In-Depth Fitness Fitness basics

• Fitness training: Elements of a well-rounded routineFitness training — Is your program complete? Here's help covering the bases.
• Exercise: 7 benefits of regular physical activityImprove your heart health, mood, stamina and more with regular physical activity.
• Heat and exercise: Keeping cool in hot weatherHeat and exercise — Use these tips to avoid problems when exercising in hot weather.
• Barriers to fitness: Overcoming common challengesSticking to a regular exercise schedule isn't easy. Get tips for overcoming common barriers.
• How fit are you? See how you measure upDetermine your fitness level with this four-part fitness assessment.
• Exercise: When to check with your doctor firstRegular exercise is important. But know when to check with your doctor first.
• Fitness programs: 5 steps to getting startedStarting a fitness program is easier than you might think. Follow these five steps.
• Boot camp workout: Is it right for you?Looking for a fitness challenge? If so, a boot camp workout might be for you.
• Fitting in fitness: Finding time for physical activityFinding time for fitness can be tough. Start by making it convenient.
• Exercise and cold weather: Tips to stay safe outdoorsExercise in the cold — Bundle up and use common sense to stay safe.
• Fitness for less: 4 low-cost ways to shape upGym memberships can be expensive. Consider cheaper options for getting in shape.
• Golf injuries: Why it pays to play it safeGolf injuries are avoidable. Follow these tips to stay in shape on the course.
• Overuse injury: How to prevent training injuriesOveruse injury — Pace yourself to avoid this common training setback.
• Fitness programs: 7 tips for staying motivatedFitness is for life. Motivate yourself with these practical tips.
• Fitness programs: 6 steps to guide your selectionFitness programs — For the best results, choose a program based on your likes and dislikes.
• Tool: Target heart rate calculatorTarget heart rate calculator — Calculate your target heart rate zone to exercise safely.
• Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core musclesCore exercises strengthen your abs and other core muscles for better balance and stability.
• Workplace exercises: How to burn calories at workWork at a desk all day? Make workplace exercises part of your routine.
• Exercise helps ease arthritis pain and stiffnessArthritis — Exercise helps reduce pain in people with arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Exercise and stress: Get moving to combat stressExercise and stress — See how you can benefit from this mind-body connection.
• BMI calculatorBMI calculator — Use this tool to calculate adult or child BMI.

Stretching and flexibility

• Stretching: Focus on flexibilityStretching — Balance the risks and rewards.
• Hamstring injuryHamstring injury — Comprehensive overview covers symptoms, treatments, self-care, prevention of this leg muscle injury.
• How fit are you? See how you measure upDetermine your fitness level with this four-part fitness assessment.

Aerobic exercise

• Walking: How to start a walking groupWalking — Follow these tips to start a walking group and boost your fitness program.
• Exercise intensity: Why it matters, how it's measuredExercise intensity — Are your workouts light, moderate or vigorous?
• Aerobic exercise: How to warm up and cool downExercise — Warm up and cool down the safe way.
• Walking for fitness? Make it count with a pedometerExplore pedometer features and get tips to set fitness goals using pedometers.
• Aerobic exercise: Top 10 reasons to get physicalNeed inspiration to work out? Consider the top 10 benefits of aerobic exercise.
• Walking shoes: Features and fit that keep you movingWalking shoes have features other shoes don't. Learn how to get the best fit.
• Walking: Trim your waistline, improve your healthWalking can be a perfect low-impact, aerobic exercise with numerous health benefits.
• Bicycle helmet do's and don'tsA bicycle helmet is essential fitness gear. Make sure you're wearing your helmet correctly.
• Interval training: Can it boost your calorie-burning power?Interval training — Use this simple technique to get the most out of your workouts.
• 5K run: 7-week training schedule for beginners5K run — This training schedule can help you make it to race day.
• Get walking with this 12-week walking scheduleThis easy 12-week walking schedule gets you on the road to aerobic fitness.
• Exercise for weight loss: Calories burned in 1 hourWeight-loss exercise — See how many calories you burn in one hour of exercise.

Strength training

• Core exercises: Why you should strengthen your core musclesCore exercises strengthen your abs and other core muscles for better balance and stability.
• Weight training: Improve your muscular fitnessWeight training can improve your appearance and strength — in less time than you might think.
• Functional fitness training: Is it right for you?Functional fitness exercises mimic everyday tasks. Should they be part of your workout?
• Pilates for beginners: Explore the core of PilatesPilates for beginners — Not just for fitness fiends, Pilates can help you build core strength.
• Fitness ball exercises: How-to video collectionYou can do many core exercises on a fitness ball. See how they're done.
• Strength training: Get stronger, leaner, healthierStrength training can help you look good — and feel even better.
• Strength training: How-to video collectionStrength training can tone muscles, boost stamina and much more. See how it's done.
• Weight training: Do's and don'ts of proper techniqueWeight training may look easy — but for best results, proper technique is essential.
• Strength training: OK for kids?Strength training for kids? You bet — as long as technique and safety come first.

Sports nutrition

• Performance-enhancing drugs: Know the risksConsidering performance-enhancing drugs to boost your athletic performance? Consider the health risks, too.
• Eating and exercise: 5 tips to maximize your workoutsEating and exercise — Don't let poor meal and snack planning derail your exercise goals.
• Water: How much should you drink every day?Water — Know how much water to drink to remain healthy and prevent dehydration.