The cold weather and winter short days can put a damper on your walking program, but don't give up. Manage the challenges of winter weather, and the cold months might become one of your favorite seasons for walking.

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Perform each of these low-impact exercises for 60 seconds. One round of these exercises completes a six-minute workout. Do two to five rounds. As your fitness improves, incorporate the tips for increasing intensity for a more challenging workout.

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Muscle contraction during exercise increases the absorption of glucose and improves insulin sensitivity. Research shows that physical activity can impact insulin and glucose for up to 24 hours.

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The weight scale is only one way to measure your progress after adopting new healthy habits. Don't be discouraged if the scale isn't budging, because you may be making progress in other ways. Keep an eye out for these ten additional benefits of improving your diet and exercise routine.

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When beginning a strength training program, it’s important to start slowly and progress gradually to allow your muscles to adapt to the challenge. Combination moves that work the upper and lower body can save you time during your workout. Try these strength exercises for beginners.

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Weight loss should not be your only goal when approaching a new exercise program. Although weight loss is a definite benefit, your overall health status should be the priority. Improving your health will give you the strength, energy, and stamina needed to live your life fully.

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Whether your break from exercise has been one month or two years, it’s never too late to get back into it. Use these tips to help you return to an exercise program and make it a permanent part of your everyday life.

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Weight, body mass index (BMI), circumference measurements, and body fat percentage are all good ways to assess your fitness progress, but they don’t tell the whole story. When you adopt a healthy lifestyle, you change more than your physical appearance. Don’t forget to pay attention to these improvements when assessing your progress and celebrating your success.

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Winter weather can make outdoor activities nearly impossible, but you can still have a great workout without the cost of a gym membership or exercise equipment.

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Fitness enthusiasts welcome gifts that support an active lifestyle, whether it’s a new piece of gear or a reminder to keep moving. Make the new year healthier by adding these gift ideas to your shopping list.

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