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October 28, 2015

Train your brain like an Olympian

For those competing on the ultimate athletic stage, mental fortitude is as critical as physical. Going head to head with elite athletes is one thing; doing so while the world is watching is quite another.

October 28, 2015

Exercising through the 'polar vortex'? Best ways to avoid frostbite and frozen water bottles on a winter run

Many endurance athletes are persevering through the cold weather, jogging over and through the frosty white snow. 

October 28, 2015

Exercising may improve brain health in old age

People who stay physically active into old age may be improving their brain health by preventing a decline in the brain's white matter, a new study suggests.

October 28, 2015

Walking may help overweight people curb sugar cravings

Walking for 15 minutes may help overweight people at least temporarily reduce cravings for high-calorie, sugary snacks, a small study suggests.

October 28, 2015

Fitness studios keep clients on track with photos, social media

Need a little extra encouragement to shape up in time for that wedding, class reunion or vacation?

October 28, 2015

The $500-a-month workout habit: Data show fitness boutiques rising in popularity

Alison Dougherty used to pay $30 a month for a health club membership. She’s much happier now that her fitness expenses average $500 a month.

October 28, 2015

5 tips to find the best gym for you

Research suggests that 60 percent of gym memberships go unused by mid-February.  For many people, it isn’t just about joining a gym, but joining the right gym.

October 28, 2015

How women can learn to do pull-ups: Solving the Marines’ female pull-up problem

Women can do pull-ups – they just require special training. 

October 28, 2015

9 athletes on weird diets

What do these men and women who compete in the Olympics actually eat to fuel their race for the finish line? Some strange things, as it turns out

October 28, 2015

Getting in shape may help reduce irregular heart rhythm

For overweight and obese people with a common heart rhythm problem, improving cardiovascular fitness with exercise may help to eliminate symptoms, a recent Australian study found.