Physical Fitness

Triathlete with Cerebral Palsy Writes about “Impossible Mile”
Johnny Agar, who competes in triathlons with his dad, is the author of the bestseller, "The Impossible Mile: The Power in Living Life One Step at a Time."
What’s the Best Diet for Workout Recovery?
Feeling a little tired or run-down after your last workout? Here’s what you should be eating afterward to speed your recovery.
How My Workout Became a Part of My Social Life
Working out with friends has its benefits. Added motivation is usually one of them. That was the experience for Maria Cassel, who details her health journey in this first-person writing.

The Health Benefits of Golf
Gracefully Greying health correspondent Lila Lazarus explores the health benefits of golf for both the body and the mind.
Why I Started Hiking for Mental Clarity
Contributor and summer intern Olivia Durkee shares how hiking has helped her mental health and become an outlet for her stress.
Mental Health and Fitness: My Experience Becoming a Gym Regular
Summer intern Jenna Natwick shares how becoming a gym regular has helped her with her anxiety.
Biohacks to Boost Your Health
Ready to use biohacking to improve your mental and physical health? Here are some of the best biohacks to improve your health.
Reduce Your Load if The Weight is Too Heavy
Licensed therapist, NASM master trainer and integrative health expert Angela T. Moore shares signs you're carrying too much weight — mentally and physically.
The Fuel, Fitness and Physicals Men Need for Good Health
Getting appropriate and timely preventive care is an important part of a well-rounded, overall health strategy for men.
Life and Basketball: Senior Detroit Women Play to Stay Young
For two hours every Monday afternoon at the Lasky Recreation Center in northeast Detroit, time doesn’t matter – only basketball.
How to Find the Right Squat Exercise for You
Find the best squat exercises to build muscle and burn calories.
When Do You Need an Electrolyte Drink?
Sipping an electrolyte drink can be a trendy thing to do, but when does your body actually need one?

Five Reasons to Start Playing Pickleball
Gracefully Greying health correspondent Lila Lazarus dives into the pickleball craze — and finds it can be good for your health.
Mountain Bike Trails in Michigan
Load up those knobby tires and try out these cool trails near you.
Michigan Hikes to Get Your 10,000 Steps In
There are big health benefits to getting 10,000 daily steps. Here are some great places to do that with a view.
4 Practical Ways to Start Living in the Present
Do you ever ask yourself, “Is it the weekend yet?” If you do, it might be time for you to start trying to find joy in the present.
Improve Your Walking or Running Form in 3 Steps
Simple tweaks to your running or walking form can help you go farther while preserving the condition of your back, joints and other body parts.
Urban Nature Trails in Michigan to Move Your Workout Outside
Grab a pair of sunglasses and your best workout shoes. It’s time to move your next exercise session outdoors.
You Can Do It! The Easiest Way to Prepare for a 5K
This 5K training regimen is for beginners, experienced runners and everyone in between. Training starts two months before race day.
The 7 Most Popular Fitness Questions
Burning calories. Proper weight lifting. Squeezing workouts into busy schedules. These are among the most commonly asked fitness questions.
Packing a Punch: Learning Tactical Self-Defense
Contributor Mia Gallucci writes about her experience trying a tactical self-defense class — and what she learned along the way.
Cardio Doesn’t Have to Hurt: The Best Low-Impact Workouts
Exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself at any age, but as you get older, regular exercise becomes more important than ever.
4 Easy Ways to Get More Vitamin C
Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to protect the body against external factors. This valuable vitamin is found in these foods and supplements.
How Much Water Do You Need?
Are you drinking enough water? Find out why staying hydrated goes far in keeping you healthy.
Best Exercises to Fight Off Anxiety and Depression
Are anxiety and depression putting a damper on your mood? Think about retooling your exercise routine to give yourself a feel-good boost.
How to Start an Exercise Routine that Works for You
Focusing on your target heart rate and switching up your workouts can help unlock an exercise routine that works for you. Here are more keys:
Dry January? Tips to be Successful
Ready to put away the beer and wine? Ditch the liquor? Here’s how to make a Dry January work for you.
What is SMART Goal Setting?
Have you heard of “SMART” goal setting? It’s a goal-setting approach that can help you set goals that are attainable and realistic.
Meditation for Mindfulness and Mental Clarity
Meditation, mindfulness and mental clarity may be just what the doctor ordered as we head into this busy holiday season.
Are You Doing These Things to Prevent Skin Infections at the Gym?
Read this list of five skin infections commonly caught at the gym and what you can do to prevent catching them.
How to Care for Your Interstitium, Which May Be Your Newest Organ
A large network connecting tissues and fluid under your skin? Meet the interstitium.
Busy? Yes! Believe It Or Not, You Can Be Healthy Too!
Angela T. Moore, certified therapist and fitness coach, offers tips for finding ways to maintain a healthy lifestyle even when you are busy.
How to Refresh for Spring
It’s time for more than just spring cleaning. Learn how to refresh your life to celebrate spring.
Winter Self-Care Guide: Exercise
Daily exercise doesn’t mean spending an hour lifting weights. Moving your body for 30 minutes a day in moderate ways can improve your mental and physical health
Steps to take for a Safe Return to the Gym
Statewide COVID-19 cases are on the rise, so if you’re returning to the gym, you should take every precaution possible to keep yourself and others safe.
Too Cold to Walk Outside? Try These Winter Workday Activity Tips
Many have relied on outdoor walks to break up the monotony of working from home. Here’s how to replace that activity level during the winter.
Want to Live a Healthier Lifestyle?
The most important thing you can do when striving to live a healthy lifestyle is to create environments that support healthy actions.
Mental Health Tips for Your Inner Athlete
You don’t have to be an Olympic star to see that your mental health can affect your sport. Here are some tips for your inner athlete.
Kick Your Workout into High Gear with Cardio Boxing
In this edition of Fitness Over 40, host Ann Marie Wakula takes you to a cardio boxing workout. It's a high-energy and fun way to boost your heart rate.

Diet and Exercise Take Teacher from Diabetes to Marathons
In this episode of Fitness Over 40, Ira Goldberg shares how proper diet and exercise took from nearly 400 pounds to running marathons.
Find Your ‘Why’ For Living a Healthy Life
Angela T. Moore, certified therapist and fitness coach, explains how to find your 'why' for living a healthy life. The answers will fuel your motivation.
How to Start Moving Your Workouts Outside
More daylight means more chances to move your exercise routine outside. This shift comes with perks you can’t always get with an indoor workout.
Are You Making These Five Post-Run Mistakes?
What you do after a run can be as important for your overall health as the miles you just ran. Here's how to avoid the most common post-workout mistakes.
Ways to Encourage Seniors in Your Life to Maintain Independence
As people get older, it can become difficult for some to keep the lifestyle they want. But there are ways for seniors to preserve much of their independence.
How to Stay Healthy This Winter
Cold weather arrives with its own lineup of health challenges. With a little planning, you can be proactive in staying healthy when the temperatures drop.