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Presents several exercises for middle aged women. Procedures for walking lunge with shoulder press; Squat with torso rotation; Steps in doing the bridge; Number of times required for the plank.

Presents a physical fitness planner for a woman engaged to be married in within ninety days.

Details the transformation of music performer Mary J. Blige from a woman who used to abuse drugs, alcohol and herself, to a woman at peace.

Profiles actress Vivica A. Fox.

Details how a mother, wife and hair stylist in Saint Thomas, United States Virgin Islands stays fit. INSET: The 10 finalists.

Features the members of UniverSoul Circus, the first Black circus in the 21st century. Pa-Mela Hernandez as a master aerialist; Margo Porter as elephant trainer; Circus duties of performers; Inspiration for viewers to become physically active.

Focuses on recreation areas where physical fitness enthusiasts can rejuvenate their minds and bodies. INSETS: All spas are not created equal;Need a refresher between spa visits?.

States that ski lifts are an ideal combination for adding pleasure alongwith staying fit. Requirement of toning of leg muscles for skiing activities prescribed by instructors; Exercises to tone leg muscles. INSET: WINTER SPORTS TIPS.

Features tai chi chuan, a traditional Chinese exercise therapy.

Focuses on evolutionary black women in the United States. Withdrawal of Lydia Andrews from Elektra Entertainment to create Strength in Sisters, a women's empowerment group; Accounts leading to the participation of executive Antonette Burroughs in the Karma Yoga Lifestyle Program; Creation of the Warm Spirit, a beauty company by Nadine Thompson.

Presents exercise steps in building a more shapely behind.

Features exercises put together by Mocha Lee, co-host of 'Heart & Soul' on Black Entertainment Television, to help strengthen and tone shoulders.

Presents exercises tailored for Afro-American women to prevent fat backs.

Offers step-by-step instructions in doing abdominal exercises for new mothers.

Presents exercise steps to promote physical fitness and health of women.

Recommends some body-shaping and strengthening moves to pump up one's weight loss exercise program.

Reports on the different body types of black women. INSET: Know Your Body Type.

Gives advice on improving weight training. Two parts of strengthening exercise; Advantages of focusing on negative resistance exercise; Importance of developing strong hamstrings.

Presents abdominal exercise routines for women. Includes the tandem oblique exercise; Beginner crunches using a rotation ball; Variations.

Describes exercises routines for women to improve the health and shape of thighs. Includes hamstring and gluteus toner; Bent leg lifts using a ball.

Presents exercises for women designed to tone back and chest muscles. Primary reasons for poor posture; Development of the chest muscles pectoralis major and minor and the upper back muscles trapezius and rhomboids; Exercise equipment needed; Chest flye; Gym-ball pushups; Gym ball roll; One-arm row; Rubber band rows.

Presents a yoga regimen that helps physical fitness enthusiasts develop muscular and mental control and a calm that radiates from within.

Relates the author's experience in touring the Australian Outback.

Presents recipes for spicy soups and stews.

Presents vegetable recipes. Ingredients for the 'black bean with cheddar biscuit crust'; Cooking procedures for the 'whole wheat fettuccine with mushroom sauce'; Serving suggestions for the 'green beans with garlic and balsamic vinegar'.

Focuses on a weight training program using Smart Bells, a device designed to develop efficient muscle action.

Encourages women to be active in order to promote health and physical fitness.

Discusses the benefits of stretching and describes several stretching exercises to try.

Presents exercises for busy mothers.

Discusses the benefits of lifting weights and presents the exercise program of weightlifting enthusiasts.

Presents exercise routines for women to improve posture. Includes a neck roll; Stretch out; Twisting; Routine to improve sitting posture.

Presents hip exercises for women. Consequences of tight hips; Role of hip flexors in lifting the leg when taking as step forward; Instructions for performing the Warrior and the Butterfly Sit exercise.

Focuses on repercussions of wearing heeled footwear on the foot and stretching exercises for relaxation of foot muscles. Effects of wearing heels for long walks on the foot; Exercises to relax and strengthen the foot; Tips to overcome pain in the feet muscles.

Focuses on the Back Extension exercise for the improvement of posture with noticeable results. Function of standing up straight; Procedure in correcting posture faux pas; Manifestation of a good posture.

Reports on how school librarian Alice Robinson lost 50 pounds in one month and maintain her ideal weight.

Focuses on qi gong, a traditional Chinese exercise therapy.

Presents a wrist and forearm exercise to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome. Directions for the prayer hand exercise; Fist Flings; Considerations for the bye-byes exercise.

Gives advice on controlling anger through yoga.

Focuses on the crusade of singer Patti LaBelle to promote women's health through the Vitality Health and Wellness for Midlife and Beyond Campaign and the Patti LaBelle Medical Education Scholarship Fund.

Offers information, exercises, and devices to promote women's health.

Focuses on how women can improve their body tone during the summer through healthy nutrition and a cardiovascular exercise program.

Features the Amphipod Micropack All Conditions, a small pack one can use to keep personal items close to the body while doing workouts or sports activities.

Profiles Kathy Sledge, lead singer of Sister Sledge and gym instructress at the Philly Total Fitness and Dance in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Suggests gear and gadgets for active women including golf gloves and equipment for step aerobics.

Presents tips in promoting health and physical fitness for women..

Presents exercise and fitness tips. Yoga treatment for atherosclerosis; Procedure for an exercise move called the seated military press.

Features the Yoga Retreat for Women of Color, a weekend program of yoga, spiritual renewal and sisterhood at the Kripalu Center for Yoga Health in Lenox, Massachusetts.

Clarifies some common misconceptions about physical fitness.

Focuses on the fitness benefits of skipping, according to Fresno, California resident Ken Emmer and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapists.

Reflects on the joys of jogging along a wooded country road.