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Kids and older runners take a break for water during last year’s Run the River 5K 10K and Fun Run in Roswell.

Warmer temperatures signal start of running seasonKids runs to marathons available

As Spring approaches, the sound of running shoes slapping the pavement gets louder. Katie Price has the sales figures to prove it. As manager of the Decatur location of Big Peach Running Co., Price oversees an inventory of shoes and accessories for running, walking and hiking. “Business picks up around ...

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Wintertime mountain biking spots in the metro area

The holiday decorations are being put away, the leftovers have been gobbled up and it’s time to get in gear with those New Year’s resolutions. If yours involves getting outside more, don’t let winter stop you. Mountain biking is a year-round sport, and the Atlanta area has some great trails ...

2. Even if it's organic, you should wash your fruits and vegetables before you juice them.

How do you prepare a green juice?

Maybe you got a new juicer as a holiday gift. Maybe you're just curious to know why juicing is on a popularity upswing and you wonder what it involves. Whatever the reason you clicked on this blog, here's a quick explanation of what it's like to juice with one brand ...

The single best thing you can do for yourself

Ready to get motivated for a 2013 fitness resolution? Start by watching this inspirational "visual lecture" gone viral, made by Dr. Mike Evans, a professor at the University of Toronto and a practicing physician. Dr. Evans answers the question, "23 and 1/2 hours: What is the single best thing we ...

How to manage stress during the holidays

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 80 percent of health care is spent on stress related disorders, including anxiety and depression, autoimmune and allergic disorders, chronic fatigue syndrome, and body aches and pains. Although stress is a part of life, there are numerous ways to avoid letting ...

Give the gift of an entry fee to a race, such as the Livestrong Austin Marathon. 2011 HANDOUT

Fitness gifts for the athletes on your holiday list

Some folks might dream of sweater sets, cuff links or sugarplums, poor things, but we know the athletes on your holiday gift list really want stuff that makes them sweat. We’ve rounded up a collection of goodies that’ll keep those cardio-happy hipsters moving at the speed of fitness. And unlike ...

Parents target chocolate milk and other favored foods; but will kids eat healthy?

Chocolate milk — ahh. So good, and so good for you. Or is it? A group of parents in Decatur doesn’t think so, and they want the sweet and sugary drink crossed off school menus, leaving plain old milk and water. Earlier this week, they presented their healthy-eating proposal to ...

5 resolutions to help you lose weight in 2012

Welcome to the most popular week of the year to go on a weight-loss diet as New Year’s resolutions swing into action.But rather than resolving to “never eat ice cream or french fries again,” it’s best to make small, measurable and consistent changes. Chances are folks who force themselves too ...

Learn to use super spices in your diet

By adding herbs and spices to your diet, you are not only adding exotic flavor to your food, but in many cases you are also improving your health. Here's a quick lesson from WatchMojo.com learns about the health benefits of a few of the Miracle Spices. http://bcove.me/tpllpo74

Strength-training with a Kettlebell is for women, too

In this WatchMojo video, certified Kettlebell instructor Mike Pellegrini explains why he thinks women should be training with kettlebells and demonstrates what exercises can be beneficial. http://bcove.me/zj3tjxie

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