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Challenge yourself to burn more calories and enhance the effectiveness of your workout.
Here’s one simple strategy: Ankle weights are a great way to add extra pounds (and intensity) to your nightly summer stroll. According to the American Council on Exercise, ankle weights ranging from 1-3 pounds can increase your heart rate by an average of three to five beats per minute. If you're walking for about an hour, you might experience triple digit calorie burn.
Follow the link to see all 4 strategies to burn extra calories during your workout. |
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Facing a manic Monday? Enjoy the chaos of right now because you’ll think of it as wonderful and fulfilling later in life, says the Rev. Lydia Sohn. She interviews people in their 90s about their biggest regrets and uses their perspective as a reminder to appreciate everything she has now.
When Sohn is stressed, she asks herself: What will I miss about this time of my life when it’s all gone? "Then all of a sudden, things become so much more wonderful,” she said.
Follow the link to see advice from people in their 90s on how to avoid life’s biggest regrets. |
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Demi Lovato's sister 'thankful' she can wish singer a happy birthday |
Madison De La Garza, 16, is feeling thankful on what "could have been one of the worst days of my life." |
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We found all the affordable toys in Serena Williams' baby nursery |
The more vibrant, the better. And yes, we can relate. |
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These vacation houses with slides are like giant family playgrounds |
Who needs summer amusement park passes when you can rent a home that's your own private playground? Here are five of our favorites. |
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Deal of the Day: 30 percent off cute girls' necklaces from Snap’t |
Even picky teens can find charms they love! |
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Carson Daly and NBA star Kevin Love sit down for powerful conversation about men’s mental health |
When NBA star Kevin Love wrote an essay about his struggles with anxiety and depression, it brought awareness to mental health issues that are often not openly discussed, especially among men. The article caught the attention of TODAY’s Carson Daly, who has had his own battle with anxiety and panic attacks. |
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