Starting a fitness program is easier than you might think. Follow these five steps.

An important new study of exercise motivation offers some potential answers and gentle reassurance. Published in BMC Public Health, the research found that a common mindset about exercise, known as ...

“I was expecting you to give me a workout program, what is this?” My client was confused about the advice I had just given her. Her goal was to lose weight and build muscle. Her previous relationship ...

Every year at this time we turn our attention to New Year’s resolutions, promises that often are extreme and rarely, if ever, kept. Heading the list are resolutions to get healthy and that often means ...

This is a shame, because regular exercise is really beneficial. It can control high blood pressure, improve mental health and reduce falls among older adults. A review of 187 randomized controlled ...

Matt Parrott is taking this week off. This column originally appeared in the Dec. 4, 2012, issue of the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. There is no video demonstration this week. Most adults over the age ...

We lead busy lives, and between school, work or spending time with family, it can be tricky to make time for working out, especially when first establishing a regular exercise routine. But keep this ...

If you've been away from the exercise game for a while, it can be intimidating to get back into it, especially figuring out where to start. And if you're trying to decide between the latest group ...