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03/09/2010

High Five project to connect Dallas bike and walking trails to northern neighbors
LBJ Freeway at Central Expressway has long been the end of the road for cyclists, runners and walkers heading either north or south.

03/08/2010

'Boot camp' exercise classes have less yelling, more encouragement

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Fitness boot camps have gone soft. Or at least they're getting kinder. The workout is still intense, but area classes now offer a variety of features to help boost morale.

03/02/2010

Boost memory and mood with exercise
One of the best ways to improve memory over the years, doctors say, may be to put down the crossword puzzle and get on the treadmill.

March 2010 Fitness Calendar

10/20/2009

Barefoot running offers a new challenge, may strengthen feet

Is running in bare feet a trend, or the preference of a few oddballs? Find out why it's becoming a trend and how to try it.

06/05/2009

Workout: From beer belly to six-pack
Mike Thornton may have enviable abs now, but it wasn't always that way. About eight years ago, the Dallas personal trainer had a feature that he shared with more than two-thirds of American men: a beer belly. Here's his workout for getting better abs.