Fitness

Don't overthink your workouts. Let technology be your guide through one of the many fitness trackers that offer a wealth of personal data you can use to optimize your overall health and fitness goals. ...

Feeling sluggish around 3 o’clock every day? Getting through the afternoon slump at work is a challenge for many. A registered dietitian for Cleveland Clinic, says there are many ways to naturally boost your energy, including drinking more water and not skipping breakfast. ...

Women over the age of 60 have a greater chance of living past 90 if they work at maintaining weight rather than losing it. A new study of 54,000 women (of whom 56% survived to age 90) showed that a loss of 5% or more of body weight was associated with lower odds of longevity compared to those who kept a stable weight. ...

Once you're over 50, playing competitive sports starts to lose its luster for many. But keeping fit and healthy should be a top priority – and playing some kind of sport is one of the best ways to do that. ...

As we age, daily physical activities can become increasingly difficult. If we don't take proactive steps, it's harder to walk up stairs, carry groceries, and pick up grandchildren, to name a few. But physical decline is not inevitable. With proper weight and resistance exercises, you can maintain and even increase muscle mass and strength as you age. ...

While it's temping to wrap yourself up in a cozy blanket and sit by the heat vent (or fireplace, if you're lucky), that's not the only way to spend a winter afternoon. Cleveland Metroparks has come up with a handy list of good winter hikes that are guaranteed to get your blood moving and help shake off the winter blahs.  ...

Have you ever thought, "Gosh, it's really cold; I should hike to a waterfall"? Nah, we haven't either. But that doesn't mean it's not a good idea. From now through February, join a Cleveland Metroparks naturalist for a hike to a waterfall. The hikes include some of the park system's most beautiful places. ...

There's a world of difference between a deep knee bend and a squat. If you want an exercise that helps with walking and stair-climbing, you need to build lower body strength. And the best exercise for that is The Squat. ...