The whirlwind holiday season leaves many of us feeling heavy and stale, making the New Year the most popular time to start a new exercise routine. Some…

Yoga is a discipline of the body and mind that dates back more than 5,000 years. The word yoga means “to join” or “to yoke,” and it brings the…

As many as 50 percent of people over the age of 60 suffer from some level of muscle loss – to the point that it is affecting their health, but most people…

Fit a little fitness into a few of your lunch breaks, and you’ll soon reap the rewards of a more active lifestyle. These simple strategies can help you…

With a broad and manageable spectrum of weights starting as low as five pounds, more and more people, particularly women, are finding a great way to shape…

Here are some tips for staying fit and for maintaining a healthy diet. Try one at a time until you have incorporated most or all of them into your daily…

Weight control is not about finding the “right” diet, it’s about long-term commitment to good eating habits and regular exercise. In addition to…

As we age, it is very important that we continue to exercise. For most of us, the benefits of remaining physically active far outweigh the minor inconvenience…

Most people don’t realize that each decade after our 20’s we start to lose some of our muscle mass. Research shows that we can lose up to 10 percent…

A solution for all of you out there who have searched for a combination of the lengthening and strengthening benefits of Pilates with the heart-healthy…

What you do immediately after your weightlifting workout is a vital factor in your bodybuilding success. It is at this time that the body is primed for…

No one is perfect, we all fall short of reaching goals every once in awhile, so creating a healthy habit that lasts should be fun and enjoyable. If your…

As we slough off the stupor of winter and pull our summer clothes out of the back of the closet, we realize that over the winter we gained a little weight.…

Counteracting the stresses of everyday life is among the main benefits of any exercise discipline. Pilates’ devotees say the workout balances the body…

Staying physically fit and exercising sensibly can prevent sports injuries. Here’s the playbook on a safe, winning season!