Exercise & Fitness


Q&A: Exercising to Control Blood Sugar

Question by Pmo25
Posted on December 15, 2008
I am 61 and recently had my blood sugar checked and it was 108. I started eating better with portion control and exercise of 30 min.+ walking a day and… Read Full Q&A

Don’t Hibernate Just Yet!

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on December 08, 2008
Turkey day is over, left-overs have all been consumed and the week is about to begin all over again. The snow is falling and it is getting really cold… Read Full Article

Q&A: Is it too late to get myself active?

Question by Eileen D.
Posted on December 02, 2008
At 67, is it too late to lose 15 lbs. and get myself active? I get so tired that I lose my motivation, and my middle is moving too high… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Losing the Underarm Loose Skin

Question by Crbjefmb (Oakdale, CT)
Posted on October 01, 2008
How do I get rid of under arm loose skin? After back surgery I was not mobile for several months. Lifting was not allowed. I can't believe how quickly i… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Toning Abs

Question by Laura
Posted on September 22, 2008
Abs, abs, abs.........Is it possible to target and tone the abs when you are overweight by 30 pounds or more? Other than your weight, is there anything else that plays… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Tightening Up After Losing Weight

Question by Gbm27 (New York)
Posted on September 04, 2008
About 3 years ago I went on diet pills to lose weight, and I was close to 400 lbs. and about 140 lbs when I stopped taking them. My question… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: More Basic Exercises

Question by Sherrill
Posted on August 28, 2008
Hi, I've reccently lost 78lbs i still have a ways to go but one day at a time. I would like to do more besides the ones listed above what… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Body Fat Percentage

Question by 33jasmine (Grand Rapids, MI)
Posted on August 22, 2008
My work just finished up with a Health appraisal for each employee through the Grand Valley Health plan. My body fat percentage is considered healthy for my age, but I… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Losing weight after menopause

Question by Cjtatman (Illinois)
Posted on July 28, 2008
I am 59...very close to 60. I have gained about 30 pounds and can't seem to get the weight off. I have gone through menopause and need ideas for what… Read Full Q&A

Summer Fitness Fun: Keeping Kids Fit

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on July 14, 2008
When I was growing up, my parents didn’t have to worry about how much activity my brother and I were getting. We were gone from sun up to sun… Read Full Article

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