Fitness

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. 

Motivated strong sporty lady performing the alternating waves exercise with battle ropes at the gym

Motivated strong sporty lady performing the alternating waves exercise with battle ropes at the gym

Suffering From “Quarantine 15” Or “The Covid 19”? Move It To Lose it!

The key is to move the body in an effective way. Ideally, you want to move your body in a way that promotes a healthy body as well as a healthy body image.

Bike Safety: What Drivers and Cyclists Need to Know

Female cyclist wearing neon colors riding on a bike path

Female cyclist wearing neon colors riding on a bike path

Riding your bike is a great way to get to know your community and get in some low-impact exercise. Here are some simple guidelines to follow to stay safe.

Happy Family with two children hiking outdoors. Enjoy beautiful day in nature. Shallow DOF

Happy Family with two children hiking outdoors. Enjoy beautiful day in nature. Shallow DOF

Why Walking Sticks Are Good for Hikers of All Ages

You might think they’re just for older people who need help navigating the trails, but walking sticks are good for hikers of all ages.

Diet and Exercise Take Teacher from Diabetes to Marathons

Ann Marie Wakula and Ira Goldberg.

Ann Marie Wakula and Ira Goldberg.

In this episode of Fitness Over 40, Ira Goldberg shares how proper diet and exercise took from nearly 400 pounds to running marathons.

Senior man in wheelchair doing exercise on terrace.

Senior man in wheelchair doing exercise on terrace.

4 Simple Ways Men Can Improve Their Health

There are lots of ways men can improve their health. Most start as small steps and become daily habits.

5 Ways to Get Healthy with Your Family

Family On Cycle Ride In Countryside Smiling At Camera

Family On Cycle Ride In Countryside Smiling At Camera

Getting in shape and eating right doesn’t have to be a solo effort. Here are some fun ways to get healthy with your family right alongside you. 