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We’re pumped to present our favorite story of the week from our pals at POPSUGAR Fitness! If you’re sticking to the same old workout routine, you might be neglecting important muscles. Muscle imbalances, which can make you look shorter and less confident than you really are! COPYRIGHT ©2007 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Even worse, these imbalances can lead to injuries, muscle tightness, and uncomfortable pain. “Proper loading of the spinal column will keep you active and mobile in the later years....

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I woke up in pain, a white hospital sheet covering my legs. I pulled back the sheet and I saw it: The lower half of my left leg wasgone. I heaved a shaky sigh of relief. On my turn, someone snapped a photo. The flash blinded me, making me lose control as I hit a speed bump. I flew over the bike, which fell over and landed on my left foot....

Yogurt Parfait Pops Think of this as breakfast on a stick. Freeze overnight and voilabrekky is served. Bonus: Melon’s got fiber, which will help fill you up. Mojito Poptails A cocktail-ice pop hybrid: Now why didn’t we think of that? This recipe is best for a warm summer night and lots of company. Green Monster Pops This frozen treat packs in spinach, kale, bananas and pineapple. It’s basically your favorite juice in a way more fun package....

Practicing an upper-body yoga sequence can help build strength in these neglected areas, she says. Harrison likes to do both standing and seated forward folds after a run. “You’re essentially stuck in the same position for however many miles you’re going.” © Condé Nast “They also force you to practice your balance, which is an important skill for runners.” To take a low lunge even further, drop down onto your elbows in Lizard pose....

Hey, Speedy Running doesn’t just burn calories. It also slows the aging process, a Stanford University study suggests. We’ve got six more ways it’s possible for you to rev up your metabolism. Aim to strength train for 20 minutes, three times a week. Let Jillian Michaels train you! Sign up for our14-Day Slimdown! Do Some Cardio, Too Got four minutes? It’s quick and effectivea new study shows Tabata can double your metabolic rate for 30 minutes post-exercise....

All products featured on Self are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Be up for a challenge. “WhenLoserwent to Washington, D.C., I ran into Bob Harper in our hotel gym. He tapped me on the shoulder and said, ‘You ready to do sprints?’ I said, ‘Bring it.’ He put his hands over my machine and said, ‘Run....

Go Primal There’s a reason panthers aren’t fat. All that crouching, crawling and pouncing burns mega calories while firming head-to-tail. Answer the call of the wild with our sexy-beast workout. Try it:Do each move for 30 seconds. Rest 90 seconds; repeat the four-minute set. Hop feet forward to outside of hands, landing with toes forward, hips low. Land with knees soft; return to start. Continue for 30 seconds. Do a push-up; lift left hand and left foot to flip over into tabletop, hips high....

Feta-Dill Dip Get your feta fix with this creamy dip. The nonfat Greek yogurt makes for a luscious texture but saves you crazy cals. The jalapeno-habanero ginger and soy sauce in this recipe should jolt your senses. Bonus: The capsaicin from the peppers boosts metabolism. Fresh mint and cilantro plus the cukes make for a smooth and subtle soup. In a time crunch? Frozen or canned corn will do the trick....

Cross-country hiking, for example, has an MET of 6.0 and burns about 387 calories in one hour. But crank up your effort to a race pace 16 to 20 mph and you’ll torch around 773. A vigorous Spinning class on an indoor bike can burn nearly as many, about 741 calories an hour. COPYRIGHT ©2011 THE CONDÉ NAST PUBLICATIONS. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Spend 30 minutes at a vigorous pace and you’ll burn about 248 calories....

Cheese:Choose One A little melted cheese goes a long way. To cut calories by about 1/3, opt for reduced fat. Treat yourself a little. Filling Breakfasts Under 350 Calories 25 Easy Superfood Recipes