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Magic Pill

A daily dose of get-up-and-go

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The Magic Pill, Episode #1: The Rewards Right Now

The Magic Pill, Episode #1: The Rewards Right Now

The pilot episode of The Magic Pill, WBUR's new exercise podcast, focuses on the immediate rewards of moving more. Sign ... Read more

31 Aug 2016

9mins

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The Magic Pill, Episode #2: What Exercise Means To You

The Magic Pill, Episode #2: What Exercise Means To You

We look at what exercise means to you and how that meaning may have become polluted over the years.

1 Sep 2016

8mins

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Magic Pill, Episode #3: Losing Weight And Keeping It Off

Magic Pill, Episode #3: Losing Weight And Keeping It Off

Exercise may not be a very effective way to lose weight, but there's solid evidence that it really helps keep weight off... Read more

2 Sep 2016

9mins

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Magic Pill, Episode #4: The Big Reasons For Small Changes

Magic Pill, Episode #4: The Big Reasons For Small Changes

You might want to sign up right now for a marathon, but in this episode we discuss the upside of slow, gradual change.

2 Sep 2016

9mins

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Magic Pill, Episode #5: What To Do When You Fall Down

Magic Pill, Episode #5: What To Do When You Fall Down

Chances are, whether now or later, you'll fall off your new exercise wagon. If/when you do, you might try a little self-... Read more

2 Sep 2016

8mins

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Magic Pill, Episode #6: But What If I Just Don't Have Time to Exercise?

Magic Pill, Episode #6: But What If I Just Don't Have Time to Exercise?

Your life may be so demanding that you really, truly have no time to get to the gym. But Episode 6 of The Magic Pill off... Read more

3 Sep 2016

9mins

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Magic Pill, Episode #7: Peer Pressure — The Good Kind

Magic Pill, Episode #7: Peer Pressure — The Good Kind

In this episode we examine how social bonds can help motivate us to exercise.

6 Sep 2016

7mins

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Magic Pill, Episode #8: So Many Reasons Not To Exercise

Magic Pill, Episode #8: So Many Reasons Not To Exercise

Our minds can come up with so many reasons not to exercise. This episode offers a reality check on which reasons actuall... Read more

7 Sep 2016

9mins

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Magic Pill, Episode #9: The Joy Of Lifting Weights (Really)

Magic Pill, Episode #9: The Joy Of Lifting Weights (Really)

We look at how important strength training is to your overall fitness, and how building muscle mass can help you maintai... Read more

8 Sep 2016

10mins

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Magic Pill, Episode #10: 'Exercise Is Like Taking A Little Prozac And A Little Ritalin'

Magic Pill, Episode #10: 'Exercise Is Like Taking A Little Prozac And A Little Ritalin'

Magic Pill takes a look at how exercise can improve our mood.

8 Sep 2016

10mins

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