There's still plenty of time to sculpt your summer physique

A combination of weight training and cardiovascular exercise works the best

Home-based exercise program improved functional performance and balance

Muscle strength increased by 14 percent after a single 12-week program

Strong Muscles, Strong Bones

Milder forms of activity may not be enough

Free weights vs. machine weights: Which get better results?

Many different types of resistance can be used to provide beneficial results

Three Things Every Exercise Program Should Have

From the American Council on Exercise

Strength training for women: Improve your muscle tone

Benefits of strength training: Stronger, leaner and healthier

Fitness on a budget: Low-cost ideas for getting in shape

Concentrate on your fitness goals, and act on them

One-Minute Osteoporosis Risk Test

Fitness: Introduction by The AMA

Exercise and Bone Health

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