Exercise & Fitness


Q&A: Does a little walking make a difference?

Question by Nancy F. (Calumet City, IL)
Posted on January 31, 2007
I am 50 and work in a school. After lunch I have 15 minutes to do a quick 10 rounds of walking in an area that has small hallways and… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: What can I do to work my abs?

Question by 1910 (Afton, VA)
Posted on January 23, 2007
I'm seventeen years old, five foot one and 112 pounds; and I have tried to incorporate more exercise into my daily life. Although I work out approximately an hour every… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: What is the best low-impact exercise for the buttocks?

Question by mrstracyi (Texas)
Posted on January 16, 2007
What is the best low-impact exercise to do for flattening your buttocks area? Read Full Q&A

Rev up your Metabolism!

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on December 22, 2006
Many of my clients think that with age comes slowed metabolism. It is true that when we are young, our body finds ways to balance energy expenditure and energy… Read Full Article

New Year’s Resolutions—This Year is THE Year!

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on December 22, 2006
Every year new members come in to our clubs with the hope that this is the year they will make a change. They begin by putting their money where… Read Full Article

Winter Biking for Your Health

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on December 22, 2006
When winter rolls around, many bicyclists hang up their helmets and put their bikes into storage. Don’t let chilly temperatures and fewer hours of daylight keep you inside. With… Read Full Article

Q&A: Train for Your First 5K Safely!

Question by Debbie S. (Warsaw, MS)
Posted on December 21, 2006
I have been walking for the past three months on a regular basis, but I would like to begin running and complete a 5k race in the spring. How do… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Body Mass Index (BMI)—Behind the Numbers

Question by Lucile Y. (Lincoln, NE)
Posted on December 21, 2006
I was recently told that my BMI was 27. What does this mean and is it good? What is more important in determining your health, BMI, body composition or waist… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Exercise and Disease Treatment—The Facts

Question by Kenda P. (Grand Rapids, MI)
Posted on December 21, 2006
My friend was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and I have read that exercise for the cancer patient can lessen the effects of chemotherapy and other cancer treatments. She has… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: Children and Fitness—What is Too Much?

Question by Kristen W. (Nashville, TN)
Posted on December 21, 2006
My 12 year-old daughter is interested in joining me in the gym, but I have heard that strength training is unsafe for children and will stunt their growth. Is this… Read Full Q&A

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