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USA Cycling recently recognized 13 regional athlete development programs with $20,000 worth of cash grants through its Centers of Excellence program, the national governing body has announced. Rad Racing of Olympia, Wash. and the Young Medalists of the Lehigh Valley Cycling Club (Pa.) received...  

If one of your resolutions for the new year was to get in shape, a new exercise program could be just what your looking for to slim down and shape up.  It's called 'Bodyforging' and consists of a fusion of power yoga, pilates and martial arts all rolled into a one hour class.  

Robbins was 22nd out of 27 riders in the 28km individual time-trial on day one of the Australian Road Cycling Championships.  

In the annals of exercise research, increasingly the answer is "brisk walking." What's the question? Most people think it has to do with exercising the heart or getting rid of love handles and saddlebags. But scientists are finding it's about belly fat, also known as visceral fat, the interior...  

Though better nutrition coupled with exercise has long been the favored prescription for losing weight and avoiding obesity, a new study suggests diet actually plays the key role.  

Try them out, consider pay-as-you-go, experts say By now, you're probably a few days into that resolution to lose weight, munching on celery sticks and low-fat yogurt, wondering how best to follow through on the exercise portion of your pledge to improve your health. But before you sign up for...  

Four-part series spells out the keys to exercise success for a healthier 2009. The best-laid resolutions to get fit can quickly crumble with no plan in place and no budget for a personal trainer. Don't worry -- we asked fitness experts to map out monthlong strategies to jump-start running...  

DIMITAR Berbatov has been under the spotlight since his summer move from Tottenham. But Sir Alex Ferguson has rocked the football world by saying the words you thought you'd never hear when he declared: 'Berbatov did more running than Wayne Rooney in our last game.'  

Tour de France runner-up Cadel Evans says Lance Armstrong's comeback could give Australian cycling a major boost.  

Runners in Matt Damon-produced "Running the Sahara" ran 2 marathons per day.  

Physical activity has many proven benefits. It strengthens bones and muscles, improves mental health and mood, lowers blood pressure, improves cholesterol levels and reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes, breast cancer and colon cancer. Exercise is also good for your brain.  

Jon Walk Another year of running, cycling and multisports is here and I certainly hope that you’re either busy setting goals and planning the races you intend to compete in – don’t forget about volunteering – or are embarking on getting more physically active in 2009.  

IN calling for the Jacques Jolidon issue to be swiftly settled, Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) vice president Maniam Manikkam yesterday also lambasted the disfunctioning committees within the federation.  

If shedding pounds is on the top of your to-do list for 2009, you're far from alone. Millions of Americans put themselves on diets of all shapes and sizes each year, yet according to the National Weight Control Registry, 90-95 percent of dieters re-gain the weight they lost, or more, within five...  

The day after Christmas, I put on my workout clothes, my running shoes, my new sports watch and headed out the door for a jog. Now, I did not a bit more want to go outside in the cold gloomy air and jog than you would. I really liked the idea of plopping down on the couch with a good book in...  

You have what seems to be a really bad cold. You are coughing and sneezing, and it is hard to breathe. Should you work out? And if you do, should you push yourself as hard as ever or take it easy? Will exercise have no effect, or make you feel better or worse?  

David Treadwell runs to catch the bus — and with purpose. It's part of his "exercise commute. " A resident of Queen Anne and a vice...  

Psychologists reveal that religion facilitates the exercise of self-control and attainment of long-term goals. A psychology professor has found a strong correlation between religion and self-control, or self-regulation. He explains that religious people may have at their disposal a set of unique...  

Trevor Dunbar, the distance running sensation from Kodiak, Alaska, texted me today to say he is eager to begin wearing the purple of the Portland Pilots. Dunbar is a major recruiting coup for Portland coach Rob Conner, who guided the Pilots to a seventh place finish at this year's NCAA...  

