Fitness

The first time I joined a gym, I was 24 and scrawny. The jacked guy at the front desk said all new members received a T-shirt and asked me for my size. Small, I said. He threw me a muumuu. "This is a large," he replied. "It's all we have. Once you st...

The first time I joined a gym, I was 24 and scrawn...

If you've ever politely laughed at a terrible joke or told your brother-in-law that his botched haircut really "brings out his eyes," then you won't be surprised to learn that a new study from Florida State University confirms our aversion to offerin...

If you've ever politely laughed at a terrible joke...

Misplaced keys. The inability to find the right word. That midday dip in work productivity. All annoying, for sure--but that's not the only thing they have in common. As bizarre as it sounds, scheduling more gym time might be the solution to all thre...

Misplaced keys. The inability to find the right wo...

Get ready to be inspired: This workout trio may just make winter your favorite walking season. Head outdoors for a routine that cranks up the intensity, helps keep your muscles warm, and ensures a quick return home.If getting outside is impossible, w...

Get ready to be inspired: This workout trio may ju...

For most people, outdoor cardio exercise may be safer in cooler weather than on hot, humid days. Your body temperature rises as you walk, so when it's sultry outside, you're getting a double dose of heat. When it turns cold, on the other hand, you ca...

For most people, outdoor cardio exercise may be sa...

Whether you're looking to boost your energy, slim down, de-stress, or firm up, these strategies will show you what you need to meet your goals:Start with the right equipment. When it comes to walking, shoes are your most important walking gear. To ge...

Whether you're looking to boost your energy, slim ...

Here are five exercises to strengthen the commonly weak zones that support walking—ankles, hips, and abs. For best results, do these exercises at least every other day.Get StrongFoot Tap Targets ankles and shins. Sitting with your feet flat on the fl...

Here are five exercises to strengthen the commonly...

When it’s glazed over outside, the treadmill is a fantastic training tool. The trick is to tailor your gym workouts to mimic outdoor conditions. ‘Without obstacles like hills and wind, your heart rate will be lower on a treadmill,’ says AJ Perera, Fi...

When it’s glazed over outside, the treadmill is a ...

Love your walks but aren't seeing results? Maybe you're finally ready to shake off those couch-potato crumbs and shed your extra pounds--for good. (Search: Walk to lose weight) Whatever your goal, we've created a walking plan that beats boredom and b...

Love your walks but aren't seeing results? Maybe y...

Think of exercise as medicine without the pill: It not only helps lower blood sugar, but it also improves heart health, strengthens bones, reduces stress, and trims inches off your waist. Plus, people with type 2 diabetes who are taking meds can ofte...

Think of exercise as medicine without the pill: It...

Bad day? Don’t wrap yourself in a Snuggie and make a date with your DVR and a carton of ice cream just yet. Experts agree that working out—even just for 15 minutes—will boost your mood, keep you calm, and improve your coping skills. Here, why exercis...

Bad day? Don’t wrap yourself in a Snuggie and make...

THURSDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- Exercising enough to break a sweat most days might slightly reduce the risk of stroke in middle-aged and older people compared to those who are inactive, a new study suggests -- although the findings aren't defin...

THURSDAY, July 18 (HealthDay News) -- Exercising e...

SATURDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Summer practice and fall sports seasons will soon be here and young athletes need to begin training now to help prevent heat-related illnesses, an expert says.Many youngsters have spent the first month of summer v...

SATURDAY, Aug. 3 (HealthDay News) -- Summer practi...

THURSDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Easing hot flashes is not among the many benefits that exercise offers women, a new study indicates.The researchers looked at 248 women who were either approaching menopause or were postmenopausal. They were divid...

THURSDAY, Aug. 1 (HealthDay News) -- Easing hot fl...

MONDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Although the specter of climate change typically raises concerns about acute events such as hurricanes, droughts and heat waves, new research suggests that global warming may have a much broader chronic impact: the...

MONDAY, Feb. 25 (HealthDay News) -- Although the s...

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- People who suffer sudden cardiac arrest at a fitness center are more likely to survive than those stricken at other indoor locations such as restaurants or malls, a new study finds.The improved chance of survival...

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 7 (HealthDay News) -- People who s...

(HealthDay News) -- Many women are eager to slim down after baby arrives, but it takes time for your body to recover.The American Council on Exercise offers these suggestions for new moms:- Talk to your doctor about when it is safe to resume exercise...

(HealthDay News) -- Many women are eager to slim d...

THURSDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) -- If you decide to hit the gym in hopes that a quick dose of exercise will cure your insomnia, a new study suggests that will not be enough.While adopting an exercise program did ultimately help some insomniacs sle...

THURSDAY, Aug. 15 (HealthDay News) -- If you decid...

Physical activity, along with a healthy diet, is one of the most important things you can do to achieve a healthy lifestyle and good overall health. An active lifestyle should consist of at least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days of the week....

Physical activity, along with a healthy diet, is o...

A lot of people complain about being overweight around the waist and the tummy, and try various diets to lose the extra bulging weight. What you should know is that there is no diet, miracle food, medications or herb that will cause your body to lose...

A lot of people complain about being overweight ar...

Everybody these days seems to blame weight gain or the inability to maintain a healthy weight after following a diet on low metabolism. Is this always the case? Sometimes low metabolism is to blame.Going on a diet can slow your metabolism down, makin...

Everybody these days seems to blame weight gain or...