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You’re more likely to stop smoking. People who exercise vigorously while trying to kick the habit are twice as likely to stay a ...

You’re less likely to get injured at an impromptu game of touch football or ultimate Frisbee.By keeping your muscles strong and ...

You may reduce your risk of breast cancer.Although the evidence isn’t conclusive, research suggests that physically active wome ...

You Improve Your Looks No amount of exercise can transform Rosie O’Donnell into Cindy Crawford, but with the right workout progr ...

You can calm your mind and improve your breathing. Activities such as yoga, Pilates, and stretching provide the perfect antidot ...

You Improve Your On-the-Job Performance Whether you’re a massage therapist, a trial attorney, a trombone player, or a ball-field ...

Kids are likely to perform better in school.Compared to sedentary girls, active girls have better grades, a lower drop-out rate ...

sports. A dead-on jump shot or wicked tennis serve carries you only so far. Regular exercise gives you the stamina and agility t ...

You sharpen your math skills.When you load weight plates onto a bar- bell, you have to do some fast calculations. (Quick: How m ...

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Chapter 25 Ten Great Fitness Investments under $100 In This Chapter
Reviewing the best fitness bargains
Picking up valuable ac ...

368 Part VIII: The Part of Tens hydration-pack users drink more fluids — and drink more frequently — than water-bottle users. Th ...

If you do a lot of yoga (see Chapter 16) or meditation, try a “sticky” mat, which costs from $15 to $40. These mats are made of ...

PlateMates When you start a weight-training program, increasing your weights by the smallest increment possible is important. Pl ...

skating bags have special pockets to hold your skates. Soccer bags have com- partments to separate your muddy, grassy cleats fro ...

If you plan to be a short-timer, inform your trainer of your intentions so that he can cover more in a shorter period of time. A ...

Chapter 26 Ten Fitness Rip-Offs In This Chapter
Ten products that are a waste of your money
Ten tips for buying fitness produc ...

Anti-Cellulite Products The products:Creams and gels intended to eliminate cellulite,the puckery fat that forms on the butt, hip ...

Fat Blockers The products:Pills intended to prevent your body from absorbing the fat you eat. Chitosan — a substance that forms ...

The reality: The only way to strengthen your muscles is to work out. We think the reason electrical stimulation gizmos have such ...