Fitness & Exercise

Health and Fitness News

Being fit is a two sided coin. On one side, you have diet, and on the other side is exercise. Finding the time and energy to maintain a fit physique these days is a big challenge. The focus in fitness these days seems to be toward the lean body, instead of pure strength.

Whether you’re a ‘gym rat’, or don’t have the time to get out of the house, start here to find hundreds of ideas and ways to keep yourself fit. Nothing feels as good as a good workout – getting motivated is half the battle

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Fitness & Exercise

Can Meditation Make Society More Compassionate?

Allie Montgomery, April 24, 2008

Practice may make perfect when it comes to kindness and compassion. A new study shows that regularly practicing kindness and compassion...

Metabolism and Aging

Jody Cross, January 9, 2008

If you’ve noticed that your metabolism has seemed to slow as the years have flashed by, you are not imaganing things, and you aren’t alone....

Women’s Health: The Treadmill or the Road

Jennifer Newell, December 22, 2007

When planning an exercise routine, most people want to incorporate some type of walking, jogging, or running.

Smoking - The Benefits of Quitting

Drucilla Dyess, October 27, 2007

The best immediate benefit of quitting smoking is that your body will begin to heal itself within 12 hours.