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“The human body is the best picture of the human soul.”— Ludwig Wittgenstein

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Why the resolution crowd is crucial for gyms

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New Year’s promises are a boon for the gym business. And even though our forecasts about future visits often are unrealistic, chances are we’ll be back in January. Will this be the year?

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Use the power of shivering to lose weight this winter

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Want to know the single easiest way to lose weight? Get cold! Shivering activates many muscles at once and burns fat like nobody’s business. Check out this intense story where a Wired writer learns about the shiver method in 15 degree water.

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Is winter running dangerous to lungs?

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So you’ve got the gear and the drive, but will that winter run rough up your lungs? This runner insists your body can handle the frigid air — but you may want to consider a scarf.

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TV time? Nah, keep your kids active this winter

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Fall is fading, but that oft-cited one-hour of exercise a day doesn’t disappear with winter. Here are some tips on how to keep your kids off the couch and away from their screens this season.

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In a hurry to lose weight? The key might be to slow down

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Are you focused on your weight-loss goals? Here’s how distracted eating and multitasking can sabotage your efforts.

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Ways to work out indoors with no equipment

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The weather outside is frightful, but that doesn’t mean you can’t exercise. Save some cash and try these indoor exercise moves that don’t require equipment.

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Fitter is better for your body AND brain

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One interesting tidbit this study found was that fitter 80-year-olds scored about 25 percent better on memory and concentration than their less-fit peers. Read more in this NBC News article.

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Warning: Behind-the-neck lat pull-downs can stretch ligaments, destabilize shoulders and compresse neck nerves. Tip: Do them in front

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