Fitness

Venture Outdoors


If you're not interested in jam-packed gyms, the answer is simple: take your exercise regime outdoors.

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A Personalized Plan


We've all heard, "thirty minutes a day, five days a week." But does that work for everyone?

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Your Body, Your Gym


Get the scoop on one of the simplest, cheapest and most effective fitness regimens around.

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There are many things to contemplate in finding the right fitness facility. How should I choose a fitness club?

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Starting a fitness program is hard enough -- don't make it more difficult by joining a health club that doesn't meet your needs. To make sure you ... Read More...

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Tummy Tuckers

Posted July 10, 2008 10:29 PM

Tone up your abdominal muscles with these expert exercise moves.

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Fartlek Spells Fitness

Posted September 3, 2008 4:43 PM
Do you fartlek? Don't laugh ... it's a great tool for boosting your fitness level and performance. Fartlek, which means "speed play" in Swedish, is a form of interval training that involves integrating bursts of speed or intensity into your regular workout. Read more...

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Supercharge Your Walking Workout with Poles

Posted August 27, 2008 5:11 PM
Nordic walking -- basically walking with poles -- began in the early 20th century as a way for Finnish cross-country skiers to stay fit in the offseason. Today, proponents claim walking with poles can help with everything from osteoporosis and arthritis to diabetes and fibromyalgia. Read more...

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Healthy Recipes

Posted June 28, 2008 7:53 PM

Do you like to eat right and have recipes to share? Or do want to start eating better but are short on ideas for what to cook? Contribute your advice here -- or find great tips, kitchen tricks and delicious dishes in this healthy recipes group!

Discussion Boards

Welcome to the Exercise & Fitness Discussion Board

Started by paulk on July 29, 2008 9:48 PM

Hello to you all! You have discovered the place to discuss concerns, questions, or successes related to exercise and fitness. Please feel free to use this forum to ask questions of other ThirdAgers who share your interests. Although you should never consider the ideas and opinions voiced here as medical advice on your specific condition, you can and should use them as springboards for discussions with your own personal healthcare professionals. Because this forum will not be tightly moderated, it is the responsibility of all participants to play fair, treat other respectfully, and keep the tone civil and caring. If you feel there is sufficient interest in a particular topic, feel free to start a new thread. Everyone is welcome to participate as fully as they are able.

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