Fitness and Exercise - Original Articles

One size doesn't fit all when it comes to getting in shape. No matter where you start out, you have a unique fitness ID to discover, develop, and change as you grow.

The gym is great for improving health, but it can also be a danger zone. Some of the biggest safety issues happen right after your workout.

Is laughter the best medicine? Members of "Laughter Clubs" that span the globe heartily chuckle, "Yes!"

Who can you count on to motivate, inspire, and coax you? To sweat, grunt, and whine with you? To kick you off the couch and run with you? Your gym buddy, of course. But how do you find a good one?

One of the newest players in the fitness world is one of the oldest nutritional substances on earth. Bovine colostrum (also known as early cow s milk) is making a name as a powerful way to increase athletic performance and speed recovery time after extreme workouts.

Get in shape, and have fun doing it, with video gaming systems that incorporate active fitness.

Bump up your fitness level with these 10 simple adjustments to your daily habits.

Although avoiding fatty foods is the key to being lean, current science indicates that overeating doesn't tell the whole story.

If you're looking for a new twist on a classic workout and you're into dance, Pilates, or yoga, then a barre or ballet workout might be perfect for you.

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

Beetroot juice just might be the newest super drink. Some elite runners drink it by the gallon and swear that it boosts athletic performance. So, what's the real story behind beetroot juice?

Fitness imparts a slew of health benefits, but if you re living with certain diabetes-related complications, some exercises could end up doing more harm than good. Here s how to navigate through the confusion and find a workout that works for you.

You know exercise provides both physical and emotional benefits. But what does it do for your cognitive function? Here's another compelling reason to go for that fitness walk.

Watching your weight or looking to up your nutrients? Smoothies are a delicious and easy way to add fruits and vegetables to your diet. Try some of these.

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

Whether you're an avid runner or a beginner, running a marathon is an attainable goal with the right training, attitude, and strategy.

You don t need to shy away from running in freezing weather as long as you re properly prepared. Here's how to get ready and go.

If you re tired of dragging yourself to the gym, maybe it s time to move your workout to the dance floor.

Having too much or too little of something can be harmful. Learn how having a balancing act with exercise can create optimal health for your sperm.

For many long distance runners and other athletes, diarrhea is an unwanted workout buddy. It affects up to 80 percent of marathoners and other extreme athletes.

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.

Being old just got younger. However, to achieve that there's something you need to do.

There are steps you can take to keep your feet healthy and minimize your risk of serious complications. Get started with these simple tips.

If you have Erectile Dysfunction (ED), getting your sex life back on track is probably a top priority. As a first step, consider whether these lifestyle changes are at the root of your sexual woes.

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.

Learn how pro-bowler Ryan Schafer, who has type 1 diabetes, shares his time and talents to help others with the disease.

Many fit women are turning to mini-liposuction procedures to remove problem fat deposits that can't be removed naturally. But does this trend represent a dangerous quest for perfection?

Fluid retention is a common occurrence. Here are 10 lifestyle changes you can make to help reduce or eliminate excess fluids.

Physicians and fitness experts are teaming up to help patients exercise their way to wellness.