Fitting Fitness In

For years, women were told to grit their teeth and endure menopause. Hot flashes. Sleepless nights. Weight gain.

“You just need to tough it out” ranked on The New York Times list of 10 persistent myths about the topic.

But now, doctors...

Fitness trainer Rob Haddocks turned 60 last year and recently celebrated another milestone, walking 10,000 steps daily for a year.

“It wasn’t anything I initially set out to do,” Rob said after reaching Day 365. “At this stage of the game, I’m more ‘process goals’ driven. Habits. Consistency. Just put in the work and the rest will take care of itself.”...

If you’ve ever put off strength training because you didn’t know where to begin, the latest guidance from the American College of Sports Medicine has reassuring news.

You don’t need the perfect workout.

You don’t need fancy equipment. You don’t need to spend hours at the gym. And you don’t have to chase the latest fitness trend on social media.<...

Summer pulls you outside before you’ve thought it through — longer evenings, warmer air, and suddenly you’re gardening at noon or walking further than planned.

That’s the appeal, but also the risk.

Heat climbs fast, dehydration sneaks up quietly, and what feels effortless in April can turn risky in July. Stay smart about how you move in this heat!

Stayin...

Six months into the year, a lot of people start grading themselves. Did I hit my goals? Did I fall off? Am I ahead or behind?

Here’s a better way to think about it: this isn’t a report card, it’s halftime.

No coach spends halftime handing out grades. They look at what’s working, adjust what isn’t, and figure out how to play...