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The 4 Best Exercises For Post-50 Bodies

Alexis Abramson, Ph.D. | Posted 06.17.2013 | Fifty
Alexis Abramson, Ph.D.

As the countries 78 million baby boomers have begun aging, "...there is a trend toward activities that are moderate in intensity and not so pounding on the body."

5 Fitness Failures

Jamie Galloway | Posted 06.04.2013 | Healthy Living
Jamie Galloway

In this blog post I want to highlight five common fitness failures. They're failings I've made, my clients make, and I'm sure you've dropped the ball on a couple yourself -- but they are failings we can control, even if it might prove challenging.

Sherri Shepherd's No-Gym Workout

Posted 05.10.2013 | Healthy Living

We're used to seeing Sherri Shepherd in the studio as part of her job as a host of The View, but it doesn't mean the actress and comedian doesn't also...

Could Having a Valet Be Bad for Your Heart?

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 05.06.2013 | Healthy Living
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

What this study seems to say is that if your exercise of choice is walking, it has to be more than a stroll around the block if substantial health benefits are to be achieved.

5 Sure Signs You're Having A Good Workout

Keri Lynn Ford | Posted 04.27.2013 | Healthy Living
Keri Lynn Ford

Make the most of your time. A quality, intense workout always exceeds a long, mediocre workout. On the flip side, remember that too much of a good thing is still too much.

How To Fix Health Problems With Exercise

Posted 04.21.2013 | Healthy Living

By Jessica Girdwain Ever wonder why you feel so great after you break a sweat? Turns out, exercise isn't just an effective flab-fighter -- it's a...

How To Eat For Your Best Workout Ever

Heather Bauer, RD, CDN | Posted 05.09.2013 | Healthy Living
Heather Bauer, RD, CDN

Whether you hit the gym first thing in the morning -- or, like me, end your day with a long-distance run -- it is all too easy for us to counteract our workouts by our actions throughout the day.

16 Ways To Make A Workout Fly By

Posted 04.17.2013 | Healthy Living

By Dave Smith Wish those workouts didn't seem to last forever? Research actually shows that ...

Less Is More: Is Too Much Exercise Bad for You?

Richard Stokvis, M.D. | Posted 06.12.2013 | Healthy Living
Richard Stokvis, M.D.

Let's exercise and do it well! That is a major ingredient in maintaining a healthy body and a healthy soul.

The Only 5 Exercises You Really Need

Posted 04.05.2013 | Healthy Living

Plus, how to do them at beginner, immediate and advanced levels.

Exercise Tips For People Who Hate To Work Out

Posted 03.21.2013 | OWN

By Alissa Nutting These exercise tips can convert even the most workout averse. Keep in touch! Check out HuffPost OWN on Facebook and Tw...

6 Smart Ways To Burn Calories Outside Of The Gym

John Whyte, M.D., MPH | Posted 05.18.2013 | Healthy Living
John Whyte, M.D., MPH

You don't necessarily need to go to the gym to lose weight and get healthy. Here are some simple changes we can make today to our daily lives to help burn extra calories without the hassle or anxiety that comes with a gym session.

A Workout For Becoming A Better Athlete: Part II

Ben Greenfield | Posted 05.09.2013 | Healthy Living
Ben Greenfield

As you can see, a workout to improve sports performance is a bit more complex than a weight-loss workout. But when implemented properly, it can not only help you run faster, jump higher, and push harder, but also keep you from getting injured.

How To Get In Shape Without Working Out

Next Avenue | Posted 03.08.2013 | Fifty

SPECIAL FROM Next Avenue By Linda Melone You don't have to join a gym to get in shape. These expert tips will incorporate exercise into your dai...

A Workout For Becoming A Better Athlete

Ben Greenfield | Posted 05.05.2013 | Healthy Living
Ben Greenfield

Weight-loss workouts seem to be a dime a dozen, and easily found on fitness websites or in magazines. But what if your goals are more sport-specific and less focused on aesthetics?

The Pleasure and Perils of Exercise Class

Judith J. Wurtman, PhD | Posted 04.29.2013 | Healthy Living
Judith J. Wurtman, PhD

Unlike solitary exercise on a machine or weight lifting, taking classes often makes going to a health club a social event. You can do a couple of things to help decide whether a specific exercise class will be right for you.

The 4 Worst Excuses For Not Working Out

Posted 02.23.2013 | Healthy Living

By Jenny Everett We all have our reasons for not working out. Some are legit -- we're working late or nursing an injury -- but often we're just t...

8 Cardio Myths, Busted

Posted 02.21.2013 | Healthy Living

By Jessica Smith for Shape.com These common misconceptions might be keeping your scale stuck, but there are easy ways to change that and lose more ...

Yes, Women Can Do Pull-Ups

Collette DeBenedetto | Posted 04.18.2013 | Healthy Living
Collette DeBenedetto

The New York Times must be sleeping under a rock if they think that women can't do pull-ups. Don't believe the hype. Ladies, you can do pull-ups and I'll tell you how.

10 Tips For Safer Exercise

Abby Sims | Posted 03.28.2013 | Healthy Living
Abby Sims

Fine-tune exercise accordingly so that while your program remains challenging, you avoid overdoing it. Set yourself up for success by establishing a routine that works for you and that includes proper nutrition, adequate rest and sufficient water intake.

Top Three Ways To Combat Belly Fat (WATCH)

Posted 01.14.2013 | MarloThomas

When celebrity fitness trainer Jackie Warner joined me on Mondays With Marlo, she had some wonderful advice to give about fighting what we all dread: ...

Can I Work Out When I'm Sick? From Jackie Warner (WATCH)

Posted 01.24.2013 | MarloThomas

Is it OK to get in a workout when you're feeling under the weather? Celebrity fitness trainer Jackie Warner answered the question many of us are wonde...

Simple Math: Same Old + Same Old = Same Old

Rob White | Posted 03.13.2013 | Healthy Living
Rob White

Whether the issue is working out at the gym or continuing a business practice, we're creatures of habit. And there's nothing wrong with habits -- they can keep us on track. The problem is when habits become "dead zones," void of mindfulness and awareness.

How To Beat 8 Common Exercise Excuses

Posted 01.10.2013 | Healthy Living

By Anna Davies for YouBeauty.com If talking about our plans to get fit were an athletic activity, we would all be in great shape. But when it comes...

A Runner's Rules

Dylan Armajani | Posted 03.09.2013 | Healthy Living
Dylan Armajani

During the past eight months that I've been running, I've come up with a set of "rules." I thought I would share them.