Getting and staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health. When you exercise, you improve your physical health, maintain weight, help prevent brain and...

How many steps should you take in a day? The standard answer has been 10,000 steps per day, but even if you’re hitting that mark, you may want to up...

Cardiovascular disease, a condition largely preventable with a healthy diet and exercise, is the number one cause of death in the U.S. And yet, did you know just 18% of...

Impressive strength and muscles means lifting impressively heavy weights…or does it? Traditionally, weight training involves lifting the maximum weight you can and then lifting 80-90% of that weight in eight...

You may be surprised to learn that nearly one-third of cancer deaths are attributed to diet and lifestyle. Clearly, how you live your life will have an impact on your...

Women with lymphedema after breast cancer surgery reduced the incidence and symptoms of swelling and increased muscle strength by weight lifting, this study says. Weight lifting has been off limits...

If you exercise outdoors on a regular basis, you probably can better handle the heat in August than in early summer. With time, your body has acclimated to the heat....

With summer upon us, it seems that everyone is planning a vacation with family or friends. And there’s no doubt that the best thing about being on vacation is the...

A busy schedule, a vacation, or an injury can interrupt your workout routine, but have you thought about the long-term effects of a brief break? If you’re like most people,...

Feeling fashion-forward, standing taller, longer looking legs, and that sexy strut – there are plenty of reasons high heels are as popular as they are. But as any woman who...

Have you had an ACL injury which required surgery? If so, have you had an additional knee surgery in less than 2 years? If you’re a young female athlete, it’s...

In recent years, exercise has been linked to increased strength, lower body weight, and even better brain function. But even with study after study showing the benefits of exercise, many...