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Bob Harper’s Fast, Celebrity Weight-Loss Secrets

When the Hollywood elite need to know how to lose weight fast, they beg ‘The Biggest Loser’ coach for help. Here, Bob Harper reveals his proven weight-loss tricks.

Want to Sleep Better? Get More Exercise!

Forget warm milk and counting sheep: One of the best ways to guarantee a night of soothing, restful sleep may be to exercise more, according to the…

5 Scary Things Sitting Does to Your Health

Bad news for couch potatoes and those of us chained to our office cubicles. We’ve been hearing for a while now that sitting is the new health villain…

5 Ways Not to Be That Annoying Sick Person at the Gym

When you take the right steps to protect your health (and that of innocent gym goers), working out while you’re sick may even be good for you.

Fat Pets Get Fit: 17 Amazing Makeovers

Does your furry friend need a diet? Chances are, yes: More than half of dogs and cats are overweight and 20 percent are obese, according to this…

This Fall, Become a Volunteer Farmer

During the week, I’m a magazine editor. But sometimes, on the weekend, I’m a farmer.

WWOOF, which stands for Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farming, is an international organization…

11 Tricks to Sneaking in a Workout

Here's how to sneak in a workout during the day, either on the job or during lunch—and look like you never broke a sweat.

6 Ways Exercise Makes Your Brain Better

Movement is medicine for the mind: Here’s how your mental muscle benefits every time you get going.

Fast Fitness Quiz: What Works Best to Get You Moving?

Convincing you to walk more, even if you are already a regular walker, takes more than just compelling facts; it takes your heartfelt motivation. Here are a few questions that will get inside your head and help you figure out what's stopping you—and more importantly, what will get you going.

What’s Your Walking IQ?

Test your walking knowledge: Whether you're strolling for exercise or for weight loss, you'll learn the benefits of walking with this revealing quiz.