If you're springing for a personal trainer, you want to make sure you're getting the best workout for your time. "That hour is yours, and it’s yours to do what you want to do with it," says Melissa Paris, founder of Melissa Paris Fitness. If your trainer is guilty of...

Depending on your definition of "sport," you could be spending your time doing something highly active (tennis, anyone?) or something that's barely a step up off the couch (we're looking at you, bowlers). So what are really the "healthiest" sports? We set out to find which recreational activities give the...

With all the “tried its” I’ve done, my gym clothes have also gotten one hell of a workout. Between the sweltering gym, hot yoga and a weak home washing machine, my gym clothes are not always daisy-fresh, even on the day after laundry day.

So...

We already know that adults who become habituated on a snack (like, say, macaroni and cheese) eat less when they're exposed to the same food over and over again than when they have it intermittently. But new research published in the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition...

We already know that cranking tunes during your workout can boost endurance by up to 15 percent. But now there's another bonus to an iPod-enhanced sweat session: a better mood during your gym time.

The study, published this week in the Journal Of Strength...

Looking to get in shape for your big day? Check out these fitness videos from the pros for quick ways to include exercise in your day, target muscles you'll be showing off and get results fast.

Is your child spending enough time with their doctor? Possibly not. Nearly 80 percent of parents say their pediatrician spends less than 20 minutes with their children during a healthy-child visit, according to a new survey released Monday in the journal Pediatrics. One-third of parents said the visit...

While modern-day women have a huge arsenal of products available to us to get glam, our grandmothers often looked just as gorgeous -- with much less. Their tips and tricks were wallet-friendly, creative and often yielded jaw-dropping results. We tracked down beauty, skin and hair experts to tell us what...

Poppy Montgomery's new show Unforgettable premieres tomorrow, and the svelte actress is in tip-top shape for her role as N.Y.C. detective Carrie Wells, working on the unsolved murder of her sister. We caught up with Montgomery to talk about her healthy routine.

What is your fitness...

I've previously expressed my penchant for high-intensity workouts, and on my last vacation I shot both a bow and arrow and a gun, so when the opportunity to add "wield a samurai sword" to the list of things I've done in the last month presented itself, I was all "game...

Maybe it's because it's a less mainstream topic. Maybe it's because they're worried about their own weight. Whatever the reason, a new study shows that parents would rather talk to their kids about alcohol, sex, drugs or smoking than being overweight.

The study, conducted by Sanford Health...

Most Americans (8 out of 10) will experience back pain at some point in their lives. But while that dull ache or sharp pain is an all-too-common problem, many of the causes are a mystery to us until the discomfort kicks in.

"Wear and tear on your...

Chicago passed a ban on the sale of crib bumper pads Thursday night, amidst concern that babies can suffocate on the bumpers. It's the first city to pass such a ban, although a similar prohibition is being considered in Maryland.

"It's a step in the right direction," said...

Why does your hair stop growing? How come your hair looks different when you travel?

Your hair has its own set of rules about health, and we spoke to experts to find the answers to common hair health questions so you can keep your locks beautiful and healthy.

Do you take advantage of everything your gym has to offer? According to a new report release by the International Health, Racquet and Sports Club Association, 40 percent of gym-goers report they use the group fitness classes, while 60 percent say they use weights and 60 percent say they use...

According to new information released by the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association, gym membership in 2010 reached an all-time high of 50.2 million members. Each state contributes differently to that total, and we listed them from highest to lowest participation rate. Click through the slideshow to see how gym-friendly...

I’m very particular about my exercise headphones. I like ones that go around my ear but not over my head, so that I can still wrap the cord around my iPod and throw it in my bag. I blast music when I work out, so they have to stay put...

One of the best bang-for-your-buck exercises is the push up. It requires no equipment, works a boatload of muscles and can be done basically anywhere. But one tiny compromise in your form and the effectiveness is significantly diminished. Plus, not everyone can do a full set of "regular" push ups....

Walk-ilates may sound like another fitness fad, but it's actually a system designed to improve one of our most basic functions: walking. Ellie Herman, creator of the Walk-ilates concept, came up with the class to improve gait, something people often don't realize isn't up to par. "When the

The summer may be winding down, but it's never the wrong time to get your arms in warm-weather shape. To get buff arms, try this series from celebrity trainer Harley Pasternak, whose clients include Lady Gaga, Jennifer Hudson, Kanye West and Rihanna. Start with a cardio warmup (about five minutes),...