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March 15, 2009 - March 21, 2009 Archives

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Outfitter offers free classes, $15 adventures

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By Tom Meade    Email

The L.L. Bean store in Mansfield, Mass. has launched its Spring Discovery series of educational programs. Scheduled for every weekend, the free seminars cover a variety of activities including hiking, biking, camping and more. The full schedule of programs is......

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 Tags  adventure   fly fishing   kayaking   outdoors  

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How to get first lady-like arms, Part I: Start slow

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Much has been made of First Lady Michelle Obama's stunning figure, especially what some are referring to as her "post-Title IX arms." (Her official White House portrait appears at right.) Here's a woman in her 40s who works out......

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 Tags  arm exercises   arms   back issues   isometrics   Michelle Obama   theraband  

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Flex appeal: Stretching restores youthful activity

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By Tom Meade    Email

New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez stretches during spring training (AP Photo) Stretching is important for everyone, say the experts at Georgia State University's Department of Kinesiology and Health. It's especially important as you age when muscles tighten and range of......

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 Tags  Alex Rodriguez   fitness   flexibility   Geogia State University   New York Yankees   spring training   stretching  

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Video: A little Irish step dancing for St. Patrick's Day

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

Providence Journal video by Frieda Squires Dance teacher Tara Nevin prepares members of the Nevin Academy of Irish Dancers before the March 14 St. Patrick's Day parade in Newport. The dancers, some of whom have been dancing since they......

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 Tags  dance   Irish dancers   Nevin Dance Academy   Newport RI   St. Patrick's Day   video  

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Be well: Take a walk with Rajiv

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By Tom Meade    Email

Save the date: Saturday, March 28 at 9 a.m., Rajiv Kumar, the founder of Shape Up RI, will lead a walk on Blackstone Boulevard in Providence. Join Rajiv at the north end of Blackstone Boulevard at the intersection of Hope......

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 Tags  Rajiv Kumar   Shape up RI   walk   weight loss  

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Study: Yoga industry in America now worth $5.7 billion

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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter    Email

The Mesh Yoga Tank pictured at right is part of Eddie Bauer's new line of yoga clothing and gear, which promises stretchable, breathable fabrics. Eddie Bauer became the latest clothing company to introduce a new yoga line for women,......

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 Tags  Eddie Bauer   Seattle Times   tank top   yoga   yoga industry   Yoga Journal  

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