Fitness

Family with a down syndrome boy is playing soccer in a public park.

Family with a down syndrome boy is playing soccer in a public park.

Fun Ways to Exercise as a Family

Kids’ soccer practice, dance class and your own trips to the gym. What if you could find fun ways to exercise as a family?

The Many Benefits of Walking

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FO40 walking

Walking is one of the fastest and easiest ways to burn calories. On this episode of Fitness Over 40, learn about the many health benefits of walking.  

Woman on Mountain bike with blooming flowers

Woman on Mountain bike with blooming flowers

Are e-Bikes a Good Form of Exercise?

You’ve probably seen them zipping around at high speeds, but are e-bikes really a good form of exercise? It depends on how you use them.

Kick Your Workout into High Gear with Cardio Boxing

F040 cardio boxing

F040 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.

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

6 Great Water Sports to Try This Summer

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

Dance Fitness Facilitator Gets People Grooving Outside

Heather Winia leads a dance session in the park

Heather Winia leads a dance session in the park

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

Yoga on beach, group of people practicing healthy lifestyle

Yoga on beach, group of people practicing healthy lifestyle

Beachside Yoga: The Summer’s Hottest Trend

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

Tips for Better Eye Health

Health care, medicine, people eyesight and technology concept.

Health care, medicine, people eyesight and technology concept.

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.

Brazilian woman body positive exercising in nature.

Brazilian woman body positive exercising in nature.

What’s Your Motivation for Weight Loss?

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.

4 Reasons Swimming is Such Great Exercise

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.

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