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Improve your running--and all your workouts--by integrating these strength, mobility and balance exercises into your routine. Try them out! They're great options on days between classes and sessions.

5 Run-Improving Exercises You Can Do During Daily Life Improve your running by integrating these strength, mobility and balance exercises into your daily routine—so you'll be sure to do them regularly.

Here's some delicious news to start the week: Resistance training paired with peanut protein benefits muscle health in older adults.

Peanut Protein Benefits - IDEA Health & Fitness Association In combination with resistance training, the intake of supplemental peanut protein positively affects markers of muscle growth and strength.

Does the mere thought of Monday send you straight to the fridge? Here are some strategies that can help!

How to Conquer Stress Eating Break your coping mechanism that sends you straight to the fridge.

Fish aren’t the only source of ticker-friendly omega-3 fats. Take a look at these delicious ways to add healthy alpha-linolenic acids into your eating plan.

Alpha-Linolenic Acid Lowers Mortality Risk - IDEA Health & Fitness High intakes of alpha-linolenic acid, a type of omega-3 fatty acid found in plant foods, is linked to a lower risk of all-cause mortality.

Finding it hard to make workouts a priority? Experts weigh in on what you can do to stay on track and create healthy habits for life.

How to Make Your Fitness Routine Excuse-Proof

Here's more proof on the healing powers of exercise: Breast cancer patients may experience better cognitive function and less "chemo brain" with more movement.

Physical Activity Helps Chemotherapy Side Effects - IDEA Health & Fitness People coping with cancer treatment are often saddled with one of the chemotherapy side effects called “chemo brain.” Can exercise help?

Planning a hike for the weekend (or maybe even for today!)? Don’t leave this indispensable gear at home. And remember that hiking is amazing cross-training and a really fun workout!

The Ultimate Dayhiking Checklist What do you need to bring on a dayhike? You don't want to pack too little, or too much. Our checklist makes it easy to get your gear together.

This is pretty cool--and it makes good sense! Take a look at how science can help us personalize diet interventions so people can lose more weight and enjoy more success.

Word of the Day: Nutrigeroscience - IDEA Health & Fitness Association Nutrigeroscience is a form of nutrition science in which the outcomes of dietary restriction are predicted based on biomarkers.

On this day devoted to romance, please take a few minutes to acknowledge your first love--YOU! Taking care of yourself is the best way you can care for others. Put your heart into today's workout, and have a lovely day.

Heart disease, infections, even toothaches – research suggests garlic can play a role in reducing a wide array of ailments

Garlic: Your Must-Have Ingredient for Winter Wellness Why garlic should be your go-to supplement for a range of health needs, including seasonal infections and heart disease.

It's never too late to learn something new! See why health education is especially important to those who were athletes in their younger years.

Health Education for Former Elite Athletes - IDEA Health & Fitness Providing health education about the benefits of exercise, good eating habits and other “well-living” parameters can help former athletes.

Already thinking about your Friday night treats? Okay, but if you’re feeling particularly slow before noon tomorrow, your before-bed nosh might be to blame.

8 Ways Your Bedtime Snack Is Causing a Sluggish Morning If you’re feeling particularly slow before noon, your before-bed nosh might be to blame.