Fitness

Overweight woman has done New Year resolution for weight loss in new year. Obese hiker walking on forest trail in winter cold weather. Nordic walking in Czech National Park Sumava.

Overweight woman has done New Year resolution for weight loss in new year. Obese hiker walking on forest trail in winter cold weather. Nordic walking in Czech National Park Sumava.

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.

Cold Weather Clothing Tips: Gear to Wear and How to Layer

Cold Weather Clothing Tips: Gear to Wear and How to Layer

Cold Weather Clothing Tips: Gear to Wear and How to Layer

It might be time to shop for winter hats, scarves, jackets and boots if you haven't already. Here are the best fabrics out there to keep you warm this winter.

Adult Strength Training

Adult Strength Training

How Strength Training Can Help You Age Gracefully

Adding weights and resistance training to your workout can make a big difference in how well you age.

Why Walking Your Dog is Healthy for You, Too

Photo of a smiling senior woman walking her dog outdoors along a foot path

Photo of a smiling senior woman walking her dog outdoors along a foot path

Did you know dog owners are 34% more likely to fit 150 minutes of walking into a week than non-dog owners? The benefits only begin there.

Bob Van Camp plays table tennis at the Older Persons Commission

Bob Van Camp plays table tennis at the Older Persons Commission

Table Tennis Helps Michigan Man Lose Weight, Stay Active in Retirement

Don’t call it ping pong. This is table tennis. On a recent weekday afternoon several men, aged 50-plus, are breaking a sweat.

How to Start an Exercise Routine that Works for You

Woman doing yoga with her dog

Woman doing yoga with her dog

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:

Winter mountain adventure. Young couple on a trail. Night blizzard

Winter mountain adventure. Young couple on a trail. Night blizzard

Winter Night Hikes Across Michigan

Walking in the winter can be a hushed, beautiful experience. But what about winter night hikes? Those can be magical.

Why is the First Five Minutes of a Workout So Hard?

Young woman plays on her smartphone on a yoga mat indoors

Young woman plays on her smartphone on a yoga mat indoors

There's a science behind what the first five minutes of exercise does to your body. Don't let it deter you from a great workout.

Angela Moore

Angela Moore

Are You Physically and Mentally Fit?

Licensed therapist, NASM master trainer and integrative health expert Angela T. Moore discusses the importance of talking about mental fitness.

5 Winter Sports to Try This Year

A woman and young boy snowshoe up a snow-covered hill.

A woman and young boy snowshoe up a snow-covered hill.

You're probably familiar with ice skating and skiing, but if hose don't move the needle for you, these other Michigan winter sport ideas should.