Is exercise worth your time? Genes tell
Thursday, February 4, 2010

A new study suggests specific genes may determine, at least in part, how much we really benefit from exercise. Shopping - Health - Business - Time - United States .. read more..

Losing the weight war? Head to the mountains
Thursday, February 4, 2010

Overweight people may want to vacation in the mountains rather than at the beach — and not just to avoid putting on a swimsuit.  A new study finds obese people lose weight at high altitudes. Weight loss - Obesity - Health - Support group - Shopping .. read more..

Teeny bike pedals away ‘sitting disease’ fears
Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Horrified by headlines about the connection between a sedentary lifestyle and serious health issues, our writer tests a tiny exercise bike she can use while she works. Health - Sedentary lifestyle - Stationary bicycle - Conditions and Diseases - Physical exercise .. read more..

Owie! Readers share their weirdest gym injuries
Friday, January 29, 2010

Broken noses, fractured bones, smashed fingers, smooshed toes, bonked heads and banged knees — is there anything you guys haven't managed to injure while working out? Health - Recreation - United States - Literature - Security .. read more..

Gym-goers trip, flip and fall in pursuit of fitness
Friday, January 29, 2010

Going to the gym in January is like going to the mall on Black Friday, to the bar on New Year’s Eve: It’s amateur hour. And, as they say, sometimes what you don’t know can hurt you. Or at least really, really embarrass you. New Year's Eve - New Year - People and Society - Kids and Teens - Holidays .. .. read more..

You sitting down? Experts say it’ll kill you
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

Scientists are increasingly warning that sitting for prolonged periods — even if you also exercise regularly — could be bad for your health. Health - United States - Fitness - Consumer Information - Shopping .. read more..

Obesity rates idle as most of us are already fat
Wednesday, January 13, 2010

America’s rapid rise in obesity appears to have leveled off. But there's little reason to cheer. Most of us are already overweight. Has society simply reached a maximum level of tubbiness? Obesity - United States - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Nutrition and Metabolism Disorders .. read more..

Running shoes linked to joint strain
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Running shoes, decked out with the latest cushioning, motion control and arch support technologies, may not be as beneficial to your feet and joints as you might think Athletic shoe - Foot - Motion control - Shopping - Clothing .. read more..

‘Biggest Loser’: Player sets weigh-in record
Tuesday, January 12, 2010

In the season 9 premiere of “The Biggest Loser,” contestants got moving with their first challenge — to ride stationary bikes for 26.2 miles. In the end, five players were sent home while the two top “Losers” shed a combined 57 pounds. The Biggest Loser: Second Chances - Biggest Loser - JillianMich.. .. read more..

Fight against fat goes high-tech with sensors
Wednesday, January 6, 2010

The fight against fat is going high-tech. To get an inside look at eating and exercise habits, scientists are developing wearable wireless sensors to monitor overweight and obese people as they go about their daily lives. Obesity - Physical exercise - Health - United States - Body Image .. read more..

Exercise makes your brain brighter at any age
Wednesday, January 6, 2010

If you’re trying to motivate yourself to get moving in the new year, here’s some inspiration: Mounting research shows that exercise isn’t just good for the body, it’s also good for the brain. Brain - New Year - Kids and Teens - People and Society - Holidays and Special Days .. read more..

Flipping the switch is only the first step
Monday, January 4, 2010

Flipping the switch and making a lifestyle change is the easy part. Look at any health club in January, after all, and you'll see plenty of new faces. The hard part is what comes next. Apple - Macintosh - Humor - Health - Switch .. read more..

How to drop a size this year
Thursday, December 31, 2009

Forget the deprivation diet and marathon workouts. New research shows that taking baby steps — not giant leaps — is the best way to get lasting results. Marathon - Sport - Road running - Running - Events .. read more..

Sports drinks: Do they really help?
Friday, December 11, 2009

When you’re sweating through an intense workout, you probably reach for a sports drink to  rehydrate your body.  But which beverage is right for you? Sports drink - Beverages - Business - Food and Related Products - Drink .. read more..

6 gifts fit for the gym rat on your list
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Searching for a gift for the exercise enthusiast on your list? Whatever the sport or activity, we have ideas that are fun, functional and in a range of prices to help keep you fiscally fit. Physical exercise - Health - Fitness - Shopping - Gyms .. read more..

University drops required PE class for obese
Saturday, December 5, 2009

Obese students at a historically black college near Philadelphia won't have to take a fitness class to graduate after all. Historically black colleges and universities - Education - United States - Colleges and Universities - Philadelphia .. read more..

Can exercise help ward off the swine flu?
Thursday, December 3, 2009

Studies have concluded that exercise can enhance the immune system, but is the effect great enough to stave off swine flu? Immune system - Health - Infectious disease - Conditions and Diseases - Influenza .. read more..