Fitness and Exercise - Original Articles

From the best time to work out to zeroing in on exercises you love, here's how to rev up your routine so you can start to see results.

Foundation Training, a series of movements developed by a chiropractor, is an active approach that has helped many overcome back pain and get on with their lives.

More than one third of adults and nearly one in five children are obese. However, not all fat is created equal.

Excess abdominal fat, especially visceral fat, may be a risk factor for some serious health problems. Fortunately, you can take measures to improve your health. Here's how.

Relieve stress, reduce pain, and even improve your mood. If you lack the time or money to see a professional masseuse, here's how to reap the benefits of this therapy in the comfort of your own home.

A growing number of individuals are getting fit by working out with gray-haired trainers. Learn how you can benefit from the wisdom and experience of these in-shape seniors.

If you want to lose weight, running is the clear winner. But there are many benefits of walking, too. Here's the whole scoop.

Can taking a new approach to training improve your performance? Find out.

When the temperatures rise, freshen up your workout by exercising in the fresh air. Here's how to maximize your efforts, and also stay safe, while breaking a sweat in the great outdoors.

Have you heard about high-intensity interval training? It's a harder, faster, quicker and, quite possibly, a fitter form of fitness that nets big results in less time.

Nearly any exercise can be modified to compensate for injuries, or even pregnancy. Here are some ideas.

Water-related exercise is easy on the body and burns calories, too. Here's how to make a splash.

The key to exercise success? Rest. Learn why, plus get important tips for incorporating recovery into your fitness routine.

Whether you're new to exercise or not, a personal trainer can help you determine a baseline for five key areas of fitness. From there, you can use those numbers to track your progress and stay motivated.

Reducing the risk of injury is just one of the benefits of a good stretch. Read on for simple stretches to keep you flexible from head to toe.

Here are six dance workouts destined to keep you moving, sweating, and burning serious calories.

How long does it take to get "cut arms" and "ripped abs?" That depends on how you train, what you eat, and how careful you are about form and technique.

If catching up on the news or catching up with a friend is what it takes to get you to the gym, go for it! Just make sure you don't become too distracted that your workout falls by the wayside.

New science suggests shorter workouts may be just as effective as longer ones.

Can't exercise like you used to? Follow this five-part strategy to stave off weight gain as get older.

You don't have to be be an extreme couponer to shop smart. Read on for tips on how to score great deals all year 'round.

Is your workout working for you? Here are four moves to strengthen and stretch the muscles you use most.

Science offers clues as to why some people look forward to exercise while others avoid it at all costs.

A bigger middle doesn't have to accompany the change of life. From counting calories to upping your activity level, here's how to fight back.

Taking a brisk walk or doing a crossword puzzle: Which one is better for brain health? You may be surprised to learn the answer.

Typically, medication and therapy have been the go-treatments for ADHD. Now researchers are saying that exercise may provide some benefits as well.

Do you often wake up with an aching back? Use these techniques to limber up.

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

A new study says yes. In fact, weight lifting, biking, and abdominal exercises were the common causes. Find out more.

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