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Top 6 foods for post-workout recovery 03/25/2015 08:00pm • Whether you're an endurance or strength athlete, recovery is a crucial component of your training. During your workout you're breaking down muscles; it's after your workout that you actually get stronger. Feeling stiff and sore for days after training can significantly reduce your ability to train a How to Stay Healthy During a Divorce 03/25/2015 08:00pm • Natalie Greggs, a family law attorney who practices in Allen, Texas, likens divorce to a death. The accompanying stress and grief is comparable to a physical loss, she says, and affects you both physically and emotionally. "I tell my clients, 'Imagine how you're going to react to this death, and h 5 Surprising Facts About Stretching 03/25/2015 08:00pm • As runners, we all know stretching is important, but do you know why? Have you ever wondered exactly what happens to your tendons and muscles when you stretch? And are you sure you're stretching in the right places -- at the right times? It may seem like a simple process, but stretching in the rig 7 Companies With Perks That Will Totally Make You Jealous 03/25/2015 08:00pm • Think you have it good?Does your employer's benefits and perks package meet your needs? If not, learning about what these seven standout companies offer their staffs could fuel a bit of workplace envy. Check out some of the most generous perks.PinterestThe photo-sharing website offers one of the mos 12 Ways to Save More in the Springtime 03/24/2015 08:00pm • Warmer WeatherAs the temperature rises, you might find yourself spending more time out and about, enjoying the pleasures of the season. But many of them come with a high price tag, from alfresco restaurant meals to weekend getaways. The U.S. News Frugal Shopper blog contributors shared budgeting tip Calling All People Who Wish They Had an Exercise Buddy 03/24/2015 08:00pm • Patients often tell me they wish they had a friend to exercise with, but with crazy schedules it just never pans out. Here, learn creative ways to leverage the power of friendship to get more physically active. On your next weight-loss attempt, ditch the fad diet and instead try to get by with a li 3 Ways Spring Cleaning Saves You Money 03/24/2015 07:00am • If you haven't done so already, now is the time to roll up your sleeves and clean your house. It may be a lot of work, and call me crazy, but warmer weather inspires me to clean and get organized. The only problem is that the cleaning supplies aren't cheap. Seemingly innocent trips to buy them often 9 Time Hacks If You're Too Busy to Exercise 03/22/2015 08:00pm • The number one reason people say they don't exercise is: no time. While it may seem like an excuse, it really can be tough to find a big chunk of time for exercise if you don't already have it carved out. Here are a few hacks for squeezing the exercise into the busiest of schedules. 1. Find your d All Women Should Lift Weights 03/22/2015 08:00pm • It wasn't long ago that we all realized just how unhealthy obesity can be, and skinny was in. Indeed, obesity is a leading cause of preventable death, and thinner people tend to have healthier vital signs and blood markers in general. But generalizations only help you understand so much about the co Lift Before You Run: Strength Training for a 5K 03/19/2015 08:00pm • Spring is upon us. Longer days, warmer temperatures and the desire to shed winter weight gain seem to bring out the runner in everyone. Many people start by signing up for their first 5K and downloading a C25K app or program. The problem is if you're truly starting from the couch, you may not reach 5 Ways to Save More Money This Spring 03/18/2015 08:00pm • The first day of spring officially arrives tomorrow, and I think most of us are welcoming the change in season with open arms after a long, cold winter. Spring is often symbolic of "new beginnings" and marks a time to clean out, shape up and breathe in the fresh air. If you're taking advantage of What's Hot and What's Not in Fitness 03/11/2015 08:00pm • The American College of Sports Medicine released its " Worldwide Survey of Fitness Trends for 2015" that gives the sports and fitness industry insight into what's driving their market. The editors of ACSM's Health and Fitness Journal ® survey health and fitness professionals worldwide about trends Diabetes and Exercise: How to Dive In 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Being a competitive swimmer takes a lot of discipline, and Katherine O'Malley, 15, is up to the challenge. The Wrentham, Massachusetts, teen competes both for Bishop Feehan High School, where she's a sophomore, and the Adirondack Aquatics Club, part of USA Swimming, the national governing body for t 10 ways to stay in shape on a budget 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Sweat it out. After a long, cold winter, you might be ready to put some more effort into your workout routine. To get back in shape on a budget, consider these tips from the Frugal Shopper blog contributors. They'll give your muscles a workout while leaving your wallet intact. Use an app. A Why yoga is more than a workout 03/10/2015 08:00pm • Do you stare at the clock during your workout waiting for it to end? Or maybe you space out, staring glossy-eyed at a big-screen television while you step, run or elliptical your evening away. Exercise trends such as Zumba, Tae Bo, Jazzercise, P90X and Insanity come and go. Many styles of yoga fall