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Exercise Video Games Get Kids Off The Couch

Exercise Video Games Get Kids Off The Couch

Boxing in the living room and dancing in the den have elevated home gaming - and children's heart rates - to new heights.

Richard Simmons Pushes To Get Kids Active In School

Richard Simmons Pushes To Get Kids Active In School

Fitness fireball Richard Simmons, 60, who has had people Sweatin' to the Oldies for years, will offer new ideas for pumping up physical education at a congressional hearing Thursday in Washington.

As Kids Get Older, They Drop The Ball On Exercise

As Kids Get Older, They Drop The Ball On Exercise

The amount of exercise that U.S. kids get each day drops dramatically between the ages of 9 and 15, according to one of the largest studies ever done on the activity levels of children.

20 Daily Chores That You Help Lose Weight

20 Daily Chores That You Help Lose Weight

Find out how many calories you burn just by doing everyday chores. Plus, way to get more out of your everyday routine.

Can middle-aged mortals achieve Olympic fitness?

Can middle-aged mortals achieve Olympic fitness?

The chiseled body of 41-year-old Olympic swimmer Dara Torres was all the talk of people watching the U.S. Olympic trials.

State Games Take Over Greensboro

State Games Take Over Greensboro

The State Games offer olympic-style competition to all age groups.

President's Challenge Boosts Fitness Goals

President's Challenge Boosts Fitness Goals

Baby-boom fitness icon Denise Austin is not only fitter than I am, she's nicer: Told that I had failed to touch my toes (by 4 inches) and could manage just five push-ups on my President's Challenge Adult Fitness Test, Austin could have laughed.

Cities Set Goal To Train All Employees In CPR

Cities Set Goal To Train All Employees In CPR

Cities across the country are starting new trend of training all employees in CPR.

San Francisco Named Fittest City In America

San Francisco Named Fittest City In America

Health and fitness experts research activity levels in large cities to compile the list.

Shape Up And Swim Safely

Shape Up And Swim Safely

If you don't have a lot of time to spare for exercise, you might want to consider taking a dip in the pool.

 
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