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The Anti-Aging Benefits of Hiit Training

The Anti-Aging Benefits of Hiit Training

Sure, high-intensity interval training boosts fat loss and improves cardiovascular health, but it may help you age more slowly as well. Read on and find out more about the anti-aging benefits of short, but intense, workouts.

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The Wonderful (And Healthy) World of Beans and Legumes

The Wonderful (And Healthy) World of Beans and Legumes

When you think of a healthy carbohydrate source, do beans and legumes come to mind? Maybe they should. You’re probably familiar with the most common beans – kidney beans, black beans and pinto beans – but there are other types of beans you probably haven’t tried. Find out what they are and the potential health benefits they offer.

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Do Women Have to Work Harder to Breathe During Exercise Relative to Men?

Do Women Have to Work Harder to Breathe During Exercise Relative to Men?

Women, on average, have a lower aerobic capacity than men. That’s why women typically don’t perform quite as well as men in endurance sports. There are a number of reasons for this. Now, a new study shows women have to work harder to breathe during exercise relative to men and this may impact exercise performance. Find out more.

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How Your Brain Protects You Against Cancer?

How Your Brain Protects You Against Cancer?

Cancer is a frightening diagnosis and one most people want to avoid. Fortunately, lifestyle factors count when it comes to lowering your risk for this common disease. Now scientists have identified a brain protein that helps keep cancer in check and it’s influenced by lifestyle, especially your sleep patterns. Read on to find out more about this cancer protective protein.

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Banapple Bombs

Banapple Bombs

My kids named these snacks & love them after school, usually straight from the freezer. They are also great as a bike ride performance bar.

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6 Tips for Building Beautiful Biceps

6 Tips for Building Beautiful Biceps

Having problems getting biceps definition? It’s not always easy for women to get their biceps muscles to “pop,” but it is possible with training and good nutrition. Discover 6 tips for building strong, more defined biceps.

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Full Reps Versus Partial Reps: Should You Do Both?

Full Reps Versus Partial Reps: Should You Do Both?

When you first started weight training, you probably stuck to mostly full range-of-motion reps, but as you progress you may look for ways to work your muscles differently in hopes of gaining more strength. One alternative is to do partial reps where you work a muscle or muscle group through only a portion of its range-of-motion. Are there benefits to doing this?

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