Why you should work out outside while you can

We know, we know, your chilled-to-the-bone fingers are protesting. But it’s time to grab some gloves, girlie, and hit up the great outdoors before it gets too cold and icy to do so. Why? Because a recent study conducted by...

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Holiday crunch time playlist

The Turkey Day frenzy is dialing down and you're still gobbling up yummy leftovers? Get back into tip-top shape and battle those extra pumpkin pie cals with GL's current go-to workout playlist. Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 Stereo Hearts -...

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What should you be snacking on? Pumpkin!

Forget quinoa and avocado. Our latest super food obsession is everything pumpkin. Sure, we knew it was good for you. But we had no idea how great it was until we took a peek behind that festive orange rind. Why should you start...

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No tricks here! 8 easy exercises for Halloween

‘Tis the season of candy gorging and cider guzzling. Counter all those extra calories with this wickedly-simple workout routine you can sneak into your holiday fun. Whether getting costume-ready, reaching for candy or getting hooked on a horror flick, every gal, ghoul or...

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Are school lunches leaving you hungry?

When the federal government passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, they intended to curb obesity and boost nutrition provided to kids across America through the government-funded school lunch program. Some of the guidelines, which went into effect in August, restrict the...

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Middle schools now drug testing student athletes

Drug testing in professional sports is a typical occurrence. We read stories all the time about athletes being fined or suspended for testing positive for certain performance enhancing or illicit substances. But drug testing for middle schoolers? Now that’s a whole different ball...

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Have you tasted alcohol?

Though the drinking age in the U.S. has been 21 for nearly three decades, many states have exceptions for alcohol consumption by minors, often when in the company of a family member. So while it’s not outlandish that tweens and teens have sipped...

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Fact or fiction: No pain, no gain

How many times has your gym teacher or coach screamed in your ear “No pain, no gain”? A lot, I’m sure, to the point where you no longer want to go work out. So you may be surprised to find out that...

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6 ways to skip the back-to-school sniffles

It seems like everyone gets sick during the first few weeks of school. All those teachers and students are comin’ together after a nice summer of picking up who-knows-what-kindsa germs, so catching a cold is pretty much unavoidable. Or is it? Use these...

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Easy DIY workout gear

Resident Crafter Girl Marly of craftergirl.com has a cute and cheap way to ramp up your workout wardrobe! Put an old t-shirt to good use--and make an adorable head...

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