Members of the Healthways SilverSneakers Fitness Program are eligible to join Curves of Longview at no cost beginning today. The national exercise program is designed for older adults. \  

That New Year’s resolution to make workouts a part of your daily life can become a reality — with a little planning.“A lot of people have aspirations to exercise more in the New Year, but the frustrating thing for many is staying on a plan,” said Chrissy Hughes, a personal trainer and the owner...  

The Steelers have become so associated with a dominant running game, it has created the perception that they cannot succeed offensively without one.  

SH: You're riding for a Russian team now. How does that affect your life, your cycling - and is this something of a rebirth to your career? RM: I still live in Belgium, so nothing really changes, and I ride pretty much the same race program.  

ATHENS [MENL] -- Russia has launched its first military exercise in Greece. Greece's military said the Russian Navy began an exercise in the Aegean Sea and within Greece.  

CANASTOTA — The Canastota Running Club is sponsoring an exercise class. The class focuses on 45 minutes of box aerobics and 45 minutes of weight/resistance training.  

Walking, cycling and public transport must play a bigger role in the future of local travel, a new report says.  

Former NFL Players Association presidents Troy Vincent and Trace Armstrong remain in the running to succeed Gene Upshaw as executive director after the union pared its list of finalists to about nine.  

People who want to take in the lights display at Tanglewood Park at an even slower pace than they would in a car will have two opportunities to do so.  

During four record-breaking seasons at West Virginia, Pat White made comeback victories and bowl wins routine. His grand finale, though, was unique. The most prolific running quarterback in college football history had the best passing game of his career,...  

I'm running on a treadmill, in bare feet. Sticky tape is holding my rolled-up shorts high against my thighs and my spine and legs are covered in black pen marks and fluorescent yellow stickers. Yet I'm not worried about my strangely tattooed semi-nakedness, in spite of the fact that two people...  

Brian Ivie, president of Mercy San Juan Medical Center, completes a recent triathlon at a weight of about 220 pounds – down 101 from his weight a year ago. A year ago, when Brian Ivie was promoted to president of Mercy San Juan Medical Center, he felt great. He really did. Except there was...  

The success of Olympic champion Sir Chris Hoy is expected to encourage more people to take up cycling.  

Washington, Dec 26 : A new research has shown that regular, moderate exercise can go a long way to relieving the symptoms of peripheral artery disease (PAD).  

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) late this year released its new Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans, calling for adults between the ages of 18 and 64 to exercise moderately (such as brisk walking or water aerobics) for at least two hours and 30 minutes or vigorously...  

Cross-training has long been an adjunct to the marathon training regime. Used correctly, cross-training can help you avoid injury, resist boredom and increase your running fitness level. But too much of a good thing can be counterproductive.  

STILLWATER — Everyone says Kendall Hunter is quiet.Never says much.Doesn’t have much to say, really.But the truth is, the Oklahoma State running back has quite a story to tell. He endured a rough life at home. He experienced a tough break on the field. Yet like so many defenders this season, none...  

Regular Exercise helps you to maintain a healthy lifestyle, improve your strength, flexibility and balance while increasing your energy.  

UPPER DARBY — An Upper Darby man hopped into a van that was left running in the parking lot of a local 7-Eleven and sped off, police said.  

Title: Exercise Shields Against Osteoporosis Category: Health News Created: 12/24/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/24/2008  

NEW YORK (AP) -- Bill Cowher is out of the running for the New York Jets' vacant coaching job.  

A new mountainbike simulator might consign mudsplattered frostbite and monotonous hours in the gym to cycling history. But will it persuade you to swap your running shoes for padded shorts?  

Dominance is too poor a word. Britain established a complete hegemony over the cycling track at the Olympic Games in Beijing: ruthless, unforgiving, tyrannical. In sport you can actually measure the degree of dominance - that is part of sport’s point.  

The benefits of exercise are well established. But doing the wrong exercises or performing an exercise improperly is worse than not doing any exercise at all. In fact, most injuries that occur in a gym are due to improper exercises or poor technique.  

