OMG--even athletes aren't getting enough exercise

Think that being on the school soccer team means you’re getting your daily dose of exercise? Think again! According to a report from Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine only about one-fourth of kids who participate in team sports get...

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Editor's Blog: "Nice smile!"

Talk about teamwork. Over the weekend my brother and I ran a marathon relay. He hustled through the first 15 miles and then I finished off the last 11.2. Yep, it’s a lot of pavement to pound (and we had...

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Editor's Blog: Last-Chance Workouts

The nerves are officially setting in. I’m three days away from my biggest race of the year and was just struck by a case of the last-minute jitters. Here’s what I’m doing to stay calm. Double-checking my gear (and packing...

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We Tried It: A Way-Fun Kickboxing Class

Three of my girl friends and I got together and went to the one-hour kickboxing class recently. It turned out to be the best fitness class I’ve ever taken and we had a surprisingly fantastic time. Why should you give...

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Football Queen

Who knew that a football star could also be named Homecoming Queen? Well, last Friday in Ohio, Jackie Kasburg made some serious headlines. While most girls opted to watch the big football game from the stands, Jackie was out on...

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Let's help this GL reader make the cheerleading squad!

I’m thinking about trying out for cheerleading next year. How should I prepare? Go Y-O-U! Cheering is a great way to stay in shape, improve your flexibility and be a part of a high-flying team. But, just like any other...

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