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“I don’t criticize weight training, as long as it is not a substitute for aerobic training.” – Kenneth Cooper

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Tips from Jillian Michaels

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Keep your New Year’s resolutions going strong with pointers from one of the toughest trainers around. (We’ve got some tough ones, too!)

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‘You mustn’t be afraid to sparkle a little brighter, darling’― Kirsten Kuehn

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Making a case against crunches

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Crunches are not as good for you as you think.

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Weird quotes from history about food

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Check out this BuzzFeed list to see the 24 oddest, smartest, most spot-on quotes ever uttered about food, including this one by Mark Twain: http://www.buzzfeed.com/rachelysanders/24-best-quotes-ever-about-food

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Foods that help manage your appetite

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If you’re having distracting food cravings, have no fear. Try a nibble of dark chocolate to calm your appetite! This list of 15 foods that kill cravings will help you manage your appetite and keep your healthy diet on track.

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Five strengthening exercises for runners

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Runners, take your mark, get set … wait! Before you pound the pavement, try these five essential strength training exercises to build your muscles, make you more injury resistant and improve your running times.

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Keep active during the winter to fight weight gain and depression

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When the weather gets nasty, no one wants to go outside. Luckily, just 30 minutes of being outside, even on an overcast day will improve your mood, appetite, and sleep schedule. Plus you’ll be burning calories and enjoying fresh air. What’s your favorite way to stay active during the winter months?

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Jump rope your way to better health

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SHAPE has a 20-minute jump rope workout that burns more than 10 calories a minute while strengthening your legs, butt, shoulders and arms.

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