Exercise & Fitness


Q&A: The Difference a Personal Trainer Can Make

Question by Amy D. (Silverton, OR)
Posted on December 21, 2006
My friend and I have been running together for years at least 2 to 3 times per week. We do the same strength training workouts separately on different days. Recently,… Read Full Q&A

Q&A: People with Osteoporosis Must Exercise Carefully

Question by Leslie T. (Murray, UT)
Posted on December 21, 2006
I am a 56 year old woman who has never exercised and I have recently been diagnosed with osteopenia. How is this different from osteoporosis and what kind of exercise… Read Full Q&A

Rev Up Your Metabolism

Article by Kristi Tuck, BS, ACSM
Posted on December 20, 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

Q&A: Include All Elements of Exercise to Lose Weight

Question by Ashley T. (Marysville, PA)
Posted on December 20, 2006
In hopes of shedding that last 15 lbs of weight, I have begun to run 3 or 4 times per week. In the past, this has always helped me lose… Read Full Q&A

Test Your Fitness Knowledge

Article by healthybalance.com staff
Posted on December 18, 2006
Find out how much you know (or don’t know) about exercise. Discovery Health as a nifty fitness quiz you can take to… Read Full Article

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