Fitness Information
Fitness is an important component of overall health. Staying in shape lets your body's systems accomplish their jobs more efficiently, and you'll look and feel better, too. Find information about diets, exercise and weight management.
How to Succeed at Intermittent Fasting
The Keto Craze: Does the Diet Live Up to the Hype?
10 Things That Affect Your Weight Besides Food and Exercise
How Many Miles Are In 10,000 Steps?
7,000 Steps Is the New 10,000 Steps
How Many Calories Will the Tour de France Winner Burn?
What time of day is best for an office workout?
10 Office Exercises You Can Do Secretly
5 Quick Office Exercises
Do men really have more upper body strength than women?
Tips From Greg Vanvakaris, DC, CSCS
Tips From Stuntman Dave Lea
Are Minimalist Running Shoes the Key to Fewer Injuries?
Is Runner's High Even Real?
Surprising Number of Marathoners Had Kidney Damage in Small, New Study
Have People Ever Really Eaten Tapeworms for Weight Loss?
Is Apple Cider Vinegar the ‘Secret’ to Weight Loss?
Is there a real way to lose belly fat?
Yes, Hot Yoga Can Still Be Hot at Home
Namaste: It Doesn't Just Mean Yoga Class Is Over
Yoga Makes People Super Emotional. But Why?
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Exercise not only makes you healthier, it also may make you more intelligent. Learn how new research has linked exercise with the creation of brain cells and increased brain function.
Sometimes the very acts we do to get healthy can actually push us past our physical limits. Learn how to gauge whether you're overtraining.
VO2 max, or maximal oxygen consumption, is the amount of oxygen your body can use, per kilogram of body weight, per minute. Learn about calculating your maximal oxygen consumption.
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Leg cramps can stop you dead in your tracks, anytime day or night. What causes your muscles to spasm like that, and what can you do about the pain?
Athletes know that the body loses salt through sweat. It's important for the salt to be replaced to minimize things like muscle cramps that are associated with salt imbalance. That's where electrolytes come into play.
Electrolytes are important for athletes and play a large part in many medical treatments. Just what are electrolytes anyway?
How can someone die from heat? Learn what happens in the body during a heat stroke.
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Walking injuries can usually be avoided with proper conditioning. Minor aches and pains are common because you're asking your body to do things it has not done in a while. Learn about common walking injuries, their causes, and helpful prevention tips.
By Tommy Boone
Walking to lose weight is a great alternative to crash diets and complicated workouts. Walking is a low-impact activity that has one of the lowest dropout rates of any activity. Find out how walking burns calories, builds muscles, and more.
By Tommy Boone
Walking accessories mostly focus on a good pair of walking shoes, but you can also buy pedometers and reflective gear. A proper set of shoes can protect you from any sort of physical discomfort you might feel. Learn about walking accessories.
By Tommy Boone
Walking is an easy and convenient way to lose weight. It's a great way for you to burn fat without robbing your body of essential nutrients. Learn the health benefits of walking and increase your fitness one step at a time.
By Tommy Boone
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You don't always have to go to the gym to burn calories because the activities you do every day can help with weight loss. Read our list of 20 activities and the calories they burn.
Some activities burn more calories than others, so knowing which activities burn the most calories in the shortest time can be helpful to those with busy schedules. Read our list to learn which activities burn the most calories.