Fitness

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Calculating Your Health

Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective.

Why Fitness Matters See All

Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart in Why Fitness Matters

Physical inactivity is just as big a risk factor for heart disease as high blood pressure and smoking are. So, be the exception rather than the rule. Read on for some great ways to exercise for a healthier heart. ...more

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Creating an Exercise Program in Grasp the Basics, Get Equipped

To improve your heart and lung fitness, aim for 30 to 60 minutes of aerobic exercise several times a week. ...more

Preparing for Your Best Year of Fitness in Your Exercise Program

Design a yearlong fitness plan to make sure that you have effective lifestyle changes in place. ...more

Five Fresh Forms of Indoor Fitness in Get Equipped

Cold weather doesn't have to put a chill on your fitness routine, even if the treadmill or stair-stepper seems boring compared with jogging or riding your bike outside. ...more

Athletic Shoes: Lace Them to Fit in Get Equipped

Simply lacing your shoes or sneakers correctly along with choosing a shoe that fits your foot correctly, can add comfort to your stride and prevent foot injuries. ...more

Dehydration in Avoid Mistakes and Injuries

Dehydration is when you don’t have enough water in your body. Learn more about this condition, including causes, symptoms, prevention, and treatment. ...more

Sprained Ankles Need Attention in Avoid Mistakes and Injuries

When you sprain an ankle, 1 or more ligaments on the outside of your ankle become stretched or torn. ...more

Sports-Related Injuries in Play It Safe

What is a contusion? A sprain? A strain? Find out more about these common sports injuries....more

Knee Ligament Injuries in Play It Safe

Learn about the 4 major ligaments of the knee, and about common injuries, symptoms, and treatment. ...more

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Simple Exercises to Make You Limber in Stretch and Flex

Stretching is an easy thing you can do to improve your health, yet it's often the most neglected part of people's fitness regimens. Stretching can reduce your injury risk and help you become more limber, regardless of your age and physical condition. ...more

Why You Should Try Yoga in Stretch and Flex

Yoga is a series of stretches and poses that you do with breathing techniques. It offers the powerful benefits of exercise. And since yoga is gentle, almost anyone can do it, regardless of your age or fitness level. ...more

Strength Training Myths in Build Endurance and Strength

Taking time each week to build your strength can help you live a more healthy and independent life. Read on to dispel myths and to get the facts about strength training. ...more

Conditioning Strategies for Peak Athletic Performance in Build Endurance and Strength

Invest some time at the gym to get your muscles in peak condition....more

Ready, Set, Run! in Run and Jog

It may not be as trendy as Pilates or power yoga, but running still delivers a great fat-burning, stress-reducing aerobic workout. Here's how to get started. ...more

How to Prevent Common Running Injuries in Run and Jog

Knowing about common injuries and how to prevent them can keep you on track toward achieving your fitness goals. ...more

Exercise Ideas for Older Adults in Build Endurance and Strength, Try Something New

Finding ways to get exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health. ...more

Biking Your Way to Better Health in Try Something New

Riding a bicycle can be an excellent fitness activity. Cyclists can burn 400 to 700 calories an hour when they're pedaling at a good pace. ...more

Stay Motivated See All

How and Why to Keep a Training Log in Stay Motivated

A training log helps you organize and save information about your exercise routine so you can work toward your important goals. ...more

Make Time for Fitness See All

Treating a Minor Sports Injury in Make Time for Fitness

Here's what you need to know about treating a minor sports injury, such as a twisted ankle, shin splint, or strained muscle. ...more

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How to Beat Serious Stress in Relieve Stress

When you're faced with a highly stressful event in your life, the strategies outlined here will help you cope. ...more

Managing Work-Related Stress in Relieve Stress

An overview of workplace stress, with helpful tips and exercises to help you relax and relieve some pressure....more

Maintaining Weight Loss in Manage Your Weight, Help Control Diabetes

Keeping extra weight off needs effort and commitment, just as losing weight does....more

Exercise Your Way to a Healthy Heart in Protect Your Heart, Improve Circulation

Making Your Lifestyle Heart-Healthy in Protect Your Heart, Improve Circulation

The millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives. ...more

Answers to Your Questions About Arthritis and Exercise in Preserve Function, Ease Arthritis Pain, Bone Up Against Osteoporosis

People with arthritis can improve their health and fitness through exercise without damaging their joints. ...more

Children & Teens See All

Workouts to Help Prevent Sports Injuries in Children & Teens

It may not always be possible to avoid injury when playing sports, especially physical contact sports. But there are things kids can do to protect themselves. Preparing before and after a game or practice session by warming up muscles and then stretching can help. ...more

Exercise and Teenagers in Children & Teens

Teens need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity on most days for good health and fitness and for healthy weight during growth. ...more

Women See All

Exercise During Pregnancy in Women

If you exercised before pregnancy, you can safely continue exercising. If you were inactive or you have medical complications, talk with your healthcare provider before beginning to exercise. ...more

Weight Training for Women in Women

Misconceptions about weight training--often based on unfounded fears of becoming too muscular--can keep women from pushing their fitness levels. ...more

Staying Healthy After Menopause in Women

Good nutrition and regular exercise can help you stay healthy and youthful at this stage of life. ...more

Older Adults See All

Exercise Ideas for Older Adults in Older Adults

Finding ways to get exercise as you get older is a smart and easy way to stay fit and improve your health. ...more

Interactive Tools See All

Children's BMI Calculator

BMI, or body mass index, uses weight and height to calculate weight status for adults. BMI for children and teens also takes into account gender and age because healthy body fatness differs between boys and girls and changes as they grow. This BMI calculator will help you determine if your child is at a healthy weight....more

Target Heart Rate Calculator

Your target heart rate is the range at which sustained physical activity - running, cycling, swimming laps, or any other aerobic exercise - is considered safe and effective....more

Cycling Quiz

You’ve been vowing to get more exercise, so why not pump up the tires and head out on your bike? Better yet, get the family out with you, and everyone benefits....more

Foot Health Quiz

Most people would agree that it's no small problem when their feet ache. Yet foot problems and chronic pain often go ignored. Learning about foot care can help you recognize when to see a doctor for treatment....more