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Are You Subconsciously Holding Your Breath?

Intense concentration at the office can lead to something called “email apnea,” where you actually stop breathing as you work. Here's how to notice and fix the problem so you can breathe easy again.

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Visualization: 5 Steps to Create the Results You Want

Picture this: Learn how to perform this powerful technique to help set yourself up for success at the gym, at the office, and in your life. You'll be unstoppable.

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Why Does the Breath Heal?

Conscious breathing signals the body to be calm when your muscles are anything but. Here’s how to unlock a deeper level of relaxation and get more from your practice.

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The Exact Reason Why Exercise Clears Your Mind

A runner's high and burned calories aren't the only perks of your workout. New science says that jog in the park might also be improving your overall mental clarity. Here's how.

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6 Tabata Workouts That Torch Fat

In a hurry? Good news: All you need is four minutes. Try one of these power-packed sessions for a fast fat-blasting, cardio boost. Be sure to bring your A-game; they're tough!

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The New Rules of Core Training

An elite performance coach explains how a common posture problem undermines your core workout and makes your lower body muscles tight, too. The good news: A simple breathing change can fix it.

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The Magic of Dry Needling for Pain Relief

Learn about this below-the-radar treatment that is helping to reduce chronic pain, especially in athletes.

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Are Your Exercise Habits Sabotaging Your Sleep?

Big fitness goals make you want to work extra hard. However, if you find yourself struggling to get quality sleep at night, you may be overtraining.

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The Intriguing Way Breath Affects Your Workout

Do the intensity of your inhales and exhales relate to the quality of your workout? Read on to learn how your breathing during exercise affects your fitness.

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A Toning Pilates Sequence to Stabilize the Lower Body

Experience this creative spin on a classic workout that'll increase strength, flexibility, and tone in the lower body.

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You May Want to Reconsider This Popular Supplement

Chances are you’ve consumed it in your smoothie or energy bar—but is added protein really necessary? Here, sports nutritionists share the scoop on the supplement and how and when it should be used.

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A Pilates Sequence to Sculpt Your Abs from All Angles

Try this core-activating Pilates workout at home or after your typical exercise routine to tighten the abs and increase muscle stamina.

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4 Gyrotonic Moves That Take Traditional Exercises Up a Notch

Discover the benefits of this physical exercise and therapeutic system, which helps activate the muscles and sooth discomfort in the joints.

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What Makes Yoga Feel So Good?

Forget runner’s high. A yogi's high is what you want. Here's what you need to know about how to achieve feelings of zen.

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The Magic of Moderate Exercise

High-intensity training may get all the hype, but taking your workout down a notch (or 10!) may help you de-stress, sleep better, gain energy, and improve health.

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