Fitness Trends

Wii Fit games have been recognized as a way to lose weight. The games promise to burn over 200 calories per session.

Dec 3, 2009 - Jennifer Marsh

Most employers probably know that their healthier employers are not only happier, but also more productive.

Nov 29, 2009 - Robin Mayhall

Inactive kids are more likely to become obese adults, making it more likely they'll suffer from heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer. Exercise can prevent obesity.

Nov 24, 2009 - Rachel Murphy

Long distance running, cardio, and aerobics exercise have been mainstay fitness regimens for years. Dr. Sears says they are not only wrong, but dangerous.

Nov 22, 2009 - Doug Jefferys

Anyone pressed for time with exercise, or just looking for some new cardio routines to change things up can get a lot of benefits in a 15 minute workout.

Nov 17, 2009 - Sarabeth Asaff

Obesity and overall lack of physical fitness are being felt by the U.S. military as an estimated nearly three out of four recruiting age Americans are ineligible to join.

Nov 15, 2009 - John Seidenberg

While some celebrity trainers focus on routines with clever names or a new piece of equipment, Gunnar Peterson has relied on a core group of exercises for all body types.

Nov 7, 2009 - Hal W. Peat

Walking outdoors when the temperature drops below freezing presents a walker with some unique problems. But with a little planning and some common sense, it is possible.

Oct 16, 2009 - Joe Nowak

You may have been doing shoulder exercises for ages without seeing any results. Follow these four quick steps to get the ultimate sexy shoulders in the shortest time!

Oct 14, 2009 - Mehreen Ali

People looking for new workouts to stave off exercise boredom have joined a new fat burning, body toning cardio craze-- Zumba.

Oct 5, 2009 - Kadidjri Lahab

The Valslide has been featured on Access Hollywood and the Ellen Degeneres Show as a celebrity fitness secret. This innovative workout can deliver results quickly.

Sep 24, 2009 - Tiana Crump

The P90X system developed by Tony Horton, professional trainer, is a total fitness plan including 12 extreme training routines and a low-fat, high protien nutrition plan.

Sep 22, 2009 - Terah Talley

Boxercise is a form of exercise based on traditional boxing techniques which has become very popular in gyms as a fun, full body workout.

Sep 16, 2009 - Kim Ford

How to get in shape and lose weight while learning new fun, sexy moves, without even leaving the home.

Sep 8, 2009 - Karen Dion

Buying and assembling your own dance pole is easy. Here's a guide to a home pole.

Sep 2, 2009 - Karen Dion

Fitness buffs are on the lookout for new fitness trends to make their workout exciting, lower gym expenses, or keep exercises indoors while shaping their body.

Aug 24, 2009 - Lizzie Elzingre

Maintaining a regular walking program can be difficult after the initial novelty wears off. Here are three goals to help maintain your walking regimen.

Aug 21, 2009 - Joe Nowak

Even beginners can use increasingly popular kettlebell strength training to quickly increase fitness, achieve weight loss, and shape the body's core.

Aug 20, 2009 - Timothy Slovik

When it's hot outside, walking can be brutal unless you have a plan. Here are some ideas for reducing the negative effect of hot weather on your walking program.

Aug 18, 2009 - Joe Nowak

Sustaining a walking exercise program becomes complicated when the weather is not cooperative. Walking indoors is one solution.

Aug 18, 2009 - Joe Nowak

Some athletes injure themselves at a time when they are trying to prevent injury - during warm up. Knowing how to warm up muscles safely is key to a good workout

Aug 15, 2009 - Michelle Watrin

Climbing rocks, outdoor or artificial, can be a fun way to tone the body. Conditioning is not restricted to arm strength; bouldering involves almost every muscle group.

Aug 7, 2009 - Lisa Auer

New and imaginative fitness class ideas that will have everyone hooked.

Aug 6, 2009 - Kim Ford

Stimulating the production of muscle tissue and helping with the overall health of the body, HGH is a popular formula with body builders and athletes.

Aug 3, 2009 - Michele Kadison

Bellyfit is a fusion fitness class influenced by mediation, cultural dance, Pilates and yoga.

