How Much Weight Do You Need to Lose to Improve Your Health?
If your ideal healthy weight is 30, 50 or 100 pounds away, how much weight do you really need to lose to see a difference in your health?
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What is BMI and Why Does It Matter?
Though BMI has been widely adopted as a reliable indicator of body fat, many have argued its weaknesses outweigh its usefulness. Learn what it is and why it matters.
5 Unusual Ways to Work Exercise into Your Day
Building a workout into your day is a good habit, but some days the usual won’t cut it. Here are 5 unusual ways to work activity into your day.
What to Know When Hiring a Personal Trainer
One way to add a layer of fitness accountability is to work with a personal trainer. Here are the steps you should take to ensure you get the most out of this fitness partnership.
4 Indoor Exercises for Cold Winter Days
Winter can lead many of us to head in the wrong workout direction as temperatures cool. But there are fun ways to interact with family and friends when it’s cold outside and get some exercise in the process.
Deskercising 101
Doctors agree that the human body wasn’t made to sit for extended periods of time, so deskercising — getting your blood pumping and/or strengthening muscles while you work — may be a step in the right direction for us office workers. Here are some of the latest trends and their pros and cons.
What to Expect When You Start Lifting Weights
Regular strength training changes your body, especially when it is part of an overall fitness routine. Here’s what to expect.
Workplace Wellness: 5 Ways to Gamify Office Health
Employees spend a lot of time on the job, so Tennessee companies are encouraging healthy behavior through wellness challenges. Here are 5 tips for doing them right.
How to Start Biking to Work
You’ve decided to commute to work on your bike. What’s next? Here are a few tips from veteran cyclists.
Unlocking the Hidden Powers of Yoga
For centuries yoga has been used to increase strength and flexibility, as well as improve mind/body alignment and reduce stress. Solid benefits all, but they’re just a sampling of how yoga can improve everyday living. Here’s a breakdown.