Fitness and Exercise - Staying on Track

An asthmatic woman from Westland, Michigan was able to be very physically active in her childhood. Now, a writer and athlete, she can run half marathons despite the limitations asthma has put on her life.

These therapeutic movements will help minimize stiffness, reduce back and joint pain, and retain flexibility.

Could improving your diet and exercise habits return your blood sugar to a normal range? Here's what the latest research says.

The short, chilly days of the season can easily derail your exercise efforts. Resolve to stay active by bringing your workout inside.

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Men's biology works differently. Learn the expert's action items for successful slimming.

With these tips you won’t need fancy equipment or a gym membership to get in shape.

You could be undermining your workout without even realizing it.

Get your A.M. workout started on the right foot by avoiding these common pitfalls.

Walking is great exercise. Here's how to turn up the intensity to burn more calories with every step.

A workout partner can motivate you to reach your fitness goals. And a virtual buddy can be just as effective in keeping you on track.

Here are the dos and don'ts to follow when it comes to working out for and with heartburn.

Not an early bird? Take a look at these benefits before you roll over and go back to sleep.

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Make sure to add these to your to-do list before you exercise.

From entrées and desserts to sodas and sides, Americans are supersizing. Learn how to choose healthier portions.

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Make hydration a priority before, during, and after your workout to keep your body nourished and replenished.

If you can barely find the energy to get yourself and your kids out the door in the morning and you're too tired to do anything at all after work, you probably feel that you don't have even a sliver of time to devote to exercise. Here's how to fix that.

When you consider all the different ways you can add exercise to your life, it's really not that difficult to make exercise fun, easy, and something that enriches you.

QualityHealth sits down with fitness expert Jackie Warner to discuss her initiative to give people with psoriasis a renewed resolve to get fit and feel great in their skin.

This drugstore staple is often overlooked in our search for the best health and beauty aids. But there are some good reasons to add this affordable compound to your shopping cart.

When you strengthen your heart to function more efficiently, you increase the ability of your heart and respiratory system to deliver oxygen and nutrients to tissues and to remove wastes.

If you find yourself shying away from strenuous activities because you're afraid they could set your asthma into gear, it's time to come up with an asthma-friendly exercise plan.

One of the ways you can make the most of being cancer free is by incorporating exercise into your regular lifestyle. The National Center on Physical Activity and Disability says that people recovering from treatment or in remission have the most to gain from rehabilitation and exercise training.

You can take a vacation from day-to-day living without forfeiting daily exercise and healthy eating. These practical tips will help you stave off the extra pounds without needing to give up festive foods and unforgettable fun.

Try these creative ways to exercise that are good for your body and easy on your wallet.

A new study finds that teens with dogs log more exercise per week as compared to their canine-free counterparts.

It's hard to find time for fitness, a sensible diet, and health screenings, especially when you work full time. That is, unless health and fitness opportunities come directly to you.