Fitness

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F040 cardio boxing

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.

6 Great Water Sports to Try This Summer

Sea kayaker viewing the multi-colored cliffs at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

Sea kayaker viewing the multi-colored cliffs at the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore on Lake Superior in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

The Great Lakes offer more than just a relaxing beach trip; try out some of these water sports on your next trip up north.

Heather Winia leads a dance session in the park

Heather Winia leads a dance session in the park

Dance Fitness Facilitator Gets People Grooving Outside

Dance Fitness Facilitator Heather Winia believes dancing offers physical and mental health benefits not found in other activities.

Beachside Yoga: The Summer’s Hottest Trend

Yoga on beach, group of people practicing healthy lifestyle

Yoga on beach, group of people practicing healthy lifestyle

Grab your yoga mat and head for the sand. Beachside yoga has become one of the summer’s hottest trends.

Health care, medicine, people eyesight and technology concept.

Health care, medicine, people eyesight and technology concept.

Tips for Better Eye Health

Protecting your eyesight has a lot in common with other good decisions you make for yourself. Here are some easy tips for better eye health.

What’s Your Motivation for Weight Loss?

Brazilian woman body positive exercising in nature.

Brazilian woman body positive exercising in nature.

If you are motivated to be healthy, you will not only look good, but you will also feel good and enjoy the many benefits of a healthier life.

Day in the life of a family 4 children including 1 little girl with Down syndrome and autism and her adopted little brother, Down syndrome and autism too, a big brother and a baby boy. The little girl with Down's syndrome follows a swimming lesson with a coach Photo was taken in Quebec Canada.

Day in the life of a family 4 children including 1 little girl with Down syndrome and autism and her adopted little brother, Down syndrome and autism too, a big brother and a baby boy. The little girl with Down's syndrome follows a swimming lesson with a coach Photo was taken in Quebec Canada.

4 Reasons Swimming is Such Great Exercise

Looking for a new low-impact, calorie-burning workout? Swimming is a great exercise to add to your routine.

Why a Growing Number of People Are Getting Active with Pickleball

Two couples play pickleball on an outdoor court.

Two couples play pickleball on an outdoor court.

Pickleball is one of the fast growing sports in Michigan, especially in Grand Rapids where tennis courts are being converted to Pickleball courts.

Ann Marie Wakula climbs stairs

Ann Marie Wakula climbs stairs

Looking for a heart-pumping workout? Take the stairs

Wherever you are, a workout isn’t far away. Certified trainer Ann Marie Wakula says climbing stairs builds strength, burns calories and improves heart health.

Understanding Different Types of Yoga Practices

Peaceful young woman with modern metal prosthesis bionic arm in tracksuit meditates sitting by window in sunny room closeup

Peaceful young woman with modern metal prosthesis bionic arm in tracksuit meditates sitting by window in sunny room closeup

If you don’t know a downward dog from a child’s pose, you’re not alone. Understanding different types of yoga practices will help you find flexibility. 