Fitness

A man eats a banana while sitting on a weight bench at the gym.

A man eats a banana while sitting on a weight bench at the gym.

What to Taste Before You Train

Scarfing down sugary snacks and greasy fast food before you exercise can lead to a sluggish workout. Give these options a try instead.

Why 7,000 Brisk Steps is the New Daily Fitness Goal

walking

walking

So long, 10,000 steps. A new study talks about why 7,000 steps each day should be your goal.

silhouette runner on a beach

silhouette runner on a beach

How to Transition from the Treadmill to Running Outside

Running outdoors is more physically demanding than running on a treadmill, so don't jump back into it without taking some key precautions.

Mental Tricks to Make Every Run Feel Easier

Morning is the best time for jogging. Young happy african couple or friends wearing headphones running together on the bridge, they talking and smiling during the run

Morning is the best time for jogging. Young happy african couple or friends wearing headphones running together on the bridge, they talking and smiling during the run

A lot of times, the resistance we face while running is all mental. The next time you're huffing and puffing, remember these four tips.

Home workout routine. Black man doing suspension straps exercises

Home workout routine. Black man doing suspension straps exercises

Can You Out-Exercise a Bad Diet?

Think you can down a bag of potato chips, eat fries, snack on candy and just exercise away all the bad stuff? Think again. 

Diving into Competitive Swimming During Retirement

Donna Mc Minn

Donna Mc Minn

Ask Donna Mc Minn why she took up competitive swimming during her retirement and she’ll grin and say: “In the pool, no one can see you sweat."

A couple exercising at home watches a training video on an electronic device.

A couple exercising at home watches a training video on an electronic device.

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.

Sound Baths: How to Create One at Home

Young woman sitting in a lotus position at home and using singing bowl.Relaxation and meditation.Sound therapy,alternative medicine.Buddhist healing practices.Clearing the space of negative energy.

Young woman sitting in a lotus position at home and using singing bowl.Relaxation and meditation.Sound therapy,alternative medicine.Buddhist healing practices.Clearing the space of negative energy.

Surrounding yourself with vibrating and overlapping sounds can be relaxing. Here’s how to create a sound bath at home. 

Couple Snowshoeing

Couple Snowshoeing

Michigan Bucket List: Snowshoeing Trails to Try

Ready to head out on a snowshoeing adventure? Here are some bucket-list worthy trails to try across Michigan. 

4 Ways to Burn Calories During the Big Game

Family watching american football match on television at home

Family watching american football match on television at home

The Big Game is an American tradition, whether you’re a football fan or not. But during this big buffet fest, how can you burn some extra calories?