http://exercise.about.com/ Get the latest headlines from the About.com Exercise GuideSite. http://clk.about.com/?zi=1/1hi http://www.about.com/ 118 20 en-us 2009-07-01T11:18:17Z Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:18:17 +0000 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/07/03/how-healthy-is-your-state.htm This time last year, I remember blogging about the 10 fattest states, which included my home state of Tennessee (coming in at an unfortunate 3rd place).  Imagine how thrilled I... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/07/03/how-healthy-is-your-state.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 08:00:16 +0000 2009-07-03T08:00:16Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/07/01/how-to-add-more-function-to-your-workouts.htm 'Functional Training' is one of those fitness phrases that has lost it's meaning over time. I think the phrase encompasses so many meanings to so many people, that no... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/07/01/how-to-add-more-function-to-your-workouts.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:18:17 +0000 2009-07-01T11:18:17Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/30/exercise-of-the-week-seated-rotations-on-the-ball.htm If your hamstrings are tight and your back aches from sitting all day, this seated rotation (which is a lot like the Pilates Saw exercise) will feel really good to... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/30/exercise-of-the-week-seated-rotations-on-the-ball.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 10:08:42 +0000 2009-06-30T10:08:42Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/29/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-do-other-people-pick-on-you-for-being-healthy.htm Once, I showed up at a friend's house for a barbecue and she handed me a bowl of lemon wedges saying, "Here. That's your dinner tonight, since I'm... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/29/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-do-other-people-pick-on-you-for-being-healthy.htm Mon, 29 Jun 2009 10:03:46 +0000 2009-06-29T10:03:46Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/26/how-to-assess-your-workouts.htm I get a lot of questions from readers about their workouts: Am I doing the right workout? How do I know if I'm doing this the right way? These questions... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/26/how-to-assess-your-workouts.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:31 +0000 2009-06-26T08:00:31Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/25/will-you-see-food-inc.htm Our Documentaries Guide, Jennifer, just posted her review of one of the latest exposes of the food industry, Food, Inc. This documentary is all about how food is produced... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/25/will-you-see-food-inc.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:24:37 +0000 2009-06-25T10:24:37Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/24/exercising-in-the-heat-2.htm A few days ago, those of us here in the Midwest were wondering if summer would ever arrive. Today? Summer decided to make a grand entrance, taking us... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/24/exercising-in-the-heat-2.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:27:59 +0000 2009-06-24T16:27:59Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/23/exercise-of-the-week-lunge-sweep.htm I've been playing around with kettlebells lately and, while I haven't spent much time on traditional kettlebell moves, I like having a weight with a handle. Being able to... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/23/exercise-of-the-week-lunge-sweep.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:09:09 +0000 2009-06-23T11:09:09Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/22/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-do-you-lift-enough-weight-during-strength-training.htm Fitness trainers and experts talk a lot (some of my clients would say too much) about lifting a challenging weight, but there are still plenty of myths running around... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/22/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-do-you-lift-enough-weight-during-strength-training.htm Mon, 22 Jun 2009 08:49:58 +0000 2009-06-22T08:49:58Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/19/most-annoying-fitness-phrases-and-cliches.htm A friend and I were standing in a checkout line one day, surrounded by a hundred or so magazines, and she picked up one magazine with the screaming headline: "GET... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/19/most-annoying-fitness-phrases-and-cliches.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:58:00 +0000 2009-06-19T09:58:00Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/18/should-you-ditch-the-scale.htm "Fat!" That's the shout I heard from the bedroom as my college roommate stepped on the scale. When I went in the room, she was pointing at different... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/18/should-you-ditch-the-scale.htm Thu, 18 Jun 2009 12:13:20 +0000 2009-06-18T12:13:20Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/17/10-minute-workouts-what-would-you-do-with-10-minutes.htm I once worked with a client who was so busy, he couldn't find more than a few minutes at a time to exercise. When I suggested doing a few... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/17/10-minute-workouts-what-would-you-do-with-10-minutes.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:01:29 +0000 2009-06-17T10:01:29Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/16/exercise-of-the-week-ball-crunch-with-a-med-ball-throw.htm Like many of my clients, I get a little bored with traditional ab exercises. That's one reason I love the medicine ball for core work. It adds intensity... