Health & Fitness Slideshows

You know you need to raise your heart rate a few times a week, but you don’t like to run and the gym’s never been your thing. Here are a few ways to make exercise easier and more fun.

You never want to go to the gym while your stomach rumbles, but here are some things to avoid having prior to your workout.

So you want to take a trip or maybe even move to a place where you don’t have to spend hours in your car. Where can you go that’s easy to get around on your own two feet? WebMD shows you a few of the top contenders.

You were a regular at the gym until a workout injury put you on the sidelines. Read on to figure out what happened, how to fix it, and how to prevent it in the future.

Playing a sport more than 2x a week means getting an athletic shoe made for that sport. It helps prevent injury. This gallery helps you find the right shoe.

Strength training is an excellent way to build your muscles and burn calories. See our gallery of dos and don'ts of how to start a strength training program.

Are you getting the most out of your workouts? See some common missteps that can keep you from reaching your goals or even cause injury.

Is your workout helping or hurting? Here’s what the experts say about some popular exercises.

Sit all day at the office? You might want to rethink that. Long hours in the chair are bad for your health. Find out why it’s time to get up and stretch your legs.

As you get older, you'll have new things to consider about exercise. Find out what you need, why it helps, and activities well-suited for your workouts.

It seems so simple: Put your running shoes on and go. But start the wrong way and you can hurt yourself -- or be burned out -- in no time. Find out more about how to run yourself into good health.

The right foods before and after a workout can help boost your results. Learn which ones are best, and which ones to avoid.

Having trouble carving out time to exercise? WebMD shows you 15 ways you can work it into your day.

It doesn’t take a lot of effort to do things that are good for you. Check out a few you can do right now.

Super-healthy people know that simple steps are all it takes to stay that way. Make their habits yours -- start today! This WebMD slideshow will let you in on their secrets.

What should you eat before you work out? How about after exercise? Get ideas for powerful foods to fuel you through every move and to help your body recover.

From beginners to yogi pros, anyone can make these basic poses part of a daily yoga practice.

The 7-minute workout from WebMD can help you get and stay in shape.

Find the best workouts in this WebMD slideshow to help tone your arms, legs, belly, glutes, and more.

Thinking about working out? This WebMD slideshow shows you some of the top ways exercise benefits your body and mind -- from stress-busting to cancer prevention.

Ready to start an exercise plan? WebMD shows you how to get in shape with these workout tips for fitness beginners.

Bored with the same old workout routine? WebMD shows you some of the hottest new fitness programs designed to rev up and revitalize your workout.

Flat abs are one highly prized result of a Pilates workout. WebMD's pictures show beginning moves to help trim your belly and build long, lean muscles.

Want a toned stomach or a winning tennis game? WebMD's pictures show 11 off-balance core exercises to help get you there.

This quick workout gets you into great shape at home without costly equipment. WebMD's pictures show the best moves for flat abs and total body fitness.