Nutrition and Fitness

Bart Yasso and Mark Allen (not shown) are among the world-class athletes who offer online training programs that are less costly than hiring a personal coach.
The MisFits
There's no replacement for a personal trainer, but an online program can get you fitness advice from a top-notch athlete at an affordable price. (2007 Photo From Bart Yasso)

Eat, Drink and Be Healthy

The journal Obesity ran two studies that showed overweight and obese people can expect to live at least as long as people of "normal" weight, while underweight folks are at increased risk of premature death.


The Checkup

How often do you think about your weight? Once a day? Twice a week? Author Linda Bacon believes our collective and individual obsessions with our weight are, paradoxically, preventing too many of us from attaining and maintaining our ideal body shape and size.


Latest Fitness News

Chewing gum may help you lose weight, but it's not a snap
(Post, November 12, 2009)

New device takes gorilla's blood pressure
(AP, November 11, 2009; 3:16 PM)

Best Buy leaps into fitness equipment
(AP, November 11, 2009; 12:01 AM)

DIABETEs
(Post, November 10, 2009)

RI fitness program founder plans to expand program
(AP, November 9, 2009; 11:06 AM)
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The MisFits

Wearing a pedometer can be a big step in the weight-loss battle
(By Lenny Bernstein, November 12, 2009)

Green your exercise
(Post, November 5, 2009)

Bettering your body and the world
(By Vicky Hallett, November 5, 2009)

Stretching tips online
(Post, October 29, 2009)

Is stretching before a workout beneficial, or is that a reach?
(By Lenny Bernstein, October 29, 2009)
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Ask the MisFits

Ask the MisFits
(Vicky Hallett and Lenny Bernstein, July 14, 2009; 12:00 PM)

Tuesday, March 3 at 11 a.m. ET: Ask the MisFits
(Vicky Hallett, March 3, 2009; 11:00 AM)

Tuesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. ET: Ask the MisFits
(Vicky Hallett, February 24, 2009; 11:00 AM)

Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 11 a.m. ET: Ask the MisFits
(Vicky Hallett and Howard Schneider, February 17, 2009; 11:00 AM)

Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 11 a.m. ET: Ask the MisFits
(Vicky Hallett and Howard Schneider, February 10, 2009; 11:00 AM)
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