Wes Emmert: Fitness myths debunked

A look at six myths about fitness and why they are wrong.

Jon Wertheim: Federer's new coach, how Fish cut weight, more mail

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Study: Weight Issues Move Up Need For Walkers, Canes, Other Devices

Obese older adults are more likely to use walkers, canes and other mobility devices at a younger age, and may run the risk of using them incorrectly, according to new research from Purdue University. "Baby Boomers are coming of age and obesity is an epidemic for this population as well," said Karis Pressler, a doctoral student in sociology and gerontology and the project's lead author. "This ...

On Writing and Running

Im not much of a runner. In fact, itd be more correct to say Im something of a slow and reluctant jogger, and a pretty amateur one at that.

Fábregas and Van Persie to miss opener at Liverpool

World Cup finalists not due back until August 5 Arsenal eye Werder Bremen's Per Mertesacker Arsène Wenger has suggested that Cesc Fábregas and Robin van Persie will struggle to be fit for Arsenal's opening game of the Premier League season, against Liverpool at Anfield two weeks on Sunday. The manager has also effectively confirmed that he is in negotiations with Werder Bremen over the ...