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Few women have the luxury of lacing up whenever they like. Most have to sweat it out before work or after .

Have you ever wondered what's in those myriad air fresheners that make your home smell like a tropical vacation or a woodsy cabin surrounded by wildflowers? It's certainly not roses... Here are five reasons we think you should avoid air fresheners altogether.

Emmaus publisher Rodale is entering the online retail business, hoping that readers interested in the ultimate bikini body and how to build beach muscle will also be inclined to drop $48 on a microfiber yoga towel made with recycled coconut shells or $199 on a pair of organic cotton skinny jeans.

The cost for the Dream Come True Ride or Stride is $25. Participants can ride bicycles or walk on the trails.

Did you wake up early for your new spin class? Tweet about it! A new study shows using Twitter as a support network can help people shed extra pounds.

Whip out a pen and paper and quickly write down the top 5 to 10 stresses that wear you down and always seem to be percolating in the back of your mind.

I've been looking forward to today's lunch for quite a while. David Zinczenko , who I met in this very dining room many years ago, was joining me with his business partner Stephen Perrine and Patrick Connors , the publisher of Men's Fitness .

The Food Systems panel is a star-studded group of food thought leaders - so you can't miss this one.

As a farmer I revel in spring, with its quick weather changes, cracking buds, chorus of flowers, and dramatic transformation of landscape.

A cute apron has garden creatures, but doesn't have the requirements for Maria Rodale, who's on a search for the best gardening apron.

Perhaps because I'm a notorious mess whenever I do anything, I'm obsessed with aprons.

Two years ago, Men's Fitness put Vin Diesel on its cover, wearing a red, body-hugging T-shirt and surrounded by coverlines that screamed "Instant muscle" and "53 fat-burning tips." Vin is back for the June issue, and while he's still showing off his biceps, this time he's sporting John Varvatos and Banana Republic.

Try these tips from Women's Health magazine, published by Rodale of Emmaus , on how to avoid grimy gym germs: 1 Although they're not completely foolproof, flip-flops will provide a barrier between you and the floors and you and the shower room.

Let's make a few things clear. One, it's been about 19 years since I spent any time trying to potty train a child.