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/16/exercise-of-the-week-ball-crunch-with-a-med-ball-throw.htm Tue, 16 Jun 2009 10:24:30 +0000 2009-06-16T10:24:30Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/15/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-why-are-many-men-reluctant-to-try-group-fitness-classes.htm A friend emailed me recently, wanting to know the best way to brave the yoga class at his gym. He mentioned wanting to try yoga to deal with... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/15/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-why-are-many-men-reluctant-to-try-group-fitness-classes.htm Mon, 15 Jun 2009 09:58:48 +0000 2009-06-15T09:58:48Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/12/new-ideas-for-your-strength-workouts.htm We all know that changing our workouts on a regular basis can stave off plateaus, boredom and repetitive strain injuries, but it's not always easy coming up with new ideas.... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/12/new-ideas-for-your-strength-workouts.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 10:28:01 +0000 2009-06-12T10:28:01Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/11/whats-hot-the-latest-fitness-gear-websites-and-ideas.htm I get loads of emails from fitness enthusiasts and their representatives for new gear, websites and so forth. Sometimes they're a little odd but, sometimes they actually sound promising.... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/11/whats-hot-the-latest-fitness-gear-websites-and-ideas.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 10:30:21 +0000 2009-06-11T10:30:21Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/10/new-review-ea-sports-active-for-wii.htm The first time I tried Wii Fit, I decided it was the coolest thing ever. I loved the fun balance and cardio exercises (like the hula... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/10/new-review-ea-sports-active-for-wii.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 09:51:58 +0000 2009-06-10T09:51:58Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/09/exercise-of-the-week-lunge-with-figure-8s.htm One thing my clients say on a regular basis is: "More lunges! I want more lunges!" Okay, perhaps that's an exaggeration. Or a lie. When... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/09/exercise-of-the-week-lunge-with-figure-8s.htm Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:42:29 +0000 2009-06-09T10:42:29Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/08/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-what-type-of-exercise-do-you-struggle-with-the-most.htm When my readers ask what exercises they should be doing, I almost always say the same thing - a balance of cardio, strength training and flexibility. I... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/08/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-what-type-of-exercise-do-you-struggle-with-the-most.htm Mon, 08 Jun 2009 10:14:42 +0000 2009-06-08T10:14:42Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/05/fit-fact-exercise-increases-energy.htm Life can be exhausting at times and that often leads to the most common excuse for skipping exercise: "I'm too tired to workout today." The irony is, exercise... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/05/fit-fact-exercise-increases-energy.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 08:05:57 +0000 2009-06-05T08:05:57Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/04/staying-fit-after-graduation.htm When I graduated from college, I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I got the perfect job right away, got a great apartment and new... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/04/staying-fit-after-graduation.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 08:32:09 +0000 2009-06-04T08:32:09Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/02/exercise-of-the-week-bird-dog.htm When you work your abs, how do you choose your exercises? If you're like a lot of us, you look for the most challenging exercises - those feel-the-burn moves... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/02/exercise-of-the-week-bird-dog.htm Tue, 02 Jun 2009 10:16:50 +0000 2009-06-02T10:16:50Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/01/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-the-fitness-gadget-i-cant-live-without-is.htm My husband makes fun of me because my heart rate monitor is surgically attached to my body for all my workouts. I admit, I'm addicted to it... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/06/01/vote-in-this-weeks-poll-the-fitness-gadget-i-cant-live-without-is.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:46:08 +0000 2009-06-01T10:46:08Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/05/29/weight-of-the-nation-are-we-making-progress-in-the-obesity-fight.htm In a couple of months, the CDC will hold a Weight of the Nation Conference to talk about obesity. Specifically, they hope to discuss how we've progressed, the strategies... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/05/29/weight-of-the-nation-are-we-making-progress-in-the-obesity-fight.htm Fri, 29 May 2009 09:55:47 +0000 2009-05-29T09:55:47Z http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/05/28/exercise-of-the-week-high-lunge-on-the-ball.htm How much time do you spend working at the computer? Driving? Slumping in a chair and watching TV or reading a book? All of those activities have... http://exercise.about.com/b/2009/05/28/exercise-of-the-week-high-lunge-on-the-ball.htm Thu, 28 May 2009 10:35:12 +0000 2009-05-28T10:35:12Z