Tag: Physical Fitness

The Michigan Spirits senior women's basketball team practices at the Lasky Recreation Center in Detroit.

The Michigan Spirits senior women's basketball team practices at the Lasky Recreation Center in Detroit.

Life and Basketball: Senior Detroit Women Play to Stay Young

For two hours every Monday afternoon at the Lasky Recreation Center in northeast Detroit, time doesn’t matter – only basketball.

How to Find the Right Squat Exercise for You

Woman doing squats

Woman doing squats

Find the best squat exercises to build muscle and burn calories.

A group of men and women play pickleball outside.

A group of men and women play pickleball outside.

Five Reasons to Start Playing Pickleball

Gracefully Greying health correspondent Lila Lazarus dives into the pickleball craze -- and finds it can be good for your health.

When Do You Need an Electrolyte Drink?

Gorgeous young female tennis player drinking energy drink

Gorgeous young female tennis player drinking energy drink

Sipping an electrolyte drink can be a trendy thing to do, but when does your body actually need one?

Couple mountain biking together

Couple mountain biking together

Mountain Bike Trails in Michigan

Load up those knobby tires and try out these cool trails near you.

Michigan Hikes to Get Your 10,000 Steps In

Hiking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In Michigan

Hiking Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore In Michigan

There are big health benefits to getting 10,000 daily steps. Here are some great places to do that with a view.

Two teenagers have fun playing in the rain.

Two teenagers have fun playing in the rain.

4 Practical Ways to Start Living in the Present

Do you ever ask yourself, "Is it the weekend yet?" If you do, it might be time for you to start trying to find joy in the present.

Improve Your Walking or Running Form in 3 Steps

An older couple jogs in the park.

An older couple jogs in the park.

Simple tweaks to your running or walking form can help you go farther while preserving the condition of your back, joints and other body parts.

Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

Rainbow Over Detroit Riverwalk

Urban Nature Trails in Michigan to Move Your Workout Outside

Grab a pair of sunglasses and your best workout shoes. It’s time to move your next exercise session outdoors.

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.

This 5K training regimen is for beginners, experienced runners and everyone in between. Training starts two months before race day.