Tag: Fitness

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

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

The 7 Most Popular Fitness Questions

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.

Burning calories. Proper weight lifting. Squeezing workouts into busy schedules. These are among the most commonly asked fitness questions.

Woman doing yoga with her dog

Woman doing yoga with her dog

How to Start an Exercise Routine that Works for You

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 Night Hikes Across Michigan

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

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

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

Young woman plays on her smartphone on a yoga mat indoors

Young woman plays on her smartphone on a yoga mat indoors

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

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.

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.

Bicycling in Fall. Urban concept.

Bicycling in Fall. Urban concept.

New 60-Mile Bike Trail to Stretch from Michigan to Chicago

The new Marquette Greenway will hug the bottom curve of Lake Michigan as it stretches between three states.

Safety Tips for Running in Cold Weather

A young Black woman runs outdoors during the winter.

A young Black woman runs outdoors during the winter.

If you love running outdoors you don't necessarily have to stop when the weather gets cold. But you should adhere to these safety tips.

Man disinfecting workout equipment at the gym.

Man disinfecting workout equipment at the gym.

Are You Doing These Things to Prevent Skin Infections at the Gym?

Read this list of five skin infections commonly caught at the gym and what you can do to prevent catching them.

Winter 5ks and Turkey Trots Happening Across Michigan in 2022

A large crowd participates in the 2021 Grand Rapids Turkey Trot.

A large crowd participates in the 2021 Grand Rapids Turkey Trot.

Bundle up in your coziest winter fitness gear and take part in some of the Michigan winter 5K's and Turkey Trots happening this year.