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DrSugar is in the house and answering your questions. Hi Dr. Sugar,Last year I was busy training for my first triathlon, a half marathon, and cycling a lot for fun. Toward the end of my training, I would become extremely fatigued and often just pass out after work randomly a few days here and there. I had plenty of rest day (Read More)
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There are many benefits to working out at home. With your own home gym, you never have to wait in line to use your equipment, it's conveniently open 24 hours a day, you don't have to waste time in the car getting to it, you don't have to worry about strangers' germs, and you're in charge of the TV. So when it comes to worki (Read More)
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It looks like more than the New Year's Even 2009 sign at Times Square can be powered by pedaling exercisers; the Green MicroGym, in Portland, OR, takes full advantage of pedal power too.The Green Microgym's goal is to be carbon neutral business and to use only solar power and energy created by clients. Most fitness equipmen (Read More)
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Flu season usually peaks around February; the worst is yet to come. In January, many people start dieting to make weight-loss resolutions come true. Therein lies the tension: cutting calories can make you more susceptible to coming down with the flu. New research from Michigan State University found that calorie restriction (Read More)
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Steering your sex drive in the right direction can easily be derailed by stress, but getting it to a satisfying place could be as simple as incorporating yoga in your fitness regimen. According to a recent article in The Journal of Sexual Medicine, women noticed improved levels of arousal and desire — and even experienced b (Read More)
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Dear FitSugar,I have recently quit smoking after about two years of the habit, smoking between one to five cigarettes a day. I want to start running, but I wonder if my lungs are permanently damaged from smoking. Please help.— Kicked the ButtsFirst off, let me congratulate you on quitting smoking. One cigarette a day is one (Read More)
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Push-ups are the one exercise I always try to do when strength training. How about you? You only need to do a few and already you start to feel it in your upper arms and back. There are some great variations such as the T Push-Up, One Elbow In, One Elbow Out, and Chair Push-Ups. Tired of those and looking to try something n (Read More)