Jul 31, 2009 - Sarah Stefanson

Keaton Koechli is a co-founder of LA based Hoopnotica - a fitness business that re-ups a favourite childhood pastime - hula hooping - for adults.

Jul 29, 2009 - Anne Brodie

Bikram Yoga helped Tony Brinks break his dependency of painkillers by giving him a natural way to overcome back pain. Brinks is now a full-time instructor.

Jul 28, 2009 - Michelle Watrin

Callan Pinckney's fabulously effective workout techniques have been given a reboot.

Jul 22, 2009 - Elisabeth Marshall

MbT shoes have a proven track record when it comes to giving wearers measurable results.

Jul 22, 2009 - Elisabeth Marshall

Head straight to the beach in the comfort of your home with this fun beach themed workout. This exercise video provides aerobic conditioning moves for a great body.

Jul 8, 2009 - Tiana Crump

Getting fit does not require expensive bulky equipment. You can lose weight in the comfort of you home using various aerobic exercise videos and DVDS.

Jul 7, 2009 - Tiana Crump

Achieve a natural body lift from head to toe with Liz Gillies' innovative exercise video. This incredible workout sculpts and tones your entire body with fluid movements.

Jul 6, 2009 - Tiana Crump

Fitness expert Kathy Smith continues her weight loss series with a two volume strength training workout. This 120 minute DVD uses weights and a ball for intensity.

Jul 2, 2009 - Tiana Crump

If learning Zumba dance moves in a fun fitness class isn't enough, now there are new Zumba classes for everyone in the family, from little ones to Grandma.

Jul 1, 2009 - Vicki F. Chavis

Expert fitness instructor Laura Hudson leads an intense pilates workout in 10 Minute Solution Pilates On The Ball. This workout is designed to tone and shape your body.

Jun 29, 2009 - Tiana Crump

You don't have to be a professional athlete to incorporate some of these power moves into your strength-training regimen.

Jun 4, 2009 - Shelby Miller

The ancient practice of yoga isn't reserved for devout Eastern mystics. Find a yoga class now to see how it can transform your body - and your life.

May 27, 2009 - Seka Ojdrovic

Jeans have been a cause of many health hazards. The latest controversy suggests that Skinny Jeans can make the wearer go completely numb in her thighs.

May 25, 2009 - Paulomi Patel

Anabolic steroids include drugs like testosterone or chemicals that function like testosterone.

May 12, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Covers the types of thermogenic supplements, and uses, as well as side-affects and potential risks.

May 11, 2009 - Erin Means

Beginning yoga is an exciting and enormously rewarding step to take in achieving harmony of both body and mind. Learn how to have a safe regime and sequence postures.

May 10, 2009 - Sharon Kasanda

Dance-based barre workouts have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now, home exercisers have a range of Lotte Berk-inspired DVDs, each with a different twist.

May 8, 2009 - Elisabeth Marshall

Fulfilling a dream to become a personal fitness trainer may seem like an unreachable goal after a certain age, but it's eminently possible and an admirable ambition.

May 6, 2009 - Nora Mayers

On your next anniversary, her birthday, or just a special Friday night, give a gift that will make a difference in your relationship: a couple's night at a yoga studio.

Apr 24, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

Plyometrics have long been used by athletes to gain strength and power. On top of that, they're great for cardio training and burn more calories than most workouts.

Apr 22, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

If you perform aerobic exercise before eating breakfast some believe you will burn more calories than afternoon or evening workouts.

Apr 9, 2009 - Chris Christian

How to get started hula hooping? With your very own hoop and a few lessons or on-line tutorials, you'll be hooping to your heart's content in no time!

Mar 16, 2009 - Kelli Hanrahan

If you're looking to begin a new exercise regime or amp up your current routine, it's helpful to know which programs the experts recommend.

Feb 26, 2009 - Andrea Chrysanthou

Read about the revolutionary new exercise equipment.

Feb 22, 2009 - Naheed Ali

Learn key factors that contribute to the success of the short-term programs and how to get the best long-term weight loss results from Dr. Molli Marti and Dr. Ian Smith.

Feb 14, 2009 - Krista Sadlers