The great outdoors has always been our playground and what a better way for getting physically fit than to enjoy natural scenic beauty and park activities they have to offer. It is being realized more and more the role public parks play in improving our health in several ways – to promoting physical activity to improving mental health and even the potential of reducing health care costs.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that if you want to lose some weight, get in shape and have a better body, exercise must be part of that equation to achieve those results.
Read MoreAnyone who is overweight to obese knows they should be exercising. They hear it all the time.
Read MoreIf you think that jump ropes are just kids' stuff, you're missing one of the smartest – and most portable – work-outs around.
Read MoreAccording to the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition, Americans can do a much better job of exercising and being physically fit.
Read MoreYou know you'll lose weight if you exercise, but have you ever given any thought to why?
Read MoreDo you find yourself always reaching for water or a sports drink after a workout to quench your thirst or replace sweat losses? You may want to reconsider that.
Read MoreThere is one thing the majority of people in the U.S. have in common – most of us are not as physically active as we should be.
Read MoreWe all have heard that exercising is an important part of our daily routine. But the reason for such an emphasis on regular exercising is not just limited to weight lost or building muscles.
Read MoreAmericans are stuck. Whether we’re stuck in a physical cubicle or a mental rut, we’ve lost our enthusiasm for bodily movement. Despite the joy we felt as children, our days filled with imaginary play, tree climbing and jump rope are long gone. Most of us can think back to high school and college days where we chose to participate in a sports or intramural team. We probably did these activities because we enjoyed the camaraderie, had fun, and maybe we were even good at them. These reasons were reinforced through the bonds we formed with our teammates, and improvements made in our physical fitness. Even during our biggest moments of doubt, we had the support and encouragement of our parents, coaches and friends to keep us motivated.
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