How to Exercise on ‘Rest and Recovery’ Days
Taking a day off from a favorite exercise doesn’t mean spending the time sitting on the couch. In fact, getting some R&R has a special…
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Weight-Free Strength Training
You don’t have to go to the gym for a strength-training workout. With these three moves, your own body weight provides the resistance needed to…
Read onHow Much Protein Do You Need for Weight Loss and Muscle Growth?
Low-carb, vegetarian, Mediterranean — whatever your diet, it’s important to get enough protein. Although research hasn’t yet pinpointed one perfect formula, experts say that the…
Read onCrunch-Free Work for Well-Defined Abs
You don’t have to do hundreds of sit-ups and all manner of crunches to see abdominal muscle definition. The following moves are done standing and…
Read onThe Surprising Benefits of Weekend Workouts
You know the value of exercise for maintaining good health and managing chronic conditions like arthritis, but you also know how hard it is to…
Read onWhat Price Beauty for Women? Far More Than for Men
Facial moisturizers are a mainstay against the march of time, smoothing over wrinkles and keeping dry skin supple. But new research shows that women pay…
Read onTailoring Exercise to Your Age
Exercise is a great way to stay youthful and even turn back the clock on aging. If you’re new to exercise or simply want a…
Read onA New Twist to Work Your Obliques
Obliques are the muscles that run along the sides of your torso, from the lower eight ribs to the front of the hip bone. They…
Read onJust a Little More Exercise Can Add Years to Your Life
No matter your fitness level, adding just a little more exercise may prolong your life, new research suggests. “People think they have to start going…
Read onThe 7-Minute Workout
Are you in a time crunch for even a short workout? Experts at the American College of Sports Medicine created a 7-minute plan that can…
Read onThree Exercises for Stronger, Sleeker Thighs
Wall sits, leg curls and leg lifts are three effective thigh exercises that don’t require any strength-training equipment — just your own body weight, so…
Read onTone Your Upper Arms With These Effective Bicep Curls
Toned biceps not only give your upper body a sleek look, but they’re also vital for improving the upper body strength needed for daily living.…
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Shelley Zalis Dispels the Myth of Emotion In the Boardroom
Shelley Zalis has had an eclectic career trajectory, to say the least. She began in the corporate world and transitioned to the tech world, where …
The Culinary Spirit of Chef Dominique Crenn
Dominique Crenn, known for her San Francisco restaurants Atelier Crenn (which has received two coveted Michelin stars) and Petit Crenn, is the World’s Best Female …
Ada Lovelace Day: Celebrating Women in Science
As the name implies, Ada Lovelace Day (ALD) is a day dedicated to Ada Lovelace. Just as importantly, it’s a day for celebrating the women …
Deanne Bell: Engineer, TV Host, & Education Advocate
When you talk about a modern-day Renaissance woman, Deanne Bell pretty much fits that bill to a T. Since she was a child, Bell was …