Fitness

Hiking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In Michigan

Hiking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In Michigan

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.

Health Benefits of Biking

Unrecognizable person on a bike ride through a lush wildflower field on a summer day healthy lifestyle

Unrecognizable person on a bike ride through a lush wildflower field on a summer day healthy lifestyle

Get on your bike and ride, and reap the health benefits that come pedaling road bikes, mountain bikes and more.

Shot of a happy senior couple dancing in their kitchen at home

Shot of a happy senior couple dancing in their kitchen at home

Best Exercises to Lower Blood Pressure

Nearly half of all U.S. adults have hypertension. Regular exercise can help lower blood pressure.

I Always Hated Exercise – Until I Saw How Much it Helped My Anxiety

Monica Drake poses for a photo in her gym.

Monica Drake poses for a photo in her gym.

Contributor and mental health advocate Monica Drake shares how starting an exercise routine has helped her manage her anxiety.

Two businesswomen walk, talk and drink coffee in the middle of a workday.

Two businesswomen walk, talk and drink coffee in the middle of a workday.

Top 5 Reasons You Should Walk at Lunch

National Walk at Lunch Day is the perfect excuse to get outside after lunch and rack up some steps. Do it everyday and the health benefits will rack up, too.
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Signs You Might Need a Personal Trainer

A woman at the gym has a discussion with a personal trainer.

A woman at the gym has a discussion with a personal trainer.

Personal training may be worth looking into if you recently recovered from an injury, need help with form or have certain fitness goals in mind.

An older couple jogs in the park.

An older couple jogs in the park.

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.

Winning Pickleball Tournaments in their 70s: How the Sport Keeps Seniors Young

Women play pickleball at the Michigan Senior Olympics event during March 2023 in Rochester at Lifetime Fitness.

Women play pickleball at the Michigan Senior Olympics event during March 2023 in Rochester at Lifetime Fitness.

Staying active and making new friends: these seniors are reaping the benefits from pickleball, a sport that surged in popularity during the pandemic.

Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

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

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

This 5K training regimen is for beginners, experienced runners and everyone in between. Training starts two months before race day.