05/16/2008

Trail etiquette at White Rock Lake: Courtesy first

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The construction at White Rock Lakes makes it especially important for runners, bikers and walkers to be cognizant and wary of each other's presence. Here is some advice from lake regulars.
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05/13/2008

Study: Exercise benefits arthritis sufferers
Exercise may seem like the worst thing for stiff, aching joints. But it is just what most people with arthritis need. Completing an eight-week program designed for arthritis sufferers improved range of motion and reduced pain and fatigue, according to a study of 346 patients conducted by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

05/06/2008

Fitness calendar: Benbrook Kids Triathlon and more

Yoga may improve fitness for women 65 and older

GeezerJock.com is an online community for older athletes
Senior exercisers aren't just active and athletic, they're Web-savvy. Masters Athlete magazine realizes that and recently launched GeezerJock.com.

04/29/2008

Dallas-area resources for beginning cyclists

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Michael Dearman, 9, rides a trail with his father, Bill.

Looking to cut your gas bills by bicycling more? Adding a bike ride to your workout routine? Here's our A-to-Z primer for people who are thinking of taking up cycling.

03/14/2008

5 exercises for fitter feet

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Standing with your toes up builds arches for your feet.

A few simple exercises will help your feet stay strong and keep you feeling good. Alice Ann Dailey, an exercise physiologist and owner of Oasis Mind-Body Conditioning Center, offers these ideas that can be done almost anywhere.

02/06/2008

February calendar of Dallas-area races, runs, walks, triathlons and more
From organized road races to charity runs and walks, there's a race for you in these listings of Dallas and Fort Worth events.

01/24/2008

Weekend warriors face injury
Weekend warriors regularly end up on an examining table. They don't just go for, say, a leisurely bike ride on a Saturday; they train like they're up against Lance Armstrong.

12/10/2007

With right setup and equipment, home gyms make working out easier

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Cheryl Van Duyne turned a closet into a workout room for herself and her husband.

Why wait until the New Year to get going on your home fitness resolutions? Here's what you need to know.
Beer belly workout: Exercises for a flatter stomach
A home yoga workout
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10/01/2007

Dallas-area indoor rock climbing gyms

08/21/2007

Injury prevention advice from the Dallas Stars' Brent Severyn
Brent Severyn, who played for the Dallas Stars in the 1998-99 season when the team won the Stanley Cup, now works with young hockey players like Zach Wooden at Addison Square Garden, where he teaches conditioning and hockey skills. Mr. Severyn says he wants to help kids avoid his mistakes.

08/20/2007

Playing it safe: Kids and sports injuries

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Christine Applegate, 14, is in rehabilitation after injuring her right arm.

For young athletes, back to school means back to sports – with its giddy triumphs, heartbreaking defeats and painful injuries. Here's a look at six young athletes and how they learned to recognize, heal or minimize their injuries. We've also included tips from experts for other young athletes.
Video: Stretching to prevent injuries

08/14/2007

Exercises to tone your whole body
Make the most of a quick workout with these strategic moves. Learn to do a dead lift, triceps dip and twisting lunge.

06/05/2007

Workout: From beer belly to six-pack
Mike Thornton may have enviable abs now, but it wasn't always that way. About eight years ago, the Dallas personal trainer had a feature that he shared with more than two-thirds of American men: a beer belly. Here's his workout for getting better abs.

06/11/2007

Varied routine helps prevent overtraining
We know what happens when you don't get enough exercise: Muscles get weak, energy droops, mood and sleep patterns go haywire and flab creeps in. But what happens when you get too much physical activity?