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Pre-Breakfast Workout Can Beat the Holiday Flab

Working out before you've eaten helps your metabolism

(Newser) - Terrified of packing on the pounds thanks to all that pigging out you’ll be doing over the holidays? Well, a group of researchers in Belgium has a solution: just exercise before breakfast. In a new study, researchers fed a group of active young men a high-fat, high-calorie diet, then... More »

New at Westin Hotels: Communal Sports Bras

...along with sneakers and shirts you can borrow to work out in

(Newser) - With precious little room in their carry-ons, many travelers are willing to leave their sneakers at home and skip their workouts while traveling—but are they also willing to wear communal sneakers and sports bras? The Westin thinks so, and it's launched a free "gear-lending" program that does just... More »

How Roller-Skating Convinced Me Not to Hate the Gym

Unable to enjoy herself at the rink, the author decides to get in shape

(Newser) - Kim Brittingham hates the gym—so why is she finding herself back at one of those “mind-numbingly boring” places, trying to get in shape? It all started when she remembered how much she, as a teenager, loved roller-skating. At those “underage nightclubs” called roller rinks, she “was... More »

Oprah, Your Health Gurus Are Quacks

Time to learn to love exercise

(Newser) - It’s obvious why Oprah has so many unconventional health “experts” on her show. “Sensationalism sells,” writes conditioning specialist James Fell in the LA Times . “Stuff that stands up to scientific scrutiny often lacks the pizazz that makes for scintillating television.” But it’s time... More »

Americans Don't Walk Much

Study puts us way behind Australians and the Swiss

(Newser) - A new study in Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise confirms what many already knew: Americans don't walk much. In fact, Americans walk an average of only 5,117 steps per day. That compares unfavorably to Australians (9,695), the Swiss (9,650), and the Japanese (7,168). One... More »

Congrats, Men: You Sweat Better Than Women

Study: Females have to work much harder at it

(Newser) - Men really do sweat more than women, and a team of scientists says it's because they're naturals at it. Japanese researchers found that male exercisers began sweating at a much lower body temperature than their female counterparts. All in all, the scientists found that men lose twice as much moisture... More »

Want More Endurance? Try Beetroot Juice

Studies suggest it gives athletes greater endurance

(Newser) - A couple of studies done by Exeter University have shown a 20% increase in endurance by athletes drinking beetroot juice. Average athletes won't turn into an elite ones overnight, but they could see benefits such as being able to exercise longer because of the effect the juice has on muscles.... More »

Teen Killed in Accident on Exercise Machine

Death ruled 'very tragic accident'

(Newser) - A high school football player from Sacramento was killed in an exercise machine accident. Justin Butler, 16, was found entangled in a Bowflex machine. Investigators say they don't suspect the machine is to blame, nor do they believe it was a suicide. Butler's death was simply a "very tragic... More »

Genetics No Excuse for Obesity: Scientists

Exercise can easily offset predisposition

(Newser) - The idea that your genetics might doom you to obesity is a “myth,” a team of scientists has concluded. Yes, some people are genetically predisposed to being overweight, but after examining the genes and habits of 20,000 subjects, researchers at the Medical Research Council in Cambridge found... More »

Marathons Hit the Trail, Get Extreme

Popularity of trail running is increasing

(Newser) - If, for some reason, a 26.2-mile marathon isn't quite difficult enough for you, perhaps you'd consider one that races up and down Pikes Peak instead. Registration for this year's Pikes Peak Marathon filled up in five hours, a sign of the growing popularity of trail races, which are arguably... More »

'Toning Shoes' Don't Work

'Shoes are not a magic pill,' says exercise advocate

(Newser) - “Toning shoes” promise to get you in shape—“without setting foot in a gym,” one Skechers ad claims. Surprise, surprise: That may not be true. The trendy “athletic” shoes, which cost $100 to $245, have unstable soles that supposedly force your muscles to work harder, resulting... More »

Coconut Water: Mother Nature's Gatorade?

...or just a tempting, pricey beverage?

(Newser) - Celebs can't stop drinking it, and neither can the rest of us: Coconut water is flying off shelves, with the biggest US maker reporting its sales jumped from $4 million in 2007 to $20 million last year. The beverage, which costs as much as $3 for 11 ounces, is... More »

Didn't Run a Marathon? You Don't Need Gatorade

Sports drinks overkill for casual exercisers

(Newser) - Sports drinks like Gatorade, PowerAde, and Pure Sport are advertised as revitalizing thirst-quenchers for professional athletes, graciously made available to casual exercisers like you. But most desk jockeys don't need anything the drinks provide except water, new analysis suggests. Exercise does deplete both electrolytes and carbohydrates, but the average American... More »

How Drew Carey Lost 80 Pounds

Comedian credits 'no bread,' 'lots of cardio'

(Newser) - Have you seen a picture of Drew Carey lately? You might not recognize him—the once-portly comedian has dropped a striking 80 pounds from his 5-foot-10 frame and now wears size 33-34 pants. How did he do it? Most important was motivation: "It sucks being fat, you know,"... More »

60% of Dogs Overweight ... or Obese

Seems they're having the same problems we are

(Newser) - Dogs are turning into real pigs. A whopping 6 out of 10 dogs were found to be overweight, or—yelp!—obese in a recent study. The reasons are the same ones humans grapple with every day: eating too many table scraps and not getting enough exercise. Researchers also found... More »

Sit Less, Live Longer

Even daily exercisers are at risk from prolonged sitting

(Newser) - Plug this in to your fitness calculus: Even gym rats may face an early grave if they spend a good chunk of their leisure time sitting, a new study suggests. Women who spend 6 or more hours a day sitting as they watch TV or surf the web or whatever... More »

Nonprofit Gym Helps Low-Income Residents Get Fit

Boston facility sells low-cost memberships in poor neighborhood

(Newser) - One Boston fitness center believes that wealth shouldn't keep people from experiencing the benefits of exercise: Healthworks operates a nonprofit women-only gym in a low-income neighborhood. Residents are excited to be able to afford gym memberships, which are based on income and max out at $30 month. Some, like Tamica... More »

Men Take Up Pole Dancing

C'mon, it's a sport

(Newser) - They may get a lot of grief for it, but men around the country are taking up pole dancing, ABC News reports. For exercise. Seriously. "Just because you lift weights and do your cardio, you've got other muscles that need to be used," says one trainer. It builds... More »

Outdoor Workouts Improve Mental Health

Exercise in fresh air boosts mood; for greater benefits, just add water

(Newser) - Moving your workout outdoors improves overall mental health, and the benefits kick in within the first 5 minutes, researchers say. To get the greatest mood boost from exercise in fresh air, work out near a body of water, British scientists advise. In an analysis of 10 studies involving 1,250... More »

Drink a Slushie Before Workouts on Hot Days

Icy beverage seems to keep body cooler longer

(Newser) - Excellent news on the exercise front—ice slushies help. Two important caveats: They must be accompanied by actual exercise, and their benefit is evident only on hot days. It seems that people who drink the syrupy, icy concoctions before exercising—or, say, running a 5K or playing tennis—are able... More »

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