Fitness

Losing weight is hard enough, but it's even harder when you don't have a good support system around you. For example, you put together a fresh salad, grilled chicken and a side of whole grains so whole-grainy, you're wondering if it's possible to ove...

Losing weight is hard enough, but it's even harder...

If you want to lose weight, get healthy and/or build muscle, hiring a personal trainer can be a step in the right direction. A good trainer can help you set up a program that meets your goals and teach you the best way to exercise. Finding and choosi...

If you want to lose weight, get healthy and/or bui...

Do you ever get confused about health, fitness, weight loss or working out? Do you search for answers to your questions on the Internet? If so you may have run into the confusing world of information overload. Here's the scenario: you have a burning ...

Do you ever get confused about health, fitness, we...

You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, but what does that mean? In general, a healthy person doesn't smoke, is at a healthy weight, eats healthy and exercises. Sounds simple, doesn't it? The trick to healthy living is making small changes.....

You hear a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, b...

For many people, this often comes down to the weight issue, namely, which one will help you lose weight the fastest? The short answer here is: The one you actually use. And, for exercise, not as a Royal Throne for your cat (or, perhaps that only occu...

For many people, this often comes down to the weig...

Each week I get questions about cardio--how often we should do it, how hard we should work and why we need it in the first place. Many of us are confused about what to do because there are conflicting opinons about how much cardio we really need. The...

Each week I get questions about cardio--how often ...

Joining a gym is almost like getting married. Not only are you financially bound to the gym of your choice, you're also investing time with your gym. Unlike your spouse, however, a gym isn't going to get mad if you don't show up. In fact, your gym is...

Joining a gym is almost like getting married. Not ...

If you struggle with exercise, this 6 week program walks you through a basic fitness program that includes cardio, strength training and flexibility exercises. Each week, you'll receive a schedule with progressively more challenging workouts, allowin...

If you struggle with exercise, this 6 week program...

Treadmills and elliptical trainers are two of the most popular pieces of exercise equipment and are excellent tools for getting an aerobic workout indoors. When you compare treadmills vs elliptical trainers, you will quickly realize that ellipticals ...

Treadmills and elliptical trainers are two of the ...

Why Have a Personal Trainer? A trainer will: assess your individual abilities and needs. help you set realistic goals. personalize your workouts so that they help you achieve your goals. ensure you are doing exercises correctly and provide instant f...

Why Have a Personal Trainer? A trainer will: asse...

My 15-year-old daughter has been exercising multiple times a day and it's beginning to take over her life. Can this be bad for her? - Julie Excessive exercising can indeed be detrimental to your daughter's health. Over-exercising, often associated wi...

My 15-year-old daughter has been exercising multip...

I know lifting weights boosts metabolism, but since my body is still developing, will it prevent my bones from fully growing? - Inessa* Many misconceptions surround strength training. Done properly, strength training is an important component of any ...

I know lifting weights boosts metabolism, but sinc...

Is there such a thing as working out too much? Also, how can I vary my workout routine? - Luisa* Exercising, like many things, is great in moderation. But it's definitely possible to push yourself too hard in the gym. Joint or muscle pain may be a si...

Is there such a thing as working out too much? Als...

What is the best motivation to use to exercise when a workout buddy is unavailable? - Jodi Motivation is key to maintaining a regular exercise schedule — yes, schedule. Exercise can be fun and entertaining, but if you're not keeping a schedule, chanc...

What is the best motivation to use to exercise whe...

How can I make my upper and inner thighs thinner? - Jasmine* It's impossible to lose weight in just one specific area of the body, even if you do have one of those springy exercise things. When you lose weight, you lose it all over your body, not jus...

How can I make my upper and inner thighs thinner? ...

Asthma and Athletes People with asthma can do more than play sports: They can excel at them. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, asthma affects more than 20% of elite athletes, and 1 in every 6 Olympic athletes. Even...

Asthma and Athletes People with asthma can do more...

I'm active in cross-country at my school and I love to run and stay fit. But I have excess calcium on my right knee and I get a huge muscle spasm in my lower back. What can I do to increase my chances of running better and staying fit without hurting...

I'm active in cross-country at my school and I lov...

Rachel and her cheerleading team practice three to five times a week. Rachel feels a lot of pressure to keep her weight down — as head cheerleader, she wants to set an example to the team. So she adds extra daily workouts to her regimen. But lately, ...

Rachel and her cheerleading team practice three to...

People with asthma have what is called a chronic or continuing problem with their airways, which can become swollen, narrowed, and clogged with mucus. To make matters worse, common stuff, like pollen and cigarette smoke, can worsen breathing problems...

People with asthma have what is called a chronic o...

11:16:56Want to know how to improve sports performance or what makes a good athlete? Ask a coach! Swim coach Bob Bowman has worked with Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps for 14 years. He shares his thoughts on everything from recognizing talent to...

11:16:56Want to know how to improve sports perform...

You may love the challenge of lifting, especially if you and your friends do it together. You'll definitely see results over a few months in your ability to progressively lift more weight. But there are a few things to look out for. Because your bone...

You may love the challenge of lifting, especially ...