Fitness and Exercise - Original Articles
While it's true that as kids get older you have less influence on them as parents, don't discount your role in modeling good (and bad) behavior. While what you say to them may sometimes fall on deaf ears, what you do will certainly be noticed.
Who needs a treadmill? Here are 10 smart ways to build exercise into your day with no special equipment needed.
Cardio cinemas are cropping up around the country, allowing people to catch up on their movies, while getting a killer workout. This may be multitasking at its best.
Regular exercise is a vital part of health, happiness, and, if one's lucky, a chiseled set of abs. But occasionally, a man may find himself with the undesirable after-effects of a hard workout namely, athlete's foot and jock itch.
Forget about that famous "runner's high." Serious runners will tell you: running hurts, at least at first. If you can't run away from the pain, should you run through it?
No matter your age, you have peers out there who push fitness to a new level. Here are the secrets they already know.
If your calorie-burning workouts are often followed by calorie-crazed binges, you might as well not be exercising at all. So, how do you put an end to this vicious cycle? We've got eight effective ways.
This exercise combo is proven to make the biggest positive impact on your blood sugar.
Exercise is the best medicine for almost everything that ails you, but what should you know to make sure you don't push yourself too far if you have heart disease?
Here's a new idea that just might be the best way for aging people to get fit.
A new study reveals yet another reason to exercise, one that may have a positive impact on those living with heart disease in the future.
We know baking soda is good for taking the stink out of refrigerators and shoes. It's also an age-old remedy for tummy aches. But could it be the latest sports-enhancing ingredient as well?
Here are 10-plus-one ways to keep your family moving when it's too cold to play outside.
Spare time is at a premium these days. If you find it difficult to find time to work out, worry not; we've provided you with calorie-burning gold.
Trying to lose weight but can't? Well, before you place the blame on this or that, it may be time to take a good look at what you've been doing.
To find out if your workout is tough enough, ask yourself these five questions.
In recent years, scientists have recognized a link between asthma and obesity, but understanding which problem comes first hasn't been quite as clear.
Many people are frustrated however; when after months of exercise classes, miles on the treadmill, and lifting the equivalent of the Empire State Building they still haven't lost an ounce. So, what's the truth about exercise and weight loss?
While it's difficult to determine the exact reason, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: Treating depression helps patients lose weight.
You go to the gym for health and wellness purposes, but this fitness-intense environment can intensify your allergic asthma symptoms. Head off these triggers before you head out.
It's hard to reach your goals when you can't see them. That's where a fitness role model comes in.
You've heard it a million times, but the next time you hear "you are what you eat," you can be sure that the statement has been validated by numerous studies.
Women simultaneously give their best as professionals, mothers, wives, friends, sisters, daughters, and more. They work inside and outside the home and somehow find time for everyone...except the one person who is most important: Herself.
Which workouts to try--and which ones to avoid--if you have RA.
ER visits for concussions are on the rise but that's not all, research shows concussion risks, and symptoms, differ for girls and boys.
According to the American Council on Exercise (ACE), 10 big mistakes many people make while exercising at the gym can wreck their workout and lead to injury and pain.
With winter comes a craving for a little sunshine. But as we soak up the season's rays, it can be easy to forget about one big health essential: sunscreen.
What's the least expensive and most convenient way to get a total workout? Lace up your sneakers and walk out the door. Turning your walk into a workout is easy. Just follow these steps.
"Mudding" is a growing trend in which the cardiovascular demands of a long-distance run is coupled with the physical demands of a military-style obstacle course and the carefree atmosphere of a summer-time musical festival.
If you've resolved to start walking more, be sure you don't walk right into injury or pain. Follow our tips to avoid everything from blisters to shin splints.