If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and ...

Bend your knees slightly and grip the kettlebell handle. Drive through your heels and stand tall as you squeeze your glutes.

For Oksayan, the key to an effective strength program is keeping it simple and repeatable, focusing on real-life movements.

Central to her idea is the “Foundational Five,” a set of simple exercises one can perform every day, whenever you have a ...

RICHMOND, Va. -- According to the National Institute of Health, 80% of people with serious mental illnesses are overweight or obese. Mental health and obesity have a complex two-way relationship.

Ever wondered why you can’t squat as deep as your gym buddy? The answer might be right at your feet. While most fitness enthusiasts focus on building impressive quads or sculpting perfect abs, ...

Squats are excellent for strengthening the muscles around your knees, according to a personal trainer. (Getty Images) Throughout the day, knees support your body weight and deal with different types ...

If you think Pilates sounds too difficult to try or you don’t like the idea of sliding around on a Reformer, no worries. There are plenty of easy Pilates exercises you can do on a mat at home to build ...

Functional fitness is the concept of designing our workouts around exercises that mimic everyday movements — and engaging multiple muscle groups at once. This approach to fitness aims to improve the ...

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (TENNESSEE VALLEY LIVING) - Looking for a way to add more movement to your day without hitting the gym? Amanda Deason with Barre3 stopped by TVL for Movement Monday to share a quick, ...

To begin your fitness journey, ask yourself these questions to help assess your readiness and set realistic goals: Cardiovascular Health: Can I walk a mile in under 15 minutes? Can I walk briskly for ...