We’ve all been there — hitting the snooze button several times before rolling out of bed, rushing out of the…
No matter how much of a healthy food or exercise nut you think you may be, no one is perfect.…
Trim the flab with at-home ab exercises If gym closings, added stress, and pandemic paralysis caused you to gain weight this…
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I know I need to drink while I exercise, but what is the best fluid? I’m wondering…
Fitness instructor Courtney Aronson couldn’t believe her eyes. On a chilly day on the cusp of winter, Aronson watched as…
After shutting down in the spring, America’s empty gyms are beckoning a cautious public back for a workout. To reassure…
Above photo: Art Ballard, 91, is a retired jeweler in Monrovia, California, who relies on a gym — which he…
The best exercise I do only takes a minute. Granted, it is often the longest and most grueling 60 seconds…
Spending too much time on your tush can lead to numerous health woes. But here’s an easy fix: After an…
There are days when just the thought of leaving the house seems like a huge effort. Days when you don’t…
The activities we do every day — hunching over a phone screen, unloading groceries from the car, reaching for an…
Adaptive approaches help address high obesity rates While obesity is one of the biggest health concerns in many communities, people…
Boost your metabolism with high-intensity interval training Above photo Terrence Terrell, personal trainer. Photo by James Foster Toby Fanning’s complacency peaked…
It seems that every week brings a new fad diet or a new missive telling you how to eat and…
Exercising your way to a healthier heart When it comes to taking care of your heart, you can’t underestimate the…
Here’s a secret: It’s easier to outsmart human nature than to overcome it. To do that, try these easy-to-adopt habits…
Personalized wellness plans target health and fitness By Megy Karydes Often, a doctor will dole out a recommendation to eat right and…
Like many other activities, exercising is generally more fun when done with a friend. And a study conducted at the…
The Danger of a Routine By Anthony Bonazzo When it comes to fitness, you often hear, “Well, it’s better to be…
By Megy Karydes Yoga is nothing to laugh about—or is it? While the health benefits of yoga and meditation are…
By EatingWell editors, EatingWell.com You’ve made the decision to take control of your weight, so congratulations! Now, take a few…
By Nancy Maes Earlier this year, Sen. Harry Reid was doing his regular strengthening routine at his home in Las…
Frigid Chicago winters often make us cower inside, afraid of venturing outdoors, especially for exercising. But the truth is, the…
Tech-savvy devices help with health and fitness By Megy Karydes Above photo courtesy of Athos Technology has the power to…
By Victoria Shanta Retelny, RDN, LDN Waistlines are expanding in the United States at every age. For the younger generation,…
By Anthony Bonazzo We’re into the second month of the New Year, and if your 2014 resolution to committing to…
The Little Known Truth About Being BIG By Alex Lubischer America’s obesity epidemic boils down to this: We do not…
Getting Started When You Think It’s Too Late By Anthony Bonazzo A lot of Americans have an all-or-nothing mentality, especially when…
Fitness Tips for the Traveler By Anthony Bonazzo Just because you are traveling, doesn’t mean that your fitness routine needs…
Why is the idea of improving our heart health so unattractive to us? The problem with cardiovascular disease is that…
With personal trainer, Anthony Bonazzo Chicago’s freezing temps can make working out in winter more daunting and even dangerous. Yet it’s important to…
Suzanne Ko started yoga as an antidote. She was taking strength training and cardio-kick boxing classes. “My muscles were always in…
Recap Over the last several weeks, we have been following 26-year-old Emily Randazzo as she trained for her first marathon.…
The Final Push The last few weeks have proved mighty busy (and a little painful) for Emily. Two weeks ago,…
Finding Serenity With only a few weeks left before the race on Oct. 9, Emily ran her first 20-miler over…
Training Nutrition Last week, Emily was nervous about training while away in Kansas City, Kan., for her mother’s birthday. She…
Part II – Going the Distance The last time we checked in with Emily, she was recovering from a difficult…
Welcome to our new “Step-by-Step” column. Every two weeks, we will check in with 26-year-old Emily Randazzo, a consultant and…
