Starting a habit of exercising regularly can transform your life in numerous ways. From improving physical health to enhancing mental well-being, regular exercise is a cornerstone of a healthy ...

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 ...

For those who do not enjoy working out in a gym, choosing to exercise outdoors can make a great alternative. To get started, build on what you enjoy. If that is hiking or biking, take longer walks and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We asked fitness expert and certified personal trainer, Rachel Pieroni, to share her top tips on how to use strength training ...

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

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 ...

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.

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 ...