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PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Getting and staying in shape can feel like work, but one local fitness instructor is making workouts fun for older adults. Every Wednesday, Janet Ford gets her Zumba classes ...
Let’s face it – traditional cardio workouts can feel like punishment. The monotonous treadmill sessions, the endless elliptical marathons, the dreadful feeling when someone suggests “going for a run.” ...
Jumping rope is another playground classic that I remember being a fun and active part of my childhood. Let’s check out the ...
This article was reviewed by Mike Bohl, MD. One of the best parts of the holiday season is all the delicious meals shared with loved ones. But it can be tricky to navigate when you’re focused on ...
The beginning of the new year is the perfect time to launch a new fitness regimen. No baggage and a fresh start! Here, we’re giving you dozens and dozens of options to jump-start a tradition of ...
A day at the pool wouldn't be complete without this mini watermelon island. It can easily hold up to two people and is perfect for lounging around on a sunny day. Read a book on it, take a nap—just ...
As much as we love a gym session, forking out for an expensive gym membership or studio class isn't always an option – and hey, sometimes (especially as the nights are drawing in) you just want to ...
#TBT to childhood, when “going for a run” equated to playing tag, and the only upper body workouts we had to worry about were the ones that took place on monkey bars. Back then, exercise wasn’t ...
Katie Reed and Kelly Froelich, cofounders at Balanced, a digital fitness platform for healthy aging. Exercise is essential for healthy aging. It can help prevent heart disease, strokes, and diabetes ...