Fitness & Exercise

Head injuries are dangerous. They can lead to permanent disability, mental impairment, and even death. To most people, head injuries are considered an acceptable risk when engaging in sports and other types of recreational activities. But there are s...

Lactic Acidosis Related to Exercise

Lactic acidosis occurs naturally during vigorous exercise. Lactic acid, or lactate, is a by-product of metabolism that builds up in muscles and blood during strenuous activity. Lactic acidosis due to exercise is temporary and is not harmful. Serious ...

Preventing and Treating Running Injuries

Every runner's guide to preventing and treating 10 common pains and sprains. By Denise MannWebMD Feature Reviewed by Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD "Don't run and you'll heal," are the words every...

Sore Muscles? Light Exercise Can Help

Delayed onset muscle soreness is common after exercise and usually means your muscles are getting stronger. WebMD Feature Starting a workout program can be challenging. Making the time to exercise, crea...

Coping With Fitness Injuries

How to stay in shape until you're back in the game By Colette BouchezWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Cynthia Dennison Haines, MD You've reduced your calories and increased your act...

Olympic Fitness: Safety Tips From the Experts

Get some summertime health and fitness tips from three Olympic medal winners and their coach. By Colette BouchezWebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Yippee, it's summer! Weekends fil...

Related Guide: Got Dreams? Find Fitness Success

Experts describe strategies for setting goals -- and making sure you achieve them. By Carol SorgenWebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD We all have goals. What are yours? To lose 20 pound...

Exercise & Health: Secrets of Success

A Healthy Exercise Routine Doesn't Have to Take a lot of Time or Money By Jennifer Warner Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Dec. 6, 2004 -- Think you don't have the time or money to exercise as...

10 Easy Tips to Make Exercise a Habit

Try these tricks to become one of the fitness faithful By Leanna SkarnulisWebMD Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Let's face it: it's not all that difficult to start a fitness routine. Afte...

Working Out for Better Sex

Better sex doesn't just involve technique. Keeping a fit mind and body can increase your enjoyment of bedroom antics. By Dulce ZamoraWebMD Feature Reviewed by Leonard J. Sonne, MD Thought about...

Bathroom Scales Don’t Tell the Whole Story

Experts rate the best and worst in body-fat measurement devices. By Jeanie Lerche DavisWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD Trying to get in shape? Then d...

Fitness Workouts That Work

Personal Trainers, Videos, Can Get You Going on Your Own Fitness Program By Jeanie Lerche DavisWebMD Feature Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD Just do it, we hear. Do what?, we whine. ...

Circuit Training in 30 Minutes a Day

Get strength and cardio benefits in 30 minutes a day By Carol SorgenWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD While her kids are at dance class, Elaine Magee ...

Need Exercise Motivation? 8 Tips for Exercise Haters

Hate exercise? Here's how you can learn to love working out By Barbara Russi SarnataroWebMD Feature Reviewed by Kathleen M. Zelman, MPH, RD, LD Wouldn't it be great if you could be allergic to ...

No Time? Get Your Exercise Workout in a Flash

With these fitness shortcuts, you can exercise less and benefit more. By Colette BouchezWebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD The idea of working out less and getting more out of it h...

Fitness Made Simple

Workout Routines and New Ideas for Fitness By Wendy Oliver-Pyatt, MDWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Explore your fitness options and nurture a love of movement. Fi...

Related Guide: Getting Past Procrastination

You can break the cycle of putting off important tasks you can be doing today. WebMD Feature It's such a long word, you almost want to put off saying it. It's Procrastination -- also known as delaying, ...

Fitness Tips: Sneaking Exercise Into Your Day

Living healthier doesn't have to be complicated or time-consuming, experts say By Colette BouchezWebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD How much do you know about what makes up a healt...

Exercise Tip: Just Do It

Zero Tolerance for Excuses Cited by Middle-Aged Exercisers By Miranda Hitti Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD May 6, 2005 -- Thinking about making exercise part of your life? Just lace up your...

5-Step Guide to Fitness Training

Researchers Find Great Rewards When Mild Exercise Programs Are Started Late In Life By Sid Kirchheimer Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD May 13, 2003 -- You know the benefits of exercise program...

Cell Phone Trainers: Future of Fitness?

Do electronic devices and services designed to help you drop pounds actually work? The experts weigh in By Colette BouchezWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD Once...

Jumping Rope for Exercise

When was the last time you jumped rope? It's cheap and portable – and burns more calories than you might think. Give it a whirl! By Leanna SkarnulisWebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD ...

Fitness Videos Have Much to Offer

Fitness Basics: Tune In to Fitness With Exercise Videos Get fit in your own space, at your own pace By Carol SorgenWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD S...

The Exercise Bike Is Back!

It's time for another look at an old fitness favorite. By Barbara Russi SarnataroWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD Remember the exercise bike? It was popular at gy...

Biking for Exercise

You may feel like the most inactive person in the world, but it is possible to achieve your own Tour de France victory. By Dulce ZamoraWebMD Feature Reviewed by Michael W. Smith, MD Your heart ...

Quick Heart Rate Test: The ‘Talk Test’

Can't Talk? Slow Down By Miranda Hitti Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Sept. 10, 2004 -- How do you know when you're overdoing it while exercising? Here's a simple test: Say the Pledge of A...

Related Guide: Water Exercise: Catch the Wave

Water exercise can be beneficial to many people -- young and old. By Leanna SkarnulisWebMD Weight Loss Clinic-Feature Reviewed by Marc C. Levesque, MD, PhD Last one in the water is a .....

At-Home Fitness Gadgets

WebMD Feature from "Redbook" Magazine These easy-to-use tools pump extra excitement and motivation into your workout, plus they'll engage muscles in new ways to challenge your body and rev calorie bu...

Chi Running: Eastern Approach to Fitness

To run without injury, take a lesson from the Far East. Get focused, loosen up - and get out there. By Jeanie Lerche DavisWebMD Feature Reviewed by Charlotte E. Grayson Mathis, MD To begin runni...

Yogalates: Perfect Blend for You?

Any way you spell it, yoga and Pilates benefit body and soul. By Jeanie Lerche DavisWebMD Feature Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD Yogalates. Yogilates. Yoga lattes? Don't let the name confuse ...