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GOOD FORM
Much of yoga is about practicing proper alignment and focus, so be precise when performing yoga postures. You should strive to feel centered while developing strength and stability in each pose. Here are two variations of a simple yoga move called the side angle. Stick with the first variation until you feel comfortable, then progress to the second. >>
Age, genetics and hormones are the usual causal suspects in benign prostatic hyperplasia, but now some data suggest that the condition is a consequence of our Western lifestyle. In a 2006 study of 422 men published in the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, Dr. J. Kellogg Parsons, a urologist at UC San Diego, found that men who were obese had an increased risk of prostate enlargement, with severely obese men at 3.5 times higher risk. >>
GEAR
Reviewed: Workout 180, the Woggler, Bosu 3D Body Sculpting, TP Stability Pods. >>
BODY MATTERS
Kids should always lift weights with adult supervision. They also need to go slowly and avoid maximum lift and competition with others. >>
GOOD FORM
Perform this yoga pose to help your body find a balance between effort and ease. It will strengthen your lower body and provide a deep stretch in your back muscles. Move into it slowly to allow time for you to find your center and feel a sense of strength and stability while holding the posture. >>
HEALTH
Transcript: Susan Bowerman of UCLA's Center for Human Nutrition took readers' questions in a live chat Thursday, August 16 >>
Youth gyms are catering to teens who want to get fit with those their own age.Plus, there's training and supervision. >>
Trainer Bruce Gilbert leads an hour fitness session every Sunday in Runyon Canyon. >>
GOOD FORM
Get more out of your workouts, whether at home or at the gym, by practicing moves that challenge you. For example, if you're familiar with this basic yoga posture, called triangle pose, kick it up a notch and progress to the more advanced version. Doing so will boost your strength and flexibility while improving your focus and balance. >>
A study of Minnesota and Iowa children finds that less than 20% met daily guidelines for taking a minimum number of steps and limiting screen time. >>
GOOD FORM
Here's a dynamic way to strengthen your abs, shoulders, arms and legs. The most important part of this move is to contract your abs fully before you start to lower your hips. Move slowly and think of using your abs to "scoop out" (make concave) the front of your torso. >>
You could climb Mt. Whitney -- or, like writer Dan Koeppel, get exercise (and more vertical ascent) on a 16.2-mile 'walking tour' of Los Angeles' outdoor stairs. >>
BODY MATTERS
Preferences, workout schedule, fees. There's a lot to consider before signing up. >>
TAKE FIVE
The author says twice weekly sessions of slow cadence lifting and static muscle contraction can help burn calories. >>
GOOD FORM
Exercise the muscles in front to correct an imbalance in flexibility. >>
CAPSULE
WOMEN age 65 and older can improve their fitness through yoga classes, according to a small, preliminary study. Researchers from Temple University in Philadelphia studied 24 older women to see if a nine-week modified Iyengar program would produce benefits. Presenting at a recent meeting, they reported a variety of gains. Participants' average gait speed went from 1.04 to 1.09 meters per second, and stride lengths went from 1.11 meters to 1.16 meters on the left foot and from 1.12 to 1.16 meters on the right. >>
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When I turned 50, it was as if my breasts fainted from the shock. I don't expect a return to perkiness, but I'm looking for a great exercise to help them head at least a little north. >>
GOOD FORM
Most of us are stronger on one side of our bodies than on the other, so it's a good idea to train one side of the body at a time to correct any muscle imbalances. In this exercise, you'll move one arm at a time and use a staggered leg stance to direct more of the work into the forward leg. >>
Do the moves help back pain? If so, how much? Experts are divided, and research has to catch up. >>
OH, YOUR ACHING BACK
Firming up key muscles can ease pain and help with bending, lifting and sitting. These exercises can be modified for beginners. >>
CHANNEL ISLAND / SCOTT COLLINS
The promising ABC comedy starring Christina Applegate will return from the writers strike with a solid partner as lead-in. >>
BODY MATTERS
It is more common in women than men, but it's still fat. Genetics helps decide who gets it and who doesn't. >>
GOOD FORM
Spice up your weight-training routine by working various muscle groups with a single exercise, like this one. Just remember to move slowly so that you don't rely on momentum to move your arms through the full range of motion. >>
ASK US
Are there exercises specific to breast cancer survivors? >>
GOOD FORM
Get double the payoff by combining two exercises into one super-effective move -- tightening your buttocks and thighs while strengthening your core muscles. You'll save time and make your workouts more challenging and fun. >>
MOVIE REVIEW
This by-the-numbers romantic comedy is the kind of rote exercise that can give a genre a bad name. >>
The erstwhile fitness guru known for her infomercials is back from a self-imposed exile to spread her word on the Internet. >>
SCRIPTLAND
On the positive side, the strike is forcing them to meet people, share career tips and get some exercise. >>
BODY MATTERS
After an injury, you'll need to make adjustments to your usual workout. >>
AGING WELL
Can mental workouts improve the mind's agility? Baby boomer concerns stimulate an industry expansion. >>
ASK US
While exercising, perceived exertion can be a better individual gauge than standard charts. >>
MY TURN
She got a pedometer to keep track of daily walking. Now she can't go anywhere without it. >>
ASK US
They can give muscles a better workout but can also put more strain on joints. Beware of pain. >>
GEAR
Although bike riding is an ideal fitness activity for all ages and abilities — doable from home, easy on the joints, free (after buying the bike) — most people don't ride. >>
BODY MATTERS
I have tried running many times, but I can only do it for a few minutes, and I find it really uncomfortable. Is walking just as good as running? Can I do that instead? >>
GOOD FORM
Just sitting upright properly can be challenging if you try to hold the position for a period of time. It requires both strength and flexibility in the muscles of your legs and back. Think of forming a 90-degree angle with your body with a hinge at your hips. >>
GEAR
On Sept. 17, 2006, in the Netherlands, Lornah Kiplagat of Kenya set a world record in the 10-mile run after some unconventional training. >>
GOOD FORM
It's easy to get discouraged when practicing twists because your progress may be slow. But be patient and persistent because — even though you may get only a small range of motion — consistently performing twists will stretch important muscles that run along the spine and help stretch your side abdominal muscles. >>
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