After having a baby, most women wish they could follow in the footsteps of celebrity new moms who shrink back to pre-baby size nearly immediately after the birth. However, the majority of us take a little longer to lose the weight, particularly in the abdominal area. But it is not hopeless. With the proper diet [...]
Kids who enjoy sports and exercise tend to stay active throughout their lives. Immediate benefits include maintaining a healthy weight, feeling more energetic, and promoting a better outlook. Participating in team and individual sports can boost self-confidence, provide opportunities for social interaction, and offer a chance to have fun. And regular physical activity can help [...]
Going to the gym can be like walking onto an overwhelming playground for grown-ups—so many toys, so little time! You just want to know: Which piece of equipment is the absolute best for transforming your trouble spots? And what the heck do you do with it to get fast and fabulous results? To find out, [...]
Booty Boot Camp If you feel your “rear view” needs a makeover, the right fitness routine can provide a natural lift. Can you achieve the “perfect” Brazilian beach butt seen on TV? That depends partly on your body type and genetics, but most everyone can shape up to look better in jeans. Ready to take [...]
Want to be sharper at work? Feel less tired at home? Spend some quality time with your spouse? How about enjoying a cookie without guilt? If you answered “yes” to all of these questions (and who wouldn’t?), exercise is the answer. Being physically active offers benefits far beyond the obvious. (Of course, an improved physique [...]
Walking is a low-impact exercise with numerous health benefits. Here’s how to get started. Walking is a gentle, low-impact exercise that can ease you into a higher level of fitness and health. Walking is one of your body’s most natural forms of exercise. It’s safe, simple, doesn’t require practice, and the health benefits are many. [...]
Outdoor exercise can be challenging when the temperature soars. Stay safe during hot-weather exercise by drinking enough fluids, wearing proper clothing and timing your workout to avoid extreme heat. In the excitement of a pickup basketball game or the relaxation of a friendly round of golf, you might not notice the temperature rising — but [...]
Thinking about making exercise part of your life? Just lace up your shoes and get out there, and don’t give your brain time to hem and haw about it. That’s what successful middle-aged exercisers say they do. Their approach is outlined in May’s issue of Psychology of Sport and Exercise. In the words of two [...]
In January 2005, the U.S. government released a new set of dietary guidelines essentially telling us that as Americans get bigger, so does the length of time we need to be physically active. While it’s a little more involved than that, the guidelines from the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human [...]
You know exercise is good for you — but do you know how good? From boosting your mood to improving your sex life, find out how exercise can improve your life. Want to feel better, have more energy and perhaps even live longer? Look no further than old-fashioned exercise. The merits of regular physical activity [...]
