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Can Walking Be Enough to Reduce Obesity?

Published Sep,11 2018  |  By August McLaughlin

Walking is hands-down the easiest form of exercise. So easy, in fact, that you likely do it without even thinking about it. You can walk almost anywhere, and walking provides a broad range of benefits. Unfortunately, researchers and health experts agree that Americans need to be doing a lot more of it.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Breaking in Running Shoes

Published Sep,11 2018  |  By Livestrong Contributor

When you get that new pair of running shoes, do not immediately start to run in them. Walk around the house for a few days in them and wear the shoes when running errands around town. Wear them to work if you're allowed. This will also provide a good snapshot of how your new running shoes fit.

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The One Trick to Help You Lift More Weight Instantly

Published Sep,11 2018  |  By Lauren Bedosky

Nothing beats the feeling of knowing you’re stronger today than you were yesterday. If you train with weights on a regular basis, chances are you know how exciting it is to nail a heavy lift you could once barely budge. To score your next PR (personal record), give post-activation potentiation (PAP) a try.

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15 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Running

Published Sep,11 2018  |  By Ashley Lauretta

It’s pretty easy to learn from your own mistakes. But why even make the mistakes in the first place if you can learn from where others have gone wrong? While running can be as easy as putting one foot in front of the other, it can quickly become a lot more complicated. Do you need special shoes? A coach?

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15-Minute Workout for Beginners

Published Sep,11 2018  |  By Kyle Arsenault

When it comes to training, whether you’re a novice or a seasoned workout veteran, there’s a time and place for low-intensity training sessions. They're a great way to introduce yourself to training, start back up after a hiatus, decrease stress on a battle-worn body or boost recovery between higher-intensity sessions.

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The Cardio Abs Workout

Published Sep,06 2018  |  By Jessica Smith

These cardio moves burn maximum calories while targeting abs to help you blast belly fat faster! Do this workout as a cardio routine, or as an add-on to a strength-training session up to four non-consecutive days a week to get six-pack results.

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10 Tips for Fall Fitness

Published Sep,05 2018  |  By Rian Landers

Planning for seasonal changes, finding support from group exercise and embracing events and activities that the season has to offer are key factors in staying fit through the transition.

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14 Exercises to Offset Sitting All Day

Published Sep,04 2018  |  By Kyle Arsenault

We all know that sitting for an extended period of time isn’t good for your health. But unfortunately, roughly 80 percent of jobs are now considered sedentary, and many involve sitting most of the day.

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4 Things You DON'T Have to Do to Get In Shape

Published Sep,04 2018  |  By Nick Tumminello

It’s no secret that in order to get in better shape (i.e., lose some extra body fat and improve your general fitness) you have to make lifestyle changes. But here are changes you DON'T have to make.

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Sophie Gray's Top 10 Moves for Amazing Abs

Published Aug,31 2018  |  By Amy Rushlow

Browse Sophie Gray’s popular Instagram account ([@WayofGray](https://www.instagram.com/wayofgray/)) and you’ll notice two things right off the bat: her big, silly smile that makes you feel like she’s already your BFF and her constant encouragement towards self-love and healthy living.

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The 30-Day Squat Challenge

Published Aug,31 2018  |  By Rachel Grice

Wanna look rockin’ from behind? Drop it like a squat! Squats are arguably the best exercise you can do for your derriere. If you want a better booty, why not join the LIVESTRONG team’s squat challenge?

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10 Essential Fitness Tips from Instagram Star Sophie Gray

Published Aug,31 2018  |  By Elise Sole

In a sea of fitspiration on Instagram, it can be impossible to find a relatable voice. That’s why we’re psyched about Sophie Gray, a 21-year-old registered holistic nutritionist and certified personal trainer with enviable abs and a body-positive message.

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