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Top 7 recommendations for New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

Physician involvement. Speak with a physician prior to beginning a new exercise routine and/or altering your diet. If there are any underlying conditions that have gone unnoticed, this will prevent you from doing more harm than good. Think big, start small. Make long-term goals that will be obtainable then make small, short-term goals that will lead… Continue reading Top 7 recommendations for New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

Inclusive Health and Wellness Tips for Every Body

It’s easy to hibernate when the weather is cold and dreary, but it’s important to stay on top of health and fitness routines. For those who have a disability, suffered from a stroke or other medical condition, it may be hard to find exercises that work with physical limitations that can be done at home.… Continue reading Inclusive Health and Wellness Tips for Every Body

Four Exercise Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Are you considering adding exercise to your daily routine or significantly increasing your level of activity? If so, the National Institute on Aging (NIA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH, has some specific recommendations for you. Before beginning, be sure to talk with your doctor about the exercises and physical activities that are… Continue reading Four Exercise Questions to Ask Your Doctor

8 Running Moves to Keep Legs Loose & Responsive

Often runners feel great during a hard workout, take the next run easy, perhaps a second run easy, and then attempt another hard workout. For this second hard run, though, they feel less crisp, not as light on their feet, and the results and therefore motivation suffer. The reality of this situation is that the… Continue reading 8 Running Moves to Keep Legs Loose & Responsive

How Active Are We?

More than 1 in 5 adults is inactive in all but four states, according to new state maps of adult physical inactivity prevalence released in January 2022 by the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) For these maps, physical inactivity for adults is defined as not participating in any physical activities outside of… Continue reading How Active Are We?

6 Healthy Habits to Make Men Fit for Life

Many men fool themselves into thinking they can wait to focus on their health until sometime in the future when they’re less busy; however, the habits we develop and maintain end up shaping us through the 20s and 30s. That’s according to Dr. Martin Miner, Regional Medical Director of Vault Health, a men’s telehealth company.… Continue reading 6 Healthy Habits to Make Men Fit for Life

The Post-Pandemic Workout: How to Get Back in Shape

Editor’s note: Throughout the last year, as this country battled Covid 19, quarantines and loss of amenities, fitness routines fell by the wayside. Sure, a privileged few had the time, motivation and money to equip their homes, but most didn’t. As a result, more sedentary lifestyles led to weight gain. As we all start to… Continue reading The Post-Pandemic Workout: How to Get Back in Shape

Some of the Biggest Mistakes People Over 40 Make When Starting an Exercise Program

Pain isn’t gain. It can keep you from working out. It’s time to learn how to recover faster. As you hit middle age and beyond, the benefits of exercise go beyond physical health. Being physically active can support your cognitive health and put you in a better mood. Fitness is also associated with improved balance as… Continue reading Some of the Biggest Mistakes People Over 40 Make When Starting an Exercise Program

When You Should – or Shouldn’t – Use a Fitness App for Weight Loss

In the new year, hundreds of thousands of people resolve to lose weight and/or become more active. And a smart fitness device like Apple Watch or Fitbit might seem like a great way to track calories and steps. But, experts advise, be sure you’re using a device or app for the right purpose and that… Continue reading When You Should – or Shouldn’t – Use a Fitness App for Weight Loss

Fitness Instructors’ Remarks Can Influence Women’s Attitude about Themselves

Women in exercise classes feel good about themselves if the instructor makes positive remarks about strength instead of implicitly criticizing body types, according to new research. “Our goal was to determine whether the psychological outcomes of a fitness class might vary based on whether the instructor made motivational comments based on health versus appearance,” said… Continue reading Fitness Instructors’ Remarks Can Influence Women’s Attitude about Themselves

How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for yourself as an older adult. It can prevent many of the health problems that seem to come with age. It also helps your muscles grow stronger so you can keep doing your day-to-day activities without becoming dependent on others. Not doing… Continue reading How Much Physical Activity Do Older Adults Need?

A Crowdsourced App for Exercise

Researchers have created a crowdsourced platform that can rival professional trainers’ apps in effectiveness. The platform, developed at the University of Washington and Seattle University, is called CrowdFit and was presented in a paper at the 2018 CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems in Montreal. It relies on nonexperts to create workout regimens… Continue reading A Crowdsourced App for Exercise

How Healthy Are You?

Millions of people set goals to improve their health and fitness. The problem is that many don’t know what the signs of health are and how to tell if they are healthy to begin with. The good news is that there is no one thing that determines how healthy someone is. Rather, it’s a variety… Continue reading How Healthy Are You?

Which Fitness Trends to Leave Behind in 2018 and Which Ones to Embrace

Fitness may be something that stays consistent, but the trends surrounding it tend to change with the times. Gone are the popular days of the hula hoop, vibration belts, and Jane Fonda home workouts. There are new fitness trends that emerge in their places and ones that we should embrace in order to get the… Continue reading Which Fitness Trends to Leave Behind in 2018 and Which Ones to Embrace

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Exercise

We’ve all heard the adage that you should check with your doctor before beginning or changing an exercise program. But what exactly can you ask him to get the best answer. The experts from Go4Life, a division of the National Institute on Aging, have some suggestions: Are there any exercises or activities I should avoid?… Continue reading Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Exercise

Don’t Let Your Fitness Routine Get Boring!

Some people like to walk on a treadmill at the gym, and can do that every day without needing to change their approach. Others find that kind of activity boring. The key to sticking with exercise is to make it interesting and enjoyable. Here, from the experts at Go4Life, a division of the National Institute… Continue reading Don’t Let Your Fitness Routine Get Boring!

Getting Back to Exercise after A Break

Don’t lose your fitness motivation! Here, the experts from Go4Life, a division of the National Institute on Aging, tell you how to stay on your fitness track: Vacation? Flu? Out-of-town guests? Many things can interrupt your physical activity routine, but you can start again and be successful. Here are a few ideas to help. Don’t… Continue reading Getting Back to Exercise after A Break