fitness

A woman jogs along a mostly empty National Mall on March 31, 2020 in Washington, D.C. To prevent the spread of the coronavirus, Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia all announced stay-at-home orders this week, which strongly discourage resident

Just Keep Moving. And Sometimes, Double Your Distance

12:00pm April 01, 2020

by Tom Goldman

People sheltering-in-place because of the coronavirus are looking for ways to stay fit. Solitary ideas like pushups and treadmills are good ideas. But if you need to get outside, here are some tips.

In a new book The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage, author Kelly McGonigal argues that we should look beyond weight loss to the many social and emotional benefits of exercise.

Hope, Happiness And Social Connection: Hidden Benefits Of Regular Exercise

6:49pm January 04, 2020

by Stephanie O'Neill

A new book, The Joy of Movement, offers more motivation to exercise. It's not just about getting fit or looking good: Exercise can give you courage, pleasure and better friendships.

Triathletes who trained too much chose immediate gratification over long-term rewards, researchers found.

Too Much Training Can Tax Athletes' Brains

12:43pm September 26, 2019

by Jon Hamilton

Research finds that triathletes who train too hard can impair a brain area involved in achieving goals such as winning a race. Fatigued athletes choose immediate gratification over long-term rewards.

Although many of the line dances are not cardio intensive, they rely on fancy footwork and moves that count as moderate exercise.

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Soul Line Dancing: Come For The Fitness. Stay For The Friendships

7:00am September 22, 2019

by Maria Godoy

Research show that when you add a social component to an exercise plan, you're more likely to stick to it. That's especially true of the steps, turns, beats and fun of soul line dancing.

A sensor developed by scientists at U.C. Berkeley can provide real-time measurements of sweat rate and electrolytes in sweat.

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Want To Know What's In Your Sweat? There's A Patch For That

3:39pm August 20, 2019

Scientists are getting closer to developing a wearable patch that can measure hydration and other health markers — in sweat. The hope is it could give athletes more data to boost their performance.

New research show that daily light walking is important for maintaining health as you age. But if you can't hit 10,000 steps, don't worry.

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10,000 Steps A Day? How Many You Really Need To Boost Longevity

9:42pm May 29, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

Walking every day has been shown again and again to be important for staying healthy as you age. But how much do you need to walk to promote a long life?

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Jessica Holloway-Haytcher uses an app that helps her track meals, exercise and keep in touch with an online coach.

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My New Diet Is An App: Weight Loss Goes Digital

4:15pm April 15, 2019

by Yuki Noguchi

The popularity of weight loss apps, especially among younger people, has forced the traditional weight loss programs to revamp their models to include online, on-demand support.

Bryant demonstrates jumping jack intervals, going back and forth between slower and faster speeds.

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Get Fit — Faster: This 22-Minute Workout Has You Covered

1:54pm January 13, 2019

by Allison Aubrey

To stay healthy, we need at least 150 minutes of exercise weekly. This routine, created with a celebrated trainer, hits this goal in 22 minutes a day — cardio, weight training and stretching included.

A business decision by UnitedHealthcare, the nation's largest health insurance carrier, to drop a popular fitness benefit has upset many people covered by the company's Medicare plans.

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UnitedHealthcare Customers Are Unhappy About Cuts To SilverSneakers Fitness Program

9:11pm December 04, 2018

by Judith Graham

Health insurer UnitedHealthcare plans to cut SilverSneakers, a popular fitness benefit, for 2.5 million people with the company's Medigap and Medicare Advantage coverage.

Getting physical activity every day can help maintain health throughout your life.

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New Physical Activity Guidelines Urge Americans: Move More, Sit Less

8:23pm November 12, 2018

by Allison Aubrey

After 10 years, the government has updated its physical activity advice. The new message? Every little bit of movement helps you stay healthy and is better than sitting on your couch.

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