fitness

"Every year an estimated 5.3 million people from causes related to inactive living--roughly the population of Norway."

It's not about a rule-based, panic-inducing practice, but it's a good way to gauge the reality of what you're taking in and working off every day.

Losing weight takes a whole lot of work and eight out of ten people who hit their goals end up gaining it back later. Ugh! But there is one key to keeping it off.

Made some fitness resolutions this year? Just want to add to your existing wellness regimen? Our list has a little bit of everything you could need to make this year the best it can be.

By yourself or with someone else--turn up the music and dance with abandon. Give it at least 15-20 minutes and I promise you'll feel better than you did.

You'll want to do each of the these exercises for 30 seconds each. After each 30-second stint, make sure and take a 10-second break before resuming.

Looking great is a definite perk--enjoy it! But for me, the best reasons to stay fit are more than skin deep. It can change your life.

I'm okay for now, but come July--Should I hide in the shade? Check. Ice water? Check. Consume as many popsicles as possible? Got it. Any other suggestions?

If you never hit the gym and you don't have an organized fitness plan, you may still be getting a good daily workout. Here's how it sneaks in.

If you're exercising to the point that you're out of breath, you're doing yourself a huge favor. They've increased the amount of cardio we should be getting each week, and this number alone is enough to knock the wind out of you.

More than a third of people will cut a workout short if they forgot something. Others will quit early because they ate a waffle first and shouldn't have. It turns out, there are a whole host of reasons for not finishing strong at the gym.

New Year's is a time to hit the reset button, a time to evaluate where you are and then kick it in gear to achieve your aspirations. These items and some determination will help you reach your fitness goals.