Cold weather doesn't have to put a freeze on your outdoor exercise program. If you take precautions, you can still work out when the weather turns chilly.
The major culprit behind the U.S. decline in physical activity may be our own high-tech and increasingly sedentary lifestyle.
Simply lacing your shoes or sneakers properly, along with choosing a shoe that fits your foot correctly, can add comfort to your stride and prevent foot injuries.
Playing tennis or racquetball is a fun way to boost the intensity of your fitness program, as well as improve your balance, strength and agility.
The shoulder is the most mobile joint in the body, but because of this flexibility, it is not very stable and is easily injured.
A training log helps you organize and save information about your exercise routine so you can work toward your important goals.
The American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Sports Medicine now say that strength training is fine for kids, as long as they are supervised and don't try to lift too much weight.
Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals.
Taking time each week to build your strength can help you live a more healthy and independent life. Read on to dispel myths and to get the facts about strength training.
Detailed information on bicycle, in-line skating, skateboarding, and scooter safety
Invest some time at the gym to get your muscles in peak condition.
Cold weather doesn't have to put a chill on your fitness routine, even if the treadmill or stair-stepper seems boring compared with jogging or riding your bike outside.
With a sailboat, canoe, kayak, windsurfing outfit or pair of water skis, you can explore a whole new world of activities. Once you've embraced proper training and safety, you'll get a fine, fun workout.
Riding a bicycle can be an excellent fitness activity. Cyclists can burn 400 to 700 calories an hour when they're pedaling at a good pace.
Stretching is an easy thing you can do to improve your health, yet it's often the most neglected part of people's fitness regimens. Stretching can reduce your injury risk and help you become more limber, regardless of your age and physical condition.
Fitness has a mental component, in addition to physical challenges. Even if you're in great shape, you can encounter intellectual obstacles that can decrease your motivation and stifle your performance.
Good preventive steps: Warm up before you work out, alternate days for exercising certain muscle groups, and cool down when you're done.
Joining a fitness facility is costly -- from a few hundred dollars to more than $1,000 per year. To make sure your money is well spent, manage your membership the same way you would any other significant investment -- by keeping your eye on your goals.
Dehydration and heat stroke are two very common heat-related diseases that can be life-threatening if left untreated.
Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle.
It may not always be possible to avoid injury when playing sports, especially physical contact sports, but participants can help protect themselves. Properly preparing before and after a game or practice session by warming up muscles and then stretching can help.
Getting to the gym for a weight workout isn't always easy. That's why it pays to have weights at home as a backup, or even as a substitute.
It's always important to talk with your healthcare provider before starting an exercise program. This is especially true if you have certain health conditions.
It may not be as trendy as Pilates or power yoga, but running still delivers a great fat-burning, stress-reducing aerobic workout.
Yoga is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of your age or fitness level.
Teen girls who are athletes face unique obstacles when it comes to their bodies and how well they perform.
What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries.
Misconceptions about weight training -- often based on unfounded fears of becoming too muscular -- can keep women from pushing their fitness levels.
People with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise without damaging their joints.
Most youngsters learn the basics of pedaling, steering and braking on a tricycle or "big wheel" cycle, and around age 4 are ready to try a two-wheeler with training wheels.
To keep stress at a minimum and reduce its effects on your life, you need to find and practice healthy ways to manage it.
Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Here are eight ways to exercise for a healthier heart.
People who keep lost weight off tend to have several habits in common. Here are strategies that can help you be a successful long-term loser.
Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free.
If you think that you can’t begin a strength-training program because you have heart disease, think again.
Exercise doesn't have to be vigorous to offer health benefits. Aim for at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity daily, or on most days of the week.
At least some anger is necessary for survival. Frequent or intense episodes of anger, however, aren’t good for you or the people around you. If you find yourself boiling mad more often than not, try some of these tips to keep your temper in check.
Finding ways to get exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health.
Snow sports can give you an excellent workout. They are cardio, so they work your heart and lungs, but they also strengthen your bones.
Activity can help prevent heart disease, cancer, and stroke. It can also lessen feelings of depression, and boost confidence. As children get older, they often reduce their physical activity. Because of this, making activity a family priority is key.
You’re not all wet if you like to exercise in the water. Swimming uses all your major muscles, builds strength and endurance, and increases flexibility. Because you have to work against the water’s resistance, you also can get an excellent aerobic workout.
A healthy lifestyle after age 50 can have many benefits, such as warding off high blood pressure, diabetes, and other health problems. These tips can help you pave the way for a fit future.
What do heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and depression have in common? Regular, exercise can help reduce your risk of developing these—and many other—health problems.
Ever heard the saying that a “body at rest is likely to stay at rest?” Well, the opposite is true, too. Get your body moving, and you’re likely to stay moving, reaping a host of health benefits as well. Cardiovascular exercise, or “cardio,” is activity that uses the major muscle groups of your body and raises your heart rate for a sustained period of time.