Fitness

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. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart. ...more

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. ...more

Simply lacing your shoes or sneakers correctly along with choosing a shoe that fits your foot correctly, can add comfort to your stride and prevent foot injuries. ...more

Dehydration means that you don’t have enough water in your body. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. ...more

When you sprain an ankle, 1 or more ligaments on the outside of your ankle become stretched or torn. ...more

What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries....more

Learn about the 4 major ligaments of the knee, and about common injuries, symptoms, and treatment. ...more

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. ...more

Stretching can keep your lower legs limber and your joints pain free....more

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. ...more

Invest some time at the gym to get your muscles in peak condition....more

Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals. ...more

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. ...more

Snow sports can give you an excellent workout. They are cardio, so they work your heart and lungs, but they also strengthen your bones. ...more

A training log helps you organize and save information about your exercise routine so you can work toward your important goals. ...more

Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle. ...more

Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more

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. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart. ...more

People with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise without damaging their joints. ...more

It may not always be possible to avoid injury when playing sports, especially physical contact sports. But there are things kids can do to protect themselves. Preparing before and after a game or practice session by warming up muscles and then stretching can help. ...more

Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. ...more

Misconceptions about weight training--often based on unfounded fears of becoming too muscular--can keep women from pushing their fitness levels. ...more

Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more

You’ve been vowing to get more exercise, so why not pump up the tires and head out on your bike? Better yet, get the family out with you, and everyone benefits....more

Most people would agree that it's no small problem when their feet ache. Yet foot problems and chronic pain often go ignored. Learning about foot care can help you recognize when to see a doctor for treatment....more