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30 Discover the power of solitude
40 Get fi t and fab with coach Chady Dunmore
50 Eight moves, eight workouts
64 Work your core from all angles
74 Learn how to maintain without regain
80 Hype or Hero — the 411 on trendy foods86 Five fresh salads to try
94 The best low-carb meal plan — ever
15
INHALE
Let Oxygen be your
personal trainer.
move
16 The Latest
Up-to-date news on exercise
physiology, workout trends
and notable events.
17 Mobility
Improve performance and
mobilize your hips with this
inner- and outer-thigh warm-up.
18 Quick Burn
Fight fat and have fun doing
it with this kick-ass boxing
workout.
20 Level Up: Lunges
Breathe new life into leg
day with these four lunge
variations.
fuel
22 Research Says
Nosh on the latest nutrition
news nuggets.23 One Food, Five Ways
The benefi ts of tahini
go way beyond hummus.
Here are fi ve ways to
use this new pantry
staple.24 Eat Smart
Our RD answers your
questions on diet,
nutrition and
performance.26 Replenish
Discover the health-
boosting magic of
mushrooms.28 Gear Guide
These sizzling summer
snacks will fuel all your
ourdoor activities.thrive
30 Mind & Body
A little alone time may be
just what you need to
recharge your mental and
physical batteries.31 Health
Learn how to read recycling
labels to avoid the perils
of phthalates, and see why
runners should consider a
FODMAP diet.113
EXHALE
transform
114 Success Stories
See how Karen Hill Meyer
and Margaret Koukos
changed their bodies and
their lives.fi t factor
116 Future of Fitness
We hear from fi ve of the
latest rising stars in fi tness.119 Spotlight On
After a devastating
accident, athlete Ashley
Nelson outran the odds.boost
121 Joint Health
Protect your joints from
wear and tear with these
four essential nutrients.122 Why You Need ...
Having a solid
preworkout plan could
make or break your
sweat sesh. Use these
to-do’s to crush it
every time.123 Inspire
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Support
a healthy gut
by eating a
variety of
whole, natural
foods.Mobility Use this
inner- and outer-thigh
warm-up for fl exibility
and strength.