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If you're trying to get fit for 2009, you're certainly not alone. When setting New Year's resolutions, sometimes you'll have better luck focusing on several small goals than one major one. Sure, it's easy to say you'll be running a 5k by February, but just in case something gets in the way of your big aspiration, add some easily reachable resolutions to your list as well. Taking some inspiration Read more
When trying to stick to your New Year's resolutions, having a support system can be very important. After all, encouragement from your significant other motivates you to stick to your new diet and exercise regimen, right? Actually, a new study says that all that support from your partner may be keeping you from accomplishing your fitness goals. The study, published in the new issue of Read more
Instagram is the easy way of creating dreamy iPhone photos in a flash. The filters work their magic so well that nearly every picture comes out looking like a keepsake. Making those memories permanent can be just as easy with these tools for turning Instagram photos into a lasting work of art. PostalPix — Use this iPhone app to print four-inch squares from your Instagram library for only 30 Read more
Welcome to mid-January, time to revisit the completely attainable resolutions (keep up that positive thinking!) you set for yourself on Jan. 1. It's tempting to lose steam in the middle of Winter, so snag one of these fitness gadgets to get back in-line with your 2012 workout goals. Do you have any other tech tips and motivators to maintain an exercise routine? Read more
Retina display! Amazing 2048 x 1536 resolution! But now that the new iPad is here, which apps should you download to best appreciate each of those 3.1 million pixels? Many app makers are revamping display quality to fit the iPad resolution, so we've rounded up six that are the most "resolutionary." iPhoto ($5) — A must for the new iPad, edit and further beautify your pictures with the ease of Read more
'Tis the season for Spring break and bikinis — is weight loss on your mind more than usual? During certain times of the year, health and fitness tend to become more of an issue. First, there's January, when one of the most popular New Year's resolutions is to lose weight. Bikini season and Spring break marks yet another stretch of weeks when scales and diets go mainstream, then Summer signals Read more
Now that we're comfortably into the year, it's time to take a check: are those New Year's resolutions sticking or are they long forgotten? If you're like most Americans, you're keeping up with your workouts; new survey results from Gallup found that most of us exercise three times a week for at least 30 minutes. The results show that a small majority (51 percent) of Americans exercise at least Read more
It's one thing to have a healthy goal (like weight loss) for New Year's, and it's another to set yourself up with unrealistic time lines (like losing 10 pounds by the end of the week). New Year's resolutions can be motivation you need to start the year out strong, but they can also give you unneeded pressure to reach your goals ASAP. Whether your normal routine has disappeared in lieu of Read more
It's the New Year and time to get back on track, jump-start your January, and get fit for 2012. All month long, we're helping you set your path for the rest of the year by breaking down the different fundamentals of a healthy and fit lifestyle. Our focus for the next seven days is how to fuel your body. We're giving away amazing prizes to help you meet your goals! This week's prize prepares you Read more
Perhaps signing up for yoga classes was one of your healthy New Year's resolutions? I have found that yoga can be practiced by anyone at any age and it does a body good . . . both inside and out. And contrary to popular belief, yoga is so much more than just stretching — it's a union of the mind, body, and spirit. Here are some tips I've learned after years of practice that should help you get Read more
