A new year has begun, and even if economics dampen the desire to join a fitness club, many low-cost alternatives are available. Deane Vinson, group fitness coordinator at the Grand Strand Family YMCA in Myrtle Beach, said wintertime and area scenery make a good mix. "Take advantage of living in Myrtle Beach, and on a crisp, sunny day, head to the shore and take a brisk walk," Vinson said. ...

So you've made the usual rash New Year resolutions to get fit and lose weight, but before you commit yourself to any new regimen, read our guide to common diet and fitness myths.

Here it comes again, the New Year’s resolution rush to the health clubs, fitness centers and walking trails. But before you pick up a dumbbell, lace up the running shoes or hop on a treadmill, you need to get in the right frame of mind. Here are some suggestions from health professionals who want those January resolutions to turn into long-term routines. Ansel Holback, director of the wellness ...

TORONTO - Regular physical activity is known to improve cognitive ability and help stave off dementia, and now Canadian researchers think they know why.

A free walk and health fair kicks off the new year at downtown Centennial Park this weekend.

When we ring in the New Year, it's a thought on the minds of millions of people. THIS will be the year for me to lose weight! Sound familiar? So, if you've made this resolution before, and struggled, read on. To ring in 2009, Dr. Madelyn Fernstrom got some fresh ideas for you to make this a successful year to lose weight, and keep it off for the long term.

On Christmas Eve, Mike Shore of Evansville sent friends an e-mail that contained both holiday greetings and some alarming news. In July 2005, Shore was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, a progressive and incurable disease that scars the lungs. By the time Shore sent his Christmas e-mail last month, the 48-year-old was in the final stage of the disease. Even with the aid of ...

In our increasingly sedentary society, with conveniences at every turn, there has never been a more apt time to start strength or resistance training.

If you are one of the many who've resolved to get fitter this year, then this is the one resolution you should try to keep. Only 40% of men and 28% of women take the recommended amount of exercise and according to the British Medical Journal, regular exercise reduces the risk of conditions such as heart disease and Type 