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A university professor has found a way to help students -- and himself -- power through long lecture classes: exercise breaks. A new study showed that five-minute exercise sessions during lectures ...

FITBOOK author Nina Ponath loves challenges—this time: 10 days of jumping jacks. Photo: Getty Images / Antonio_Diaz; Collage: FITBOOK Jumping jacks in all variations–FITBOOK author Nina Ponath did at ...

During this spring's legislate session, Missouri's Gov. Jay Nixon used his veto power to slash 33 bills. The Democratic governor set a personal record with the ink slinging, vetoing gun bills, ...

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Whether you have limited space for plyometrics and calisthenics, or you're trying to be a little kinder to your joints (hello, knees!), there are some easy substitutions you can make to classic ...

Begin in a plank position, placing your hands underneath your chest, shoulder-width apart. Your arms should be straight and the rest of your body should form a straight line from shoulder to ankle.

While regular strength training can protect your bones, there is one type of exercise people over 60 should avoid to protect ...