Category: Fitness and Mobility

two older men play doubles pickleball

August 29, 2022

Play Pickleball—and Prevent Injuries

Even though the sport is low impact, players benefit from training and warmups.

Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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Three teenaged boys walking down the street toward the sunset, skateboards in hand

August 15, 2022

Get Your Teen Moving

Parents may have more success if they are active themselves.

Adolescents, Fitness and Mobility

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Woman using exercise tracking app on smartphone

April 22, 2022

Health Trackers Provide Lots of Information with Marginal Benefit

Wearable devices can satisfy our curiosity but might tell healthy people more than they need to know.

Devices, Fitness and Mobility, Health

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Close up of a group of kids on a tennis court learning how to serve a tennis ball

April 11, 2022

3 Things Young Athletes Need to Know About Protein

Eating a healthy, balanced diet may boost athletic performance.

Fitness and Mobility, Nutrition

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young woman runner tying her shoes preparing for a jog outside at morning

March 28, 2022

Walk to Build Strength and Endurance—One Step at a Time

Reduce stress and improve flexibility by starting a walking routine.

Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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two women running together outside

March 18, 2022

5 Tips for Staying Safe While Being Active Outside

Keep your eyes and ears alert for potential hazards on your run, walk or bike ride.

Fitness and Mobility, Safety

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An athletic woman warming up before she starts to run on city bridge

March 2, 2022

10 Tips for Healthy Running

Here’s how to reduce the risk of common running injuries.

Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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Midshot of older woman lifting light dumbbells at home

February 10, 2022

How to Stay—or Get—Fit as You Age

Walking is one great way to exercise, but your options are limitless.

Fitness and Mobility, Wellness

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Side view of a mid adult male working out at home. Man doing childs pose yoga on exercise mat indoors

November 16, 2021

5 Ways to Take Care of Your Spine

Learn how to avoid pain and keep your back and neck in good shape.

Back Pain, Fitness and Mobility

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June 21, 2021

4 Tips for Exercising with Asthma

People with asthma need exercise, too, and preparation is key.

Asthma, Children's Health, Exercise, Fitness and Mobility

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woman doing yoga with an on-line tutorial from her laptop during Covid Lockdown, dog looks on

May 10, 2021

A Get-Back-Into-Working-Out Plan

Been a while since you exercised? Keep these things in mind.

Exercise

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Shot of a young woman sleeping in her bed in the morning at home

May 7, 2021

5 Tips to Feel Healthier in Your Pandemic Body

We’ve endured a lot mentally and physically this year. These small changes can help.

Fitness and Mobility

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