PARIS (AFP) - Russian prime minister Vladimir Putin was among the guests earlier this week as the country's first fully professional cycling team, Katusha, convened in chilly Moscow.  

SWISS coach Jacques Jolidon (pic, right), who has sought legal action against the Malaysian National Cycling Federation (MNCF) for allegedly breaking its promise to hire him, has been told to pursue his case at his own peril.  

Leonardo Piepoli admitted his mistake of doping during the Tour de France in July. The Italian faces a two-year suspension and the end of his cycling career.  

A'ALI'S rider Jaffer Hussain won the under-19 title in the Bahrain Open Cycling Championship organised by the Bahrain Cycling Association in co-operation with Galali Club in Muharraq.  

He's a veteran reporter, digging up the latest fitness news. She's an irreverent columnist with a knack for getting people off the couch and into the gym. Together, they're here to handle your worst work-out dilemmas and exercise questions.  

San Diego, CA - On January 17, 2009, Dr. Jason Karp of RunCoachJason.com will host the VO2max Distance Running Clinic for runners, coaches, and fitness professionals at the Marina Village Conference Center in San Diego's beautiful Mission Bay.  

FRIDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Regular participation in community exercise programs can help older adults boost their upper- and lower-body strength.  

The US Women's Cycling Development program was founded by former pro rider, Michael Engleman, as a way to help promising young women cyclists reach their full potential as athletes. The USWCDP networks current and former women pro riders with up and coming athletes through mentoring and coaching...  

There are many benefits of aerobic exercise: It strengthens your heart. Cardio can give a person a huge psychological/stress release. You can literally feel the stresses melt away. Because the endorphins levels go up there can be a feeling of power or being on top of the world.  

RUNNING Dec. 27 MADD Dash 5K and Resolution Run Al Lopez Park, Tampa  

Tom Vinson, national events manager for Colorado Springs, Colo.-based USA Cycling will visit Bend on Thursday and Friday to meet local tourism officials and tour The Old Mill District, which could be the venue for the 2009 and 2010 USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships.Bend and Spokane...  

Brad Smith fills a lot of roles in the New York Jet offense: wide receiver and sometimes running back and quarterback. He visited a school in Madison last week in another role, that of encouraging youngsters to exercise and stay in shape.  

Former world road cycling champion Johan Museeuw received a suspended jail sentence for his involvement in a 2003 doping scandal which cast a pall over his career. A Belgium court gave Museeuw and three lesser-known local riders suspended terms of 10 months, on top of a fine.  

Spain, led by Alberto Contador and Carlos Sastre, dominated another doping-rocked year of cycling but will face a daunting task to retain their status when Lance Armstrong returns from three years in retirement.  

Oleg Tinkov is leaving cycling and the team he funded for the last two years - Tinkoff Credit Systems. The Russian businessman met Cyclingnews' Gregor Brown to explain why he will not be continuing in 2009 with Team Katusha.  

Most view winter running the way I regard eating liver -- marginally better than a prostate exam. That opinion hasn't deterred my wife, who wrenched [...]  

An “active shooter” exercise involving local and state law enforcement agencies, emergency medical services and hospital personnel will be conducted at Texas A&M; University Thursday.  

What are your fitness/exercise goals for 2009? well my exercise regieme has gone completely to pot this month due to a bad cold/cough that I just can't seem to shift.  

While they typically fly under the radar of the general public - and often their spouses - the members of Orono's Road Kill Cycling Club will shed their relative anonymity this week.  

THE cream of Tasmanian cycling was in Paradise yesterday. The rolling hills of the Central Coast provided the perfect training ground and the company the ideal support as the State's numerous overseas-based pro riders return home for Christmas.  

FRIDAY, Dec. 19 (HealthDay News) -- Less TV and more exercise may help reduce incidence of type 2 diabetes, especially among black women, a new report shows.  

Luanda — To turn cycling into the country's third main sport, after football and basketball, is the main goal of the candidate to the post of chairman of the Angolan Cycling Federation (FACI), Gilchrist Adolfo, ANGOP has learnt.