Walking is a great form of exercise because it's free, easy, low impact so you're less likely to get injured and can burn calories and tone your lower body at the same time. It's not the most exciting form of exercise though, so here are some ways to pep it up. Trade iPods with a friend and listen to her music instead. It's bound to be different and might be just the thing to inspire you to Read more

Looking for something new to do on the treadmill that will get your heart rate up but not leave you feeling so bored? Try this fun interval walk/run workout the next time you're at the gym. 00:00-05:00 Warm-up, Walk 3.0 mph, Incline 1 05:00-10:00 Run 5.0 mph, Incline 1 10:00-15:00 Walk 3.5 mph, Incline 12 15:00-20:00 Run 5.5 mph, Incline 1 20:00-25:00 Walk 3.5 mph, Incline 12 25:00-30:00 Run 6.0 Read more

When the weather is bad, or you don't feel safe running or walking outside, treadmills are great. The only thing that's bad is that you are doing the same repetition of motions over and over again. You use all the same muscles, which is very unlike moving on actual terrain outdoors (and very boring too). Check out this omnidirectional treadmill. A clever little Michigan-based company called Read more

Summer is here and man is it hot out! The heat can dehydrate your body and drain your energy. This combined with feeling uncomfortably sticky and sweaty can make you want to skip the workout and head for your air-conditioned living room. There are plenty of things you can do to work your body without overheating. Here are some ideas: Swim! If you hit the pool for 30 minutes, you can burn up Read more

It is finals season and surviving the crazy and rigorous study and exam schedule can be beyond difficult. Here are a few suggestions and tips for you as you enter survival / study mode. Routine: Stick to your normal sleeping, eating and exercising schedule as much as possible. This means don't suddenly up your caffeine intake, since it can interfere with your ability to sleep. Take Breaks: Read more

The 2007 LIVESTRONG Challenge is the Lance Armstrong Foundation's signature fundraising event, inspired by one of the toughest cancer patients on the planet. This annual series of cycling, running and walking events takes place in the following cities this year: Philadelphia, PA - August 25-26 Portland, OR - September 29-30 Austin, TX - October 12-14 These events allow anyone to walk, run, ride, Read more

Walk the Walk is a charity committed to raising money and awareness for breast cancer research and cancer care. They are also passionate about encouraging women and men to become healthier, fitter, and to take charge of their own well being. One of their fundraisers is called the MoonWalk. It's taking place on June 16, 2007, in Edinburgh, Scotland. Not only are the men and women power walking Read more

If you've ever rented a pair of snowshoes, you'll probably agree that it was really fun and fairly easy to get started. But you can't rent forever. Here are some tips when buying your own snowshoes: Know that they can be pretty expensive, depending on what you want. They range in price from $100 - $250. Deciding what kind to buy depends on where you'll be tromping. You can get snowshoes for Read more

Christmas is a day loaded with special high caloric, rich in fat foods you wouldn't normally eat, at least not at one sitting. I just want to let you know that a little health help is on the way. A recent study suggests that after a large meal high in fat, the best thing to do for your arteries is to go for a 45-minute walk. So while you may not have your healthy weight in mind, do it for your Read more