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A Pennsylvania university's requirement that overweight undergraduates take a fitness course to receive their degrees has raised the hackles of students and the eyebrows of health and legal experts.
A former college staffer convicted of ripping off the school raised money to repay it by roping far-flung investors into funding a fictitious online fitness magazine, prosecutors said.
Since shaking up her fitness routine, Moira Jrolf is spending less time exercising yet getting better results.
Busy moms who chase after young children may feel like they are run ragged by the end of the day, but they may not have engaged in as much physical activity as they think.
Yes, he's obsessed with grooming, and he occasionally barks at you, but in most ways Isaac is not your typical fitness instructor. He weighs in at 350, eats 16 pounds of food at a time and he's only 9 years old. And he's a seal.
Washington Redskins cornerback DeAngelo Hall says the battle against childhood lethargy extends to his own home.
California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger said Friday that Ohioans shouldn't worry about worsening economic conditions.
It turns out that the timeless battle of good vs. evil is actually not that different from the equally timeless battle of fat vs. fit.
Heading to the gym to blow off some steam? Good idea, as long as you don’t take out your stress on everyone around you.
You may have the best intentions, but it’s hard to keep New Year’s resolutions for 12 months! If you're prone to struggling, don't fret. Combine the right attitude with a few innovative ideas and products, and you’ll be on your way to a happier, healthier and hotter you! Bobbie Thomas, TODAY Style editor, and author of the Buzz column for In Touch Weekly, has the scoop on the latest tools that'll help you meet — and exceed — your goals in the new year.
When Bill Germanakos lost 164 pounds on “The Biggest Loser” and was crowned the season 4 champ, viewers might have guessed that all the hard work was behind him. But after the cameras stopped rolling, Germanakos went back home, where all the demands of his full-time job and family were waiting for him — as well as the food temptations.“I’m a morbidly obese person in a fit body. I’m hungry all the time,” Germanakos said. “Every day is a struggle … and at every single turn you need to make a good decision.”
Tough economic times prompted Benjamin Gordon to move into a smaller apartment last fall. Among other cost-cutting measures, he canceled the gym membership near his old residence but hasn’t joined a new one since the move across town.
Savor the seasonStop hating the snow and ice and start having some family fitness fun. Pack up your crew and go ice skating, sledding or skiing.
The training regimen — if you can call it that — for my first triathlon included nothing more high-tech than a $35 digital watch and a basic MP3 player. But now that winter is arriving, sapping my motivation to get off the couch, I've started looking at fitness gadgets that could help refresh my workouts. A swimmer, biker, runner or walker on your holiday list might like a high-tech nudge out the door, too.
Forget the ties, scarves and gift certificates. Thrill your friends and relatives with these unique and fun gifts of health. I’ve put together my ultimate holiday gift list, complete with exercise enhances to get your loved ones moving and shaking, kitchen gadgets for whipping up nutritious treats, tools for tracking fitness goals and stocking stuffers galore. With these “skinny gifts” awaiting them under the tree, everyone on your list will be able to get a head start on their New Year’s resolutions.
Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama — half of the fabulously fit new first couple.
Following in the footsteps of Nintendo's popular "Wii Fit," the video game publisher known for the "Madden" football games is jumping into fitness software targeted mostly at women.
Change your mind, and you just might change your body, too. Psychologists say our “self talk” or “internal dialogue” can make or break a fitness routine.
When most people picture the “golden years,” they rarely think of fulfilling, active sex lives. In our society, ageist stereotypes inform us that older individuals should not want or need to be sexually active. Many television shows and movies depict the sexuality of older people as a punch line, such as that of Mrs. Roper’s highly charged libido on “Three's Company.” As a result of such stereotypes, many older people feel forced to just give up on their sexuality.
When Patti Kiernan found out she had osteoporosis, she decided it was time to find a more focused workout.
Just two days before the opening ceremonies of the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, where authorities charged with catching athletes who use performance-enhancing drugs have touted their prowess, a prominent biomedical researcher is arguing that the anti-doping system is critically flawed.
If you didn't get a Presidential Physical Fitness Award in school, the government is giving you another chance to prove you're in shape.
New research challenges the notion that you can be fat and fit, finding that being active can lower but not eliminate heart risks faced by heavy women. "It doesn't take away the risk entirely. Weight still matters," said Dr. Martha Gulati, a heart specialist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
It’s still tough, a year on, to wangle a Wii. Nintendo may have cannily managed inventories, but the persistence of premium pricing suggests the company has tapped a vein far broader and deeper than niche enthusiasms for most gaming hardware. It’s opened gaming to a whole new, casual audience.
