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Wednesday, 12/28/2011 at 04:02 PM
Outdoor-loving Manhattanites, prepare to fall in love... with the new REI outpost in SoHo. The 35,000 square-foot store has three floors stocked with apparel, accessories and gear for ... Read More
Wednesday, 12/14/2011 at 02:38 PM
Yes, working out is hard work. But Your Shape Fitness Evolved 2012 ($50; xbox.com) on Kinect for Xbox 360 proves that it can be fun and games too. I tested a cardio kickboxing routine (one of ... Read More
Tuesday, 12/13/2011 at 07:07 PM
When my running buddy Steph injured her foot, she started taking a 45-minute deep-water running class. (You wear a flotation belt that keeps you buoyant and “run” in the water.) The other ... Read More
Friday, 12/02/2011 at 02:19 PM
Smart phones connect, educate, and entertain us. And thanks to fitness apps, they help us get in shape too. Here are five of our favorites:My Fitness Pal (Free) Most successful weight-loss ... Read More
Yes, Nicole Scherzinger is This Hot!
Wednesday, 11/30/2011 at 02:22 PM
“Her butt was photoshopped, right?” Nope. “You guys trimmed a little off her abs.” Not an inch. This is the conversation I recently had with a friend about Nicole Scherzinger, who looks ... Read More
Monday, 11/28/2011 at 03:27 PM
Looking for a unique gift idea for an active friend or family member? Check out the classes at REI. The retailer doesn’t just sell outdoor clothing and gear—it leads workshops around the ... Read More
Enjoy Every Bite of Your Holiday Meal!
Wednesday, 11/23/2011 at 02:55 PM
Thanksgiving is here. And on nearly every tv show, in every newspaper, and yes, even in many health magazines, someone is telling you how many calories you're about to eat—and making you feel ... Read More
Kim Lyons Busts 5 Fitness Myths
Monday, 11/21/2011 at 09:00 PM
In our December issue (on newsstands in a week!), we bust ab-training myths, and it got me thinking about all the other fitness falsehoods I overhear a lot. Like when I'm in a class and ... Read More
Friday, 11/18/2011 at 02:05 PM
I first heard of Strollerstrides—outdoor group-fitness classes for moms and babies—before I became a mom and I have to admit, I figured it was a pretty easy workout. I envisioned an hour of ... Read More
Wednesday, 11/16/2011 at 03:36 PM
You're jogging along when suddenly a sharp pain shoots through your lower leg, stopping you in your tracks. Sound familiar? If you run, you've probably had shin splints. They're one of the ... Read More