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What to Do for Bored Teens in Winter

Cold winter weather limits activity options for teens. Being stuck indoors often leads to boredom or drives teens to stare at the TV, computer or video game screen. Brainstorm activities with your teen during the winter months to prevent boredom. Providing the tools needed to do the activities allows your teen to stay busy on her own.

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Activities to Lose Weight Besides Sports

Along with eating a balanced, healthy diet, staying active is an important part of any weight-loss or weight-management program. Sports are an excellent way to lose weight for some people, but if you prefer to exercise alone or...

Does Hiking or Running in Snow Burn More Calories?

If you are looking to lose weight, it helps to know what activities burn the most calories. Hiking and running in snow burn different amounts of calories because the effort required for hiking is not as great as running, assumi...

Pulled Muscles From Elliptical

You’ve probably heard the expression “No pain, no gain.” The sentiment behind this common saying is that if your muscles don’t hurt after a workout, you just didn’t push yourself enough to make a d...

The Best Ways to Bulk Up After Taking a Break

Life has a real knack for getting in the way of a workout. Even the most devoted fitness buff can find himself taking an unwanted break. While incorporating exercise back into daily life is often tricky -- especially when you a...

Exercises to Do While Doing Housework

If you can’t find the time have to hit the gym and you don’t want to purchase expensive exercise machines, get more physical with your everyday housework to strengthen and tone your body. MayoClinic.com recommends 3...

How to Get Elevation in Basketball

Jumping high in the air is a skill that can lift your value as a basketball player. Elevating off the floor gets you closer to the basket and creates open jump shots. Jumping ability also helps you pass the ball over defenders,...

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