Fitness News
Too much exercise can lead to overuse injuries
Breaking up your fitness routine is hard to do. But it's crucial for avoiding the bigger heartache of overuse injury, fitness experts say.
Workout burnout? Avoid the four stages
Burnout is sneaky — it doesn't happen overnight — but the stages have classic signs. Clueing in to them can help you sidestep a workout slump.
Interval training can cut exercise hours sharply
People who complain they have no time to exercise may soon need another excuse.
Physical fitness linked to academic success
Physically fit students tend to score higher on standardized tests than their less fit peers, a new study suggests.
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‘Biggest Loser’ show has big health problems
Experts worry that "The Biggest Loser" focuses too heavily on competitive weight loss — a focus that is at best, counterproductive and, at worst, dangerous.
Simple test may spot concussion in athletes
A simple, inexpensive test of reaction time may help determine on the sidelines whether an athlete has suffered a concussion, according to new research.
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Work the core! Fitness secrets of Olympic stars
The country's top coaches and Olympians share their training secrets for building extreme strength, speed, endurance, and agility that can give you a gold-medal edge in your own life.
Is exercise worth your time? Genes tell
A new study suggests specific genes may determine, at least in part, how much we really benefit from exercise.
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Losing the weight war? Head to the mountains
Overweight people may want to vacation in the mountains rather than at the beach — and not just to avoid putting on a swimsuit. A new study finds obese people lose weight at high altitudes.
Teeny bike pedals away ‘sitting disease’ fears
Horrified by headlines about the connection between a sedentary lifestyle and serious health issues, our writer tests a tiny exercise bike she can use while she works.