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Suggests that 15 to 30 seconds is the ideal range to hold a stretch, according to Richard Cotton, chief exercise physiologist with MyEx ercisePlan.com

Features Smart Bell, a smarter dumbbell.

Deals with www.iping.com.

Deals with a study published in the journal 'Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise' which revealed that when stationary cyclists warmed up with some easy pedaling plus a few bursts of more strenuous work before going full speed, their muscles produced less lactate.

Focuses on workout clothes woven with tiny threads of silver that keep stink-causing germs from growing.

Provides suggestions when looking for a personal trainer.

Focuses on shopping as a form of exercise. Estimated number of calories burned from walking.

Talks about shopping for custom-made shoes for extra-narrow or extra-wide feet. Price range; Web sites of companies which manufacture custom-made shoes.

Presents tips on muscle toning. Recommended exercise.

Dispels the myth that a weight-lifting belt will protect and support the back. Technique for stabilizing the spine during heavy lifting; Effect of wearing a belt.

Recommends several brands of jackets for workouts during the winter season. Vortex Jacket from Pacific Trail; M8 Jacket from Sierra Designs; Varius Guide Jacket from the North Face.

Offers tips on choosing a gym. Research findings on gym environment; Elements to look for in a gym.

Reflects on the meaning of physical fitness to children. Response of children if asked about their physical activity.

Focuses on a study which revealed that intensifying workout increase the chances of living longer.

Offers information on Athleta's Buzz Backpack. Design; Features.

Offers information on brooksrunning.com Web site.

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..

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.

Presents exercises for boosting sexual performance.

Recommends activities for improving one's cardiovascular health.

Highlights a survey by IDEA on the personal training trends in health clubs across the United States.

Presents an exercise regimen to help stress incontinence sufferers control their bladders and improve their sex lives.

Focuses on exercise science professor Chuck Corbin's development of a physical activity pyramid which shows how much exercise one needs to get into better physical condition. Lifestyle physical activity; Active aerobics, sports and recreation; Flexibility and muscle fitness exercises; Idle time.

Discusses a research conducted at Iowa State University which demonstrated how eating in front of a mirror can motivate a person to eat less. Opportunity for the dieter see that his or her behavior clashes with his or her goals; Other tools that can help a person change his or her eating behavior.

Presents career guidelines for people who are considering to become personal trainers. Emphasis on researching the labor market demand for personal trainers; Assessment of personality traits suitable for the job; Recommendation of career resources.

Presents the top Afro-American physical fitness trainers and athletes according to rankings in the February-March 199 issue of the periodical `Heart & Soul.' Includes Pepper Von; Taj Foster; Kacy Duke; Billy Blanks and MaDonna Grimes.

Discusses some aspects of physical fitness. Role of family in fitness; Assessment of physique from observations of others.

Presents news, views and strategies for physical fitness of women. Shoes for featherweight trail running; Exercises for the muscle; Weight management for middle age women; Products for enhancing physical fitness.

Provides information on several outdoor game products. Classic 222 Volleyball and Badminton Combo Set; Rawlings Pro 4200T Tetherball Set; Eddie Bauer Performance Croquet Set.

Focuses on the contribution of fertility drugs on the increased cases of multiple pregnancy in the U.S. since 1987. Projections on the use of fertility drugs in the country; Focus of several fertility guidelines that will be developed and introduced in the country.

Focuses on the trends in the U.S. medical care. Projections on the maintenance of personalized care.

Focuses on the increased number of midwife-attended deliveries in the U.S. from 1989 to 2000. Projections on functions of midwives.