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S is for stress; a working woman's handbook

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Over half the women with children younger than three have jobs. Working women still do 70-80% of the chores at home. These and other factors are causing an increase in chronic stress among women. Exercise is one way to relieve stress. This, and other means of coping with stress are discussed.

Health aspects, Women, Stress management, Women's health

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Pilates, a quiet storm: fitness formula for the future

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Pilates is an increasingly popular and highly-adaptable system of exercise. Joseph Pilates originated the system and various apparati in the early 1900s. First used by dancers, it has now become popular with athletes and entertainment personalities.

Equipment and supplies, Physical fitness, Exercise equipment

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Get in line

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In-line skating can burn as much as 800 calories an hour with little stress to the joints. An exercise routine that teaches basics such as stopping and starting, and more advanced moves, such as turning and crossover steps is presented.

Women's fitness, Roller-skating, Roller skating

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