Tag: Physical Fitness

Woman practicing self defense

Woman practicing self defense

Packing a Punch: Learning Tactical Self-Defense

Contributor Mia Gallucci writes about her experience trying a tactical self-defense class -- and what she learned along the way.

Cardio Doesn’t Have to Hurt: The Best Low-Impact Workouts

Low Cardio Exercises

Low Cardio Exercises

Exercise is one of the healthiest things you can do for yourself at any age, but as you get older, regular exercise becomes more important than ever.

4 Easy Ways to Get More Vitamin C

Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to protect the body against external factors. This valuable vitamin is found in these foods and supplements.

How Much Water Do You Need?

A woman stands at a kitchen sink filling her teal water bottle.

A woman stands at a kitchen sink filling her teal water bottle.

Are you drinking enough water? Find out why staying hydrated goes far in keeping you healthy.

Overweight woman has done New Year resolution for weight loss in new year. Obese hiker walking on forest trail in winter cold weather. Nordic walking in Czech National Park Sumava.

Overweight woman has done New Year resolution for weight loss in new year. Obese hiker walking on forest trail in winter cold weather. Nordic walking in Czech National Park Sumava.

Best Exercises to Fight Off Anxiety and Depression

Are anxiety and depression putting a damper on your mood? Think about retooling your exercise routine to give yourself a feel-good boost.

How to Start an Exercise Routine that Works for You

Woman doing yoga with her dog

Woman doing yoga with her dog

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:

Reminder on a calendar for January that it is Dry January, an alcohol-free month of sobriety

Reminder on a calendar for January that it is Dry January, an alcohol-free month of sobriety

Dry January? Tips to be Successful

Ready to put away the beer and wine? Ditch the liquor? Here’s how to reap the benefits of a dry January.

What is SMART Goal Setting?

Man cheerfully rides a stationary bike while conversing with the woman beside him.

Man cheerfully rides a stationary bike while conversing with the woman beside him.

Have you heard of "SMART" goal setting? It's a goal-setting approach that can help you set goals that are attainable and realistic.

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FO40MeditationScreen

Meditation for Mindfulness and Mental Clarity

Meditation, mindfulness and mental clarity may be just what the doctor ordered as we head into this busy holiday season.

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

Man disinfecting workout equipment at the gym.

Man disinfecting workout equipment at the gym.

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