You’ve probably read countless times that exercise can extend your lifespan, lower the risk of cancer, heart attacks, and ...

The weight room at the gym can be an intimidating place. The equipment looks like it could crush you if you use it wrong. People grunt as they haul heavy things up and down. And why don’t these ...

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 ...

First things first. Scheduling a physical with your primary healthcare provider can go a long way in helping you set fitness goals that factor in your current age and fitness level. Are you aiming to ...

Walking is one of the best forms of exercise. Here's an eight-week beginner walking program for people with overweight and obesity to help you get started.

Each of your four weekly workouts will star one of the four big barbell exercises: Bench press, squat, overhead press, and ...

For those who do not enjoy working out in a gym, choosing to exercise outdoors can make a great alternative. To get started, build on what you enjoy. If that is hiking or biking, take longer walks and ...

Whether you’re looking to transition into a training plan safely and avoid injury, or you’re a beginner looking to get into the groove of running, the run/walk method helps you put your best foot ...

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 ...

New to the Richmond area, Betty Siler was painting some rooms in her Brandermill-area house last fall when she hurt her back. She went to a chiropractor, who gave her some of the usual recovery ...

When you’re tackling a big project at work or at home, getting started is often the hardest part. The same is true for a new exercise regimen. Whether you’re young or old, long-term success boils down ...