Exercise & Fitness


Q&A: Tennis Conditioning

Question by Alan M. (Ohio)
Posted on November 21, 2007
I have been an avid tennis player for twenty years and have recently begun a strength training program. I have noticed that I am substantially stronger on my right side… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Circuit Training

Question by Ella G.
Posted on November 14, 2007
I have been active my whole life, but like most women my age, 47, my weight has steadily increased over the past five years. My doctor says that I am… Read Full Q&A

Posture Perfect

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on November 13, 2007
As children we are taught to “sit up straight”, yet as we get older, we find it increasingly difficult to do this. Our jobs have us sitting at desks,… Read Full Article

Q&A: Exercising, Dieting, Not Losing Weight

Question by Anonymous
Posted on October 04, 2007
I am 54 years old and have been exercising for years and have not seen any results. I bike three times a week on my stationary bike and follow a… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: How do I get in shape for surfing?

Question by petey (Illinois)
Posted on September 24, 2007
I am getting ready to take a surfing trip this winter in Costa Rica. I live in the mid-west and have no opportunities to train in actual surfing conditions, but… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Losing Weight after Pregnancies

Question by Anonymous
Posted on September 17, 2007
I have struggled with my weight my entire life. Throughout high school and college, I participated in volleyball and basketball. At that time, I worked out all the time and… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Can additional training help my daughter’s fine motor skills?

Question by mom616 (Grand Rapids, MI)
Posted on September 10, 2007
My daughter just turned 13 years old and has never expressed an interest in sports and physical activity, but because of her social circle, she is now interested in playing… Read Full Q&A

Back to School--Exercise for Your Brain

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on September 08, 2007
With school just around the corner, it is time to get that brain back in gear. Physical activity in children has significantly decreased in recent years, giving way to… Read Full Article

Q&A: What exercise will help with flabby legs?

Question by esseam (Minnesota)
Posted on September 06, 2007
Over the past 6 months I have lost 30 pounds by diet and exercise, mostly walking averaging 7 miles a day. I still have very flabby legs and would like… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Exercising with Fibromyalgia

Question by theratpack (Las Vegas)
Posted on August 28, 2007
I have fibromyalgia, but I need to start an exercise program. What can you recommend that will have the best impact, and the least amount of stress to my body. Read Full Q&A

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