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Men’s Fitness magazine defined 10 fattest cities for year 2006. Chicago is now America’s fattest city.
1. Chicago
2. Las Vegas
3. Los Angeles (LA was last year 21 fittest)
4. Dallas
5. Houston
6. Memphis, Tenn.
7. Long Beach, Calif.
8. El Paso, Texas
9. Kansas City, Mo.
10. Mesa, Ariz.
THE TOP 10 FITTEST […]

In a study appearing in the November/December 2005 edition of ACE Fitness Matters magazine, University of Wisconsin health-and-exercise researchers concluded that although Pilates participants feel as though they’re working hard from a muscular standpoint, they’re not achieving significant aerobic or calorie-burning benefits. Weight watchers looking to shed a few pounds will have to incorporate Pilates […]

Stretching is very important part of any workout but many people don’t do it. Everyone should have muscles not only strong but also flexible.
You can read about many benefits of stretching in the article written by Anna Fleet.
(by Marcela Vanharova)

Research by Eric B. Larson, MD, and colleagues published in the January 17 issue of Annals of Internal Medicine found that older adults who exercised at least three times per week were less likely to develop dementia than those who were less active.
Find out more in the article from IDEA

Think that you are saving some calories when grazing at the salad bar instead of grabbing a burger for lunch? Maybe you should think twice.
Here are some of the culprits to watch our for at your salad counter:
Dressings
Avoid French, Italian and Russian dressing, which contain approximately 65 calories per tablespoon. Don’t even think about that […]

You need carbohydrates for energy because it is a “food” for your brain. It can make you feel rotten and unhealthy if you cut out your carbs in the wrong way.
Like with fats, some carbohydrates are better than others.
Many popular low-carb diets recommend 20 grams of carbs or less. This is very low! This level […]

Maintaining good form while you walk will help you burn more calories with each step and avoid injury. Keep these guidelines in mind during every walking workout.
Check out these 4 steps to perfect walking form.

Not enough time to get into a gym? Try this 10 minutes Jump rope workout.
How long should be a jump rope?
Stay in the center of the rope and lift the handles. They should go up to your armpits, not higher.
How high to jump?
Jump just one or two inches off floor that’s enough to past the […]