Being merely moderately fit — walking briskly half an hour a day — can lower the risk of having a stroke, according to a new study whose findings apply to women as well as men.
QEII Foundation | News and PublicationsA new research chair for heart health announced in Nova Scotia!
Zumba can help you shimmy off the poundsIncorporating footwork and body movements from flamenco, salsa and other dances, Zumba - a new exercise craze that's taking hold across the country - can make fitness fun.
FDA removes Olestra warningThe Food and Drug Administration removed the warning on Olestra after it concluded that side effects are mild and rare.
Nintendo Wii may work as well as real workoutThe new active Wii video games from Nintendo Co Ltd may be creating a healthier generation of couch potato, according to a new study presented on Monday.
Runners: Train less and be fasterIn a recent scientific study just published in the Journal of Applied Physiology, Bangsbo and co-workers demonstrate that by reducing the volume of training by 25% and introducing the so-called speed endurance training (6-12 30-s sprint runs 3-4 times a week), endurance trained r …
Low carb dieters more grumpy, say scientistsIt may come as a surprise to some people who are struggling to lose weight but apparently dieting makes you feel happier. But there is an exception - the controversial Atkins-style, low carbohydrate diet.
Can working out wear you out?Is it true that exercising will eventually wear out your joints, heart or any other body parts? Should you wait after working out before showering? Smart Fitness answers your queries.
Interactive Tool: How Many Calories Did You Burn? - What does this tool measure? - MSN Health & Fitness - Health TopicsI don't find the calorie-buster chart so helpful. What is mountain-biking? Climbing hills or just riding a mountain-bike? And there's no section on walking or jogging or running. What about weight-training?
Sex and fitness: The connection between weight-loss and libido"Sex is like chocolate cake," says sex therapist Sue McGarvie. "When you don't see it, you don't want it. You're not going to get in your car to go get it. But when you see it you want it, and you want it bad."
Get fit, faster, with short-burst trainingShort-burst interval training has long been a part of the regimen for elite athletes. And now, fitness professionals say, it's gaining popularity with recreational exercisers.
Why music makes exercise easierSeveral recent studies have tried to chase down the connection between our ears and our feet.
Hula hooping it up for health, first lady swivelsFirst lady Michelle Obama hooped it up for health - hula hooped, that is - managing to get in an impressive 142 swivels before her hula hoop hit the ground. Jumping rope double dutch? Not so much.
Hula hooping it up for health, first lady swivelsFirst lady Michelle Obama hooped it up for health - hula hooped, that is - managing to get in an impressive 142 swivels before her hula hoop hit the ground. Jumping rope double dutch? Not so much.
The 20 worst kids' foods in AmericaRestaurants are no more kind to our children's health and well-being than they are to our own. Here's a list to help your family make smarter choices today for a healthier tomorrow.
The 20 worst kids' foods in AmericaRestaurants are no more kind to our children's health and well-being than they are to our own. Here's a list to help your family make smarter choices today for a healthier tomorrow.
Poll: Americans are spending less on exerciseBrother, can you spare a treadmill? Americans are downsizing their workout routines, study shows.
15 ultimate age erasers for menLooks. Energy. Health. Time erodes them all, unless you follow these simple instructions to slow the clock.
Worst Habits That Hurt Your Back - MSN Health & Fitness - Health TopicsMost everybody suffers back pain at one time or another, and it isn't always from lifting heavy weights. Here's 14 helpful suggestions on how to ease your pain.
Exercise shortcuts claim to do the work for youWhen it comes to exercise, most of us are looking for a shortcut, a way to lose weight and firm up without spending endless hours in the gym.
Results Not TypicalThe three words now banned from diet products: "Results Not Typical." About time. These diets are the snake oil salesmen of the new century.
Your ultimate brainpower workoutThis 7-day plan based on cutting-edge research will wake you up above the neck while still delivering the calorie-torching, body-toning benefits of ordinary workouts.
5 problems keeping you from a flatter tummyOne thousand crunches a day? Don't waste your time. Instead, the best way to get a flatter stomach involves a few clever changes to your diet and workout.
More reasons to cut back on saturated fatsRecent studies remind us that the goal of eating less fat should focus on saturated fat. Too much saturated fat may be problematic, even if your cholesterol isn't high.
Show, don't tell! 5 ways to help your kid get fitYour approach to a child's physical development can affect him for years to come. Make sure you get it right.
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