Exercise

When you exercise, you're using your muscles to create motion. The body has an incredibly complex set of processes to meet the demands of working muscles. Find out how your body responds to exercise.

By Craig Freudenrich, Ph.D.

Pilates, an exercise system originally developed to rehabilitate German internees in World War I England, has entered into the mainstream. Learn how Pilates builds muscle strength without adding bulk.

By Janel Chatraw

Our tips on how to walk in bad weather include protecting yourself against heat, humidity, cold, and rain. If walking becomes part of your everyday routine you might actually enjoy walking in bad weather. Learn how to walk in bad weather.

By Tommy Boone

Fitting walking into your life is easy if you have the proper attitude and make a commitment to exercise. Walking is an exercise routine that you can base on your terms, such as location and duration. Learn about fitting walking into your life.

By Tommy Boone

The health benefits of walking include a reduced risk of disease, improved sleep, increased energy, and more. It also helps strengthen muscles and bones, which lowers the risk of osteoporosis.

By Tommy Boone

Take the right steps before you begin walking for fitness. Before you start any exercise routine it is important to assess your overall health. This article explains how to assess your health, find your target heart rate, and more.

By Tommy Boone

Learning how to racewalk can boost your overall fitness. Racewalking is beneficial because it involves a higher rate of muscle activity than jogging alone. This articles discusses the advantages of racewalking, proper form and technique, and safety.

By Tommy Boone

Back strengthening exercises define back muscles and help prevent back injury. Develop a stronger back with these exercise instructions and photos.

By Lottie Olson

Try these biceps exercises to tone and strengthen your upper arms. This article has step-by-step directions and helpful photos for each exercise.

By Lottie Olson

Chest exercises like the press and fly build and tone your chest muscles. Learn how to do several chest exercises with these illustrated directions.

By Lottie Olson

Triceps exercises strengthen and tone the muscles in the back of the upper arms. Get step-by-step directions and photos for several triceps exercises.

By Lottie Olson

Strengthen your core with these abdominal and lower back exercises. Our illustrated instructions guide you through each exercise, step by step.

By Lottie Olson

Glutes exercises strengthen and tone your glutes, or butt. These illustrated instructions show you how to do several glutes exercises.

By Lottie Olson

Try these shoulder exercises to tone and strengthen your shoulders. This article has step-by-step directions and helpful photos for each exercise.

By Lottie Olson

Regular physical activity can improve heart health, strength, and endurance. Explore the many other mental and physical benefits of exercise.

By Adrienne Forman