5 Benefits of Interval Training

Looking to eliminate boredom, burn more calories, and add some intensity to your workout? Interval training may be the way to go. Here's why.

    You need to shake up your fitness program and lose weight, but you don’t really have any more time to devote to it. The perfect answer could be high-intensity interval training or HIIT for short. Interval training is not just for elite athletes anymore - everyone is doing it.

Making the Most of Exercise to Fight Obesity

When you're trying to overcome obesity, the first step toward weight loss can be the hardest. Get started with these expert exercise tips.

    Bonnie Matthews weighed about 265 pounds at age 43. Her doctor told her that if she did not lose weight, she would be facing serious health risks. Today, at age 47, Matthews has lost 130 pounds and is a certified personal trainer and weight-loss coach.

How to Choose the Best Bike for You

Gear up for bike season by selecting a model that's right for your finances and fitness goals. Start with these shopping tips. 

    With the warm weather just around the corner, the urge to hop on a bike and go for a long ride can be pretty strong. “Riding a bike is fun because you can see the scenery go by,” says Alice Burron, MS, an exercise physiologist in Cheyenne, Wyo., spokeswoman for the American Council on Exercise, and author of Four Weeks to Fabulous. “You can do it with friends. You can do it alone. You can ride in the mountains. You can ride in the city. It’s very versatile and it’s a great exercise for a change of pace.”

Sports Drinks and Exercise

Find out what's really better after exercise: sports drinks or water.

If you've worked up a good sweat at your gym or health club and need to rehydrate, which should you reach for: water or a bottled sports drink?

The Best Athletic Shoes for Your Workout

Choosing the right workout shoes is as important for your foot health as for your performance.

    While the clothes you choose for a workout are important, the sneakers you select can make a huge difference in how you perform your fitness activity, while the wrong athletic shoes can hurt your feet and even cause injury to other parts of your body.