4 Fun Fitness Trends for 2024
New workout trends that can help shake up your routine this year
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Bye-Bye Excuses: How to Move Forward with Your Health and Fitness Goals
Don’t let excuses stand in your way of getting fit and healthy
It's (Exercise) Snack Time!
Quick bursts of physical activity throughout the day can be just as good for your health as longer workouts
I Got in the Best Shape of My Life After 50
After a frightening wakeup call, I turned my life around and created the best version of myself
How to Make Sustainable Lifestyle Changes in the New Year
From attainable workout goals to healthy eating habits to practicing self-care
I Fought Generational Obesity by Creating My Own Road Map to a Healthier, Happier Life
After being bullied by doctors my entire life, I finally got the courage to advocate for my health
Kids With Obesity Need Acceptance From Family and Friends, Not Just Better Diet Tips, to Succeed at Managing Their Weight
Slimming down requires much more than attention to diet and exercise
Why Students Learn Better When They Move Their Bodies Instead of Sitting Still at Their Desks
When our bodies are moving, our minds are more open to learning.
Outdoor Therapy? Yup, It’s a Thing.
Being in nature has proven to benefit our mental health, so why not walk the walk while talking the talk?
Weight Stigma Is a Burden Around the World – and Has Negative Consequences Everywhere
Weight stigma occurs in many developed countries, not just the U.S. and often has devastating consequences
How to ‘Build Back Better’ Health Habits After the Pandemic Year
Trying to get back to normal too quickly may be hard on joints and hearts
Do You Really Need to Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day? An Exercise Scientist Explains Why Your Kidneys Say ‘No’
Healthy people can actually die from drinking too much water
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
Staying Active Throughout Adulthood Is Linked to Lower Healthcare Costs in Later Life – New Research
Not only does exercise keep us healthy, it can lower healthcare costs by 10% to 22%
The Exercise Pill: How Exercise Keeps Your Brain Healthy and Protects It Against Depression and Anxiety
Regular exercise, especially cardio, changes the brain. The trick is to pick an activity that you love.
When Working Out Makes You Sick to Your Stomach: What to Know About Exercise-Induced Nausea
Exercise-induced nausea is quite common, so why does this happen and how can you prevent it?
Group Exercise May Be Even Better For You Than Solo Workouts – Here’s Why
If you've been considering joining an online group class – or been encouraged to by others – here are some research-based reasons why that might be a great idea
I’m Hiking the Appalachian Trail From Home. Here’s How You Can, Too.
My phone is helping me complete the 2,190 mile virtual hike, starting from my own front door.
3 Easy Deskside Stretches to Keep Muscle Pain at Bay
These three simple stretching exercises can be done without even leaving your workstation or office.
Women's Fracture Risk
Older women who get even light exercise, like a daily walk, may lower their risk of suffering a broken hip, a large study suggests.
Wellness Talk: Iconic Athlete Kathrine Switzer Shares How to Stay Fit Over 50
Kathrine Switzer was the first official woman entrant to complete the Boston Marathon in 1967 and is still going strong—and still running—at age 72. Check out her advice on healthy aging.
The Surprising Mental Health Benefits of Kayaking and Skiing
You may love the mental high and well-being boost you get from your outdoor activities. But certain ones offer more benefits than others.
The Benefits of High-Intensity Workouts
All exercise has its benefits, but there is one form that may give you a boost in the bedroom—strength and high-intensity workouts.
Workouts: A Prescription to Ease Severe Chronic Anxiety?
A small study suggests that burdensome feelings can be quelled with a little heart-pumping activity.
