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Vitamin D Tied To Muscle Power In Adolescent Girls

"We know vitamin D deficiency can weaken the muscular and skeletal systems, but until now, little was known about the relationship of vitamin D with muscle power and force," said Dr. Kate Ward, Ph.D., of the University of Manchester in the U.K., and lead author of the study. "Our study found that vitamin D is positively related to muscle power, force, velocity and jump height in adolescent girls."
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Diet Aids After FDA Warning - What You Need to Know

The December alert, issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), warned consumers not to purchase or consume 25 products claiming weight loss benefits. Of the 25 products listed in the warning, many are manufactured in or contain ingredients from China or Japan and not deemed compliant with U.S. standards. However, there are many weight management products sold over-the-counter that are compliant and clinically shown to work....
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Fitness on a Budget - Turn the World Into Your Gym

No gym gear? No problem. Get fit the natural way. Hike local trails, scale buildings, exercise on the beach. It's inexpensive -- and scenic....
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R.I.P. to my Friend Kenny Kassel

Kenny Kassel, a very important part of the bodybuilding industry, was apparently found dead in his apartment earlier today. Rest in peace, my friend....
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Building Muscle Much More Complex Than Extra Protein

While protein is critical to muscle building, there is no scientific consensus supporting the practice of exceeding the recommended daily intake of protein -- be it in the form of supplements or food. Timing of meals and types of protein may be more important. Optimizing your protein strategy can help you cut costs during the recession. ...
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Boxing Takes Fitness to a New Level

"I was kind of laid back when I first started to spar, but once you get hit, you can get mean," she says. "It's fun. It's like, 'Ouch, that kind of hurt, I'm going to have to kill her now."...
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Body by Dani - Thoughts from the Europa

NPC figure star Danielle Rouleau lays out her thoughts on the IFBB Europa Pro Figure show last weekend....
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New Study - Massaging Muscles Facilitates Recovery After Exercise

Researchers testing the long-held theory that therapeutic massage can speed recovery after a sports injury have determined that immediate cyclic compression of muscles after intense exercise reduced swelling and muscle damage....
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‘Negative’ Workout Builds Positive Results

Negatives are a way to lift more weight than you ever thought you could, while building and toning your muscles at super speed. ...
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Skorcher Could Heat up Your Workouts

The hip-thrust, long the domain of cage-fighters and Elvis impersonators, is also the inspiration for a device that may one day join the likes of Bowflex and the ThighMaster in the pantheon of fitness marketing....
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