Fitness

The Power of 30 Minutes

Got half an hour? It can change your whole day. Stress is hard to avoid: Too many bills arrive on the same day. You run a few minutes...

9 Exercise Habits That Are Destroying Your Body After 50—and What to Do Instead

Regular exercise is essential if you want to stay healthy, strong, and mobile as you grow into your golden years. However, it's important...

What to know about exercise and how to start

Exercise involves physical activity and increasing the heart rate beyond resting levels. It is important for preserving physical and...

How to Use Exercise as a Stress Reliever

Exercise is one of the best strategies for combating stress, and it can also improve other aspects of your health. Persistent stress over...

Does hitting 10,000 steps a day really make a difference?

Recommended fitness targets can, at times, seem arbitrary. Take the advice to walk 10,000 steps. The lofty step goal translates to...

I’ve Never Exercised. Is It Too Late to Start?

Coming up with excuses to skip a workout is easy: You don’t have time, you’re tired, or you simply don’t know what to do once you step...

How Sedentary People With Obesity Can Ease Into Regular Exercise

According to research, adults who are physically active are healthier and at much less risk of developing chronic diseases. But for...

Prime Time: The Best Time to Do Everything

Perfect Timing If you’re gonna do something, do it right -- or at least do it at the right time. A few “hacks” can help you pick the best...

Can being more flexible help people live longer?

Many studies show the importance of physical activity for overall health, including living longer. With this in mind, researchers from...

Being More Flexible Could Extend Your Lifespan, According to New Study

Maintaining flexibility might not just stretch your muscles—it might stretch your years. That’s according to an August 2024 study in the...

Lemon Water: Health Benefits

As excessive heat continues this summer, it is crucial to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. While drinking water with lemon is not new, lemon...

What Are Electrolytes?

There’s more to staying hydrated than just drinking water. Electrolytes are important nutrients that help maintain your body’s fluid...

What Your Body Shape Says About Your Health

One Piece of the Puzzle Your body shape can say quite a bit about your health. But it’s important to remember that it’s just one factor....

Working Out When You're Over 50

You Need Exercise Now More Than Ever Let's face it: A 50- or 60-year-old body isn't the same as a 20-year-old one. You won't be able to...

Are You Fit for Your Age?

Exercise can’t erase the years, but it can certainly help stave off the effects of aging. In fact, being physically fit is one of the...

3 Reasons to Go for a Walk Today (That Have Nothing to Do with Your Heart)

Walking doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. Here are some of the unsung benefits that will motivate you to lace up your shoes....

As you age, balance can become an issue. Here’s what to do.

Although you can slip and fall at any point in life, it’s more common with age. More than 1 out of 4 older adults take a tumble each...

How to Listen to Your Body

Red Flags? Your body will often let you know if something suddenly goes drastically wrong. If something feels really off -- like changes...