Sit less, move more. We know: it's easier said than done. Between work, family obligations, a social life, hobbies and maybe even some time to yourself, it can be hard to squeeze exercise into an ...

FOUR. EVERYBODY. YOU KNOW WITH THE NEW YEAR IT COMES NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS AND EVERYBODY IS HITTING THE GYM AND STARTING NEW EXERCISE ROUTINES. AND I’M NOW JOINED BY DOCTOR JASMINE JACOB AT UPMC ...

First things first. Scheduling a physical with your primary healthcare provider can go a long way in helping you set fitness goals that factor in your current age and fitness level. Are you aiming to ...

Consult Richard Simmons, Jillian Michaels, a dietitian or the latest scientific research, and they’ll all tell you the same thing: Exercise is important. Knowing this fact is one thing, but knowing ...

One of the hardest parts of an exercise routine is getting started. Once you’ve established a regular pattern, you’ll find yourself following it. How do you get started? First, get a physical to be ...

Trying Pilates for the first time can be both exciting and intimidating. It promises strength, flexibility, mind-body ...

The intention-behavior gap for exercise is one of the most interesting psychological phenomena to study (in my opinion). We set goals, go to bed with the best intentions to exercise in the morning.

Getting back into exercise after illness can be challenging. Tips for returning to exercise after being sick include starting at home, keeping hydrated, and avoiding overexertion. People who want to ...

Vowing to get fit is a popular New Year’s resolution — and one with a high likelihood of being abandoned after a couple of months. “Almost every year, a lot of people head into the gym on Jan. 1,” Zac ...

When you’re tackling a big project at work or at home, getting started is often the hardest part. The same is true for a new exercise regimen. Whether you’re young or old, long-term success boils down ...