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Gym, boutique studio or ClassPass? How to choose the right fitness option for your budget 01/12/2016 02:15pm • Each January, countless Americans resolve to get fit or lose a few extra pounds in the new year. (No surprise that ClassPass, which offers access to fitness classes across several U.S. cities, reports that Jan. 13 was its members' most active day last year.) Meanwhile, fitness companies offer deep d 6 reasons why 2016 should be your year of yoga 01/12/2016 02:00pm • Each year, many people fall short of their goals. But it's not necessarily their fault. Too often, they get pulled into gimmicky exercise trends that do not deliver the results they promise. Yoga, by contrast, is here to stay -- because it works. Here's why: 1. It's convenient. Nobody has the 9 Hot Dividend Stocks for 2016 01/10/2016 07:00pm • Income investing made easyTurbulence aside, dividend stocks typically perform well in a slow-rising rate environment. In fact, studies show that dividend stocks saw strong performance in seven of the past 10 tightening cycles of rising interest rates. And while they should never be considered a subs 7 surefire ways to fail at your New Year's resolutions 01/07/2016 07:00pm • Over 80 percent of New Year's resolutions fail, according to a U.S. News Eat + Run post. So what do the successful resolution-makers know that the rest of the world doesn't? The fact is that there are right and wrong ways to make resolutions. Some types of resolutions fail, and some attitudes tow 7 exercises that trainers wouldn't be caught dead doing 01/07/2016 07:00pm • What you don't know can hurt you Take a look around your gym: Most of the exercises you see people performing -- maybe even some that are part of your regular routine -- a trainer would never do. Why? Because they are ineffective, inefficient or could increase your risk of injury. To ID the ex Your Body on Caffeine: When Enough Is Enough 01/06/2016 07:00pm • "Don't talk to me until I've had my coffee."Sound familiar? "I can't survive without caffeine."Maybe it's just a case of the Mondays, or maybe you're unaware of exactly how much caffeine you're guzzling on a daily basis. Time for a reality check: When you're feeling that afternoon lull, do you rea 11 Simple, Proven Ways to Optimize Your Mental Health 01/06/2016 07:00pm • You know you best.Only you truly know the unique triumphs and travails of living in your own head. If you experience ongoing depression, anxiety or other symptoms, "Seeking professional help as early as possible, rather than waiting, can be critical," says Dr. Robert Klitzman, a professor of psychia The Let-Down Effect: Why You Might Feel Bad After the Pressure Is Off 01/05/2016 07:00pm • Have you ever wondered how you manage to get through a particularly stressful period -- whether it's an intense deadline at work, final exams in school or a spate of holiday houseguests -- only to get sick after the stress has lifted?It's not a fluke. It's a phenomenon that's often referred to as "t Gym workout results in carbon monoxide poisoning 01/05/2016 07:00am • WASHINGTON — A group of people trying to get the new year off to a healthy start ended up in the middle of a health scare after an incident involving carbon monoxide at a fitness center in Alexandria, Virginia, on Saturday. At least a dozen people who were working out at XSport Fitness on King Exercise proves effective when it comes to beating the winter blues 01/05/2016 01:51am • WASHINGTON — Feeling sluggish, irritable and hungry — like you just want to hole up with a bowl of pasta and hibernate until spring? With the fun and festive holiday season behind us, and a stretch of cold months and gray days ahead, it’s not uncommon to experience a bout of the winter blu 7 tips to spend less without using coupons 01/03/2016 07:00pm • If you're looking to cut back on your spending in 2016 but you don't want to dig into coupons, then these ideas can help you: Exercise from home. So many people join the gym at this time of year but fail to consistently show up. The hype of the new year draws people in and drains their wallets Train like a rock climber to take your fitness to the next level 12/31/2015 04:00pm • Perhaps you have grand plans to party like a rock star on New Year's Eve. But when it comes to that resolution you quietly made to improve your health and fitness next year, you have an itty, bitty, boring whisper of a notion that maybe you'll drag yourself to a gym in January. You know what's li 7 financial New Year's resolutions millennials should avoid 12/30/2015 07:00pm • The start of the new year is the perfect time to make a resolution to improve your finances, no matter your age. If you're a 20- or 30-something millennial, your financial well-being should be one of your highest priorities. Whether you're graduating from college or are in the early stages of your c 4 Resolutions Every Runner Should Make 12/30/2015 07:00pm • Ready to take on the new year with some running resolutions that will make you stronger and faster? By setting some simple goals for yourself, you can do just that. Here are four easy-to-monitor, year-long resolutions to get you started:1. Race one a month. Nothing sharpens your racing skills better 7 cheap ways to get healthier without joining the gym 12/30/2015 09:30am • Joining a gym is often a popular New Year's resolution. However, not everyone has the time or money to invest in a gym membership. Fortunately, there are countless ways to take care of your health and fitness without stepping foot in a gym, which means you can commit to those fitness resolutions on