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Yoga for Weight Loss

Posted by: | May 11th, 2012 | 3 comments

There are many great reasons to practice yoga. But will it help you lose weight? The answer is: It depends. Here’s the scoop. View Full Post

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Squats for Toned Legs

Posted by: | May 4th, 2012 | 0 comments

If you have time for only one lower-body exercise, squats should be it. They strengthen your quadriceps, hamstrings, and butt, giving you a firm foundation and a toned, great-looking lower half. What's more, they are easy to do and require no fancy equipment—just a little bit of know-how. View Full Post

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Post-Workout Snacks for a Buffer Body

Posted by: | April 27th, 2012 | 0 comments

Exercising for a buffer body? Get more from your workout by fueling up the smart way when the sweating’s over. View Full Post

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Spring Fitness: 3 Ways to Stay Off the Sidelines

Posted by: | April 20th, 2012 | 0 comments

One sure sign of spring: Nearly every weekend there's another chance to run (or walk!) a local 5K or 10K. Here's how to avoid three of the most common injuries so you can stay in the race: View Full Post

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Vacuuming? Feel the burn

Posted by: | April 13th, 2012 | 1 comment

If hating housework could burn calories, we’d all be rail thin. But at least you can turn your housework into a workout that actually does the body good. Sharecare has the skinny on how you can clean house and shape up. View Full Post

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3 Ways to Jumpstart Spring Fitness

Posted by: | March 30th, 2012 | 0 comments

Getting started on anything can be challenge—especially exercise. But these Sharecare experts can get you over the hurdle. View Full Post

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Get Your Legs Ready for Shorts Weather: 2 Tricks

Posted by: | March 23rd, 2012 | 0 comments

We turned to Sharecare.com experts for these smart ways to shape up your legs for shorts season. View Full Post

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Samba Til You Sweat

Posted by: | March 16th, 2012 | 0 comments

If you’re in an exercise rut, this new workout move will spice things up. There is nothing boring about it! Wiggle your hips and bounce along with Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dancing with the Stars pro Maks Chmerkovskiy as they practice some basic samba moves. View Full Post

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No Time, No Gym, No Problem

Posted by: | March 9th, 2012 | 0 comments

G­­et fit in no time in the comfort of your own home with these tips from our Sharecare experts Dr. Mehmet Oz and Elite trainer Mel Mueller. View Full Post

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2 Cures for Embarrassing Arm Flap!

Posted by: | March 2nd, 2012 | 8 comments

It has happened to many of us. You go to wave at a friend across a crowded room and for what seems like minutes after your hand has stopped moving, some portion of your upper arm is still waving away. It’s the DREADED ARM FLAP. View Full Post