1 of 5 / Overview & Facts
View AllExercise and Weight Loss
How to start working out if you want to achieve specific weight loss goals.
How Exercise Boosts Your Metabolism
Your next workout could set you up with a speedier metabolism.
Making Time for Fitness
Creating your personal workout schedule.
Your Guide to Getting Started
Use these simple how-tos to start your personalized fitness plan.
2 of 5 / Tips for Success
View AllNo Gym? Exercise at Home
Use these tips to set up your at-home exercise routine.
Risky Exercises and Better Bets
Who has time to waste on ineffective, risky exercises? Not you. So ditch these nine moves that may not deliver the results you want -- and may even cause injury.
Best Workouts for Cold Weather
There are plenty of ways to be active in fall and winter, even if the weather turns cold. You can stay in shape and have fun while you're at it.
Best Workouts for Hot Weather
Summer is a great time for being active. Even if you live where it gets hot or humid, there are ways you can stay in shape year-round. But make sure to take precautions when you are active outside.
3 of 5 / Get Lean
View AllIndoor Cycling
What you should know before getting started.
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
BMI, or body mass index, measures how healthy your weight is based on how tall you are. It gives you a clue to your risk for weight-related health problems.
Fitness Gadgets and Workouts A-Z
Review all types of workouts here.
4 of 5 / Get Strong
View AllWork Out Your Lats
Get advice from personal trainer Aaron Small, PhD, on the right way to work those lats.
Get Bigger Biceps
In this part of our series, we get advice from personal trainer Aaron Small, PhD, on the right way to work your biceps.
Strengthen Your Triceps
Get advice from personal trainer Aaron Small, PhD, on the right way to work your triceps.
Exercises for Your Chest
In this part of our series, we get advice from personal trainer Aaron Small, PhD, on the right way to work your chest muscles.
5 of 5 / Fuel Your Body
View AllGood Sources of Protein
Protein can help you shed those unwanted pounds and keep your belly full. But it's important to eat the right amount and the right kind of protein to get the health benefits.
Staying Hydrated During Exercise
Find out how much you know about hydration.
Health and Fitness Resources
Where to turn if you'd like more information.
Suggested Reads about Health & Fitness
Fitness for People in Wheelchairs
Exercise is important for the physical health and well-being of people with limited mobility. Learn more about fitness tips for people who use wheelchairs.
Just 4,000 Steps Per Day Translates to a Longer Life: Study
A new study suggests that it takes far less than 10,000 steps a day to have a profound impact on your health. The minimum number is actually less than 5,000 steps per day to start reducing the risk of early death.
As Injuries from Pickleball Surge, Here's How to Play Safely
The adage “it’s all fun and games until someone gets hurt” readily applies to pickleball, as research shows medical costs of pickleball will top $377 million this year alone.
Your Heart Benefits Even If You Exercise as a ‘Weekend Warrior’
A new study has encouraging news for weekend warriors: It’s the amount of exercise, not the pattern of exercise, that counts, even if the workouts aren’t evenly distributed over the week.
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