HealthyMe Category: Fitness & Exercise

Doctor using body fat caliper

Doctor using body fat caliper

Body Mass Index: Use it or lose it?

BMI is a number calculated from a person’s height and weight but doesn’t measure body fat directly.

You Can Do It! The Easiest Way to Prepare for a 5K

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

Runners racing a local 5K around a lake on a dirt path on a early summer evening.

Training for a 5K may seem overwhelming for those who don’t run regularly or have never attempted a race before, but with a little practice, anyone can do it.

Silhouette of young woman jogging on shore at sunrise.

Silhouette of young woman jogging on shore at sunrise.

Are You Making These Five Post-Run Mistakes?

What you do after a run can be as important for your overall health as the miles you just ran. Here's how to avoid the most common post-workout mistakes.

Don’t Let Blisters Get in the Way of Your Running Plans

Unrecognizable athletic woman running on the road during foggy day in nature.

Unrecognizable athletic woman running on the road during foggy day in nature.

Blisters can make running painful. Here's how you can prevent and treat them.

Young caucasian woman in sportswear doing plyometric exercises on pier. Fitness workout outdoors

Young caucasian woman in sportswear doing plyometric exercises on pier. Fitness workout outdoors

Best Total-Body Toning Moves: No Gym Membership Required

Sure you could do a strength training move that just works your biceps or your hamstrings, but these dynamic moves do so much more.

How Cold is Too Cold to Run Outside?

Woman running through the snow

Woman running through the snow

Planning to run through the winter? Read up on how to dress, fuel and stay safe when temperatures drop and snow flies.

Mom and daughter finishing a race together

Mom and daughter finishing a race together

Five Steps to Run a 5K

Running a 5K may seem like an unimaginable feat, but every race is completed one step at a time. Here are our five tips to get you to the finish line.

Fit Like Fido: 5 Healthy Habits You Can Learn From Your Dog

Friends walking dog on the beach

Friends walking dog on the beach

Believe it or not, man’s best friend can teach you a thing or two about living a healthy lifestyle.

Young woman getting ready for morning run

Young woman getting ready for morning run

Foolproof Ways to Work Out in the Morning

Research shows working out in the morning reinforces a healthy schedule. Read up on tricks that fitness buffs swear by to get you out of bed and into the gym.

Four Ways to Break Through Workout Plateaus

A medium shot of a female Japanese weightlifter looking at the mirror.

A medium shot of a female Japanese weightlifter looking at the mirror.

Struggling with your workout routine? These tips can help you push through the frustration.