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Summer School
Winner of four medals in the 1992 Barcelona Olympics, swimmer Summer Sanders shares her no-stress approach to putting it all on the line.
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Work Out Smarter
Sound Advice
GOAL: Music does more than help the time on the treadmill fly by. Here’s why it’s smart to integrate your iPod into your exercise routine—and the best tunes to choose for the sweat session you’ve got planned.
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Spin Right
Go in circles with your pedaling, not your fitness.
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Get Trainer Advice
Ask a Trainer
How can I whip my abs into shape before the end of the summer?
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Come Back Strong
Share the Love
Inspire loved ones through your success. Here are 10 tips to help motivate friends and family members to achieve their goals.
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Live the Life
Sweet Swaps
Everyone has a sweet tooth craving now and then. Here are some healthier replacements for you favorite sweet treats.
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YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER
Slim down or power up?
If you’re looking to burn calories above all, cardio has a slight edge over strength training. You’ll burn 8 to 10 calories a minute lifting weights, compared to 10 or 12 calories a minute running or cycling.
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Give it a rest.
Give your regular routine a break. For one week, try new exercises, and lower the intensity and volume of your training. When you return to your regular training, you’ll feel rested, refreshed, and ready for improvement.
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Make crunches pay.
Ab training is an effort, so make every crunch count. Tuck an exercise ball under your lower back, cross your arms on your chest, and bring the base of your sternum toward your pelvis - don't bend at the waste.