left-handed baseball pitchers may be more susceptible to injury, according to a U.S. study of college pitchers that found differences in the throwing motions of left and right-handed players.
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Big bummer! More of us exercise, but still fat
Thirty five percent of Americans now say they exercise an hour a day but rates of obesity and smoking have not changed, according to a government survey.
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Mountain bikers risk their necks
High speeds, extreme terrain and long vertical drops might be making the increasingly popular sport of mountain biking as risky as football, diving and cheerleading, suggests a new study.
To burn more fat, don’t eat before workout
Though many athletes eat before training, some scientists say that if you really want to get rid of more fat, you should skip the pre-workout snack.