Leeza Gibbons on her role as mom

Leeza Gibbons is co-host of "America Now," the nightly syndicated TV newsmagazine, and the TV show "My Generation." For 17 years she...

Clip-in bicycle shoes to keep the pedals turning

"How do I make this old bike go faster?" That refrain, heard frequently among the teeming masses riding from downtown to the beach in last...

The right medicine for building muscles and saving time

Here's a new way to use that medicine ball and challenge your muscles all the way from calves to shoulders.

A map, a compass and your wits: the sport of orienteering

"OK, start!" calls the man with the clipboard, nodding toward a portable clock. That's my cue. Compass in hand, I dash out of the starting...

'Big C' consultant Dr. Vijay Trisal

Rocking your way to stronger abs

Do you want rocking abs this spring? Try this popular CrossFit move to strengthen your entire core.

Pole art popularity outstrips its origins

Sergia Anderson climbed high up a pole as Bjork's "Hyperballad" blasted through Circus Disco, a West Hollywood nightclub. Spinning and...

Of course you're stressed. Just look at you.

We all know the face of stress: the clenched jaw, the furrowed brow, the intense stare. And, really, it's not a bad look. We all do some...

The latest in popular ellipticals

For all the hoopla over "natural" and "functional" fitness movements, one of the most popular workouts for all body types and athletic...

The world within Vanessa Williams

Most of us are curious about our family lineage. For Vanessa Williams, who recently took part in the show "Who Do You Think You Are" and...

Necomimi cat ears that move to your meow moods

Warning: Necomimi cat ears may not be your thing if (1) you like to blend in with the crowd (they're fuzzy and larger than life-size, and...

Set a goal but didn't follow through? Tips to resetting habits

OK, you've had nearly a third of the year. Lost that weight? Smoking a thing of the past? Nicer to your husband? If you are like many...

Paul Stanley, from 'chunky' kid to fit KISS rocker

The "Starchild" outfit Paul Stanley wears as frontman for KISS is a revealing one. That's why I chose it for Halloween a couple of years...

Santa Monica Beach, with a power-up option

This beach-and-bluffs walk in Santa Monica is a great way to soak up some scenery, take in some salty air and learn a little local history....

Skeptics weigh in as doctor details his belief in an afterlife, or at least a sequel

As near-death experiences go, this one was a doozy. Loaded with puffy pink clouds, silver-bodied angels and surreal explosions of color,...

Bikers will cruise Venice Boulevard for Sunday's CicLAvia

Los Angeles celebrates its sixth CicLAvia on Sunday, with Venice Boulevard mostly closed to cars from downtown to the beach. Parts of...

Iobella offers oxygen, heat and electricity, for a price

Even the most jaded fitness aficionados (of which L.A. has plenty) would have to admit Santa Monica's exclusive new Iobella studio resembles...

Mariel Hemingway urges change to help others find a personal best

Mariel Hemingway, makeup-free and in sweats, is gorgeous. That bone structure, her cheetah-like build and flowing hair have been familiar...

Yoga might help boost mental health

As you stretch into warrior pose and inhale and exhale, you're not just stretching those hamstrings and lungs; you're also doing good for...

Yoga has more to offer than traditional classes

The bendy brilliance attained by practicing yoga regularly has become a treasure sought after by many Americans. Hindu monks brought the 5,...

Let these new bike helmets go to your head

I should be dead, twice. The fact that I'm not — or even brain-damaged (I think) — is due to the helmets I wore while being...

Michael Mosley puts his health to many tests

The patient in his 50s was mildly overweight, had high cholesterol and was headed down the road to diabetes. Common problems, and his doctor...

Cassey Ho's triangle lift sculpts the lower body

If you want your legs to look good from all angles, try this challenging lower-body sculptor.

Food as medicine? What to make of the claims.

What's a healthful food and what's a healing food? Is there a difference? At least since the mid-19th century, when the Battle Creek...

ElliptiFit adds a fun spin to workouts

If you were trying to conjure up a perfect group cardio workout, it just might look like one of the classes at ElliptiFit.

Jackie Joyner-Kersee on family health

Former track and field Olympic champion Jackie Joyner-Kersee is no stranger to the benefits of daily workouts and a healthful lifestyle....

Try This: 'Elephant ears' massage helps kids perk up

If you're dealing with tired, sluggish kids who aren't able to listen or pay attention, try this quick mind-body trick.

Mindfulness meditation: It may be essential, but, boy, it isn't easy

On the third day of silence and meditation, I said just 14 words, all of them in the course of chopping vegetables for dinner.

Dear meditation diary: From doubtful to mindful

My anxiety grows as I get to Larkspur, several hours into my drive to Spirit Rock. I stop for a snack, worried the food will be hippie-style...

Yes, even you can meditate

If meditation sounds intriguing, you can try it out -- in as few as 10 minutes a day -- without leaving your office.

Getting real will get you results, trainer says

Taylor Ramsdell trains Victor Henry, a professional mixed martial arts fighter, and a pro boxer named Zachary Wohlman. Ramsdell also works...

Watts up with electric bikes?

Electric bikes are slowly picking up speed. Already booming in Europe and Japan, these bike-path legal bicycles combine a normal...

Anger issue: When phone goes from mobile to aerial

On a recent evening outside a San Fernando Valley movie theater, a young man startled passersby when he hurled his cellphone onto the...

Julie Weiss reaches goal of 52 marathons in 1 year

Julie Weiss of Santa Monica is indeed a Marathon Goddess.

Boxer Wladimir Klitschko on training, diet and sibling rivalry

They call him Dr. Steelhammer, because not only could he punch you into a parallel universe, he also has a doctorate in sports sciences....

Follow the winding path at Elysian Park

Elysian Park near downtown L.A. is a huge space containing great networks of trails and commanding broad city and mountain views. This...

Top new workout DVDs

Ready to kick-start your fitness routine but don't want to face the crowds at the gym? We've got you covered.

L.A. runner to mark 52nd marathon in a year to fight cancer

If all goes according to plan, Julie Weiss will cross two finish lines when she completes the Los Angeles Marathon on Sunday.

USC doctors give advice for marathon

Two doctors from Keck Medical Center at USC set the record straight on preparing for and recovering from a marathon. They talked with The...

Natural Products Expo lays out the latest, with an emphasis on what's real and what's absent

Things seemed simpler this year at the enormous annual trade show for the natural products industry. There was a bit of a back-to-the-old-...

Heel pain 'epidemic,' but doctors show steps to deal with plantar fasciitis

Plantar fasciitis. If you haven't had to deal with it personally, just ask around. Chances are you know lots of people who can describe it...

Runners won't fade but colors will run

Take your pick next weekend: a 26.2-mile sweat-slicked slog or a 3.1-mile jog in which you are likely to get blasted with powders in all the...

These rackets give backhanded — and forehanded — compliments

Put a bunch of brand new, high-tech tennis rackets in front of a handful of pretty good middle-aged 4.0 players (7.0 being Roger Federer and...

Try This: The skull crusher, for toned triceps

If you don't want your upper arms waving long after you've said goodbye, you'll need to work on your triceps.

Brave new whirl: Juices can pack power, and so can the machines that make them

Not so long ago, people made juice by squeezing oranges on a little cone-shaped tool. How quaint, compared with the machines and shops and...