Fitness Facts

Work site wellness centers are becoming increasingly more important to help control the costs of health care and encourage healthy lifestyle behaviors among the workforce.

There's nothing wrong with small snack or a filling dinner after exercising, says Emily Brown, RD, a wellness dietitian for the Healthy Living Program at Mayo Clinic. Read more from Health Magazine about the smartest ways to refuel.

There's nothing wrong with small snack or a filling dinner after exercising, says Emily Brown, RD, a wellness dietitian for the Healthy Living Program at Mayo Clinic. Read more from Health Magazine about the smartest ways to refuel.

Bicycle helmet do's and don'ts: A bicycle helmet only works if you wear it correctly. Here's the lowdown on bicycle helmets.

Family Fitness: Tips for Your Family

The Single Fitness Stat You Need to Know There’s a number that controls your fitness destiny. And odds are you’re not doing enough to improve it.

Mayo Clinic #Fitness for EveryBody : Regardless of your age, size, physical ability or overall health, you can reach your fitness goals.

8 #Winter Health Excuses, Busted!

Athletes and Heat: In 2008, six student athletes died on the field because of the heat. Four were in high school and two were in college. Mayo Clinic sports medicine specialists say, while death from heat is rare, getting sick from it isn't. Here are some tips on how to keep your young athletes safe when the mercury rises.

Group indoor cycling, also called spinning, is one of the most popular classes offered at gyms and health clubs. Led by an instructor, participants go on a virtual outdoor bike ride, which may include steep climbs, valleys, straightaways and finish lines. If this sounds like something you’d like to try, use these tips to get started.

#Balance #exercises can help you maintain your balance — and confidence — at any age. If you're an older adult, balance exercises are especially important because they can help you prevent falls and maintain your independence.

Free Phys Ed: colleagues from he University of Kansas highlighted a free exercise program in Lawrence, Kansas known as “Red Dog’s Dog Days”. I have been studying exercise in the lab since I was 19 years old, and that got me thinking that it was time to get out of the Ivory Tower and try something similar in Rochester. All of this has happened outdoors which makes it even more impressive considering how cold and windy it is in January in Minnesota. Here is a sample of what we did

Knowing when and what to eat can make a difference in how you feel during your workouts. Here are five tips on eating and exercise to maximize your workouts:

Slide show: Aquatic exercise how to's. Aquatic exercise is a low-impact activity that takes the pressure off your bones, joints and muscles. Water offers natural resistance, which helps strengthen your muscles. You can even do aquatic exercise if you don't know how to swim.

#Exercise #intensity: Why it matters, how it's measured. When you work out, are you working hard or hardly working? Exercising at the correct intensity can help you can get the most out of your physical activity — making sure you're not overdoing or even underdoing it. Here's a look at what exercise intensity means and how to make it work for you.

If your pants survive Thanksgiving, you may want to fit into them again some day. So, let's say you went traditional, put on the feedbag, and need to burn off an extra 2,000 calories. We're no math whizzes, but here are some estimated exercise times to get you there: High-impact aerobics 4 hours Hiking 4.5 hours Rope jumping 2.5 hours Stair treadmill 3 hours Walking at 3.5 mph 6.5 hours Bowling 9 hours For more calorie-burning inspiration

Exercise and cold weather: You don't have to let cold weather spell the end of your exercise. With these tips for exercising during cold weather, you can stay fit, motivated and warm when the weather turns chilly.

How to Burn Off Those Thanksgiving Day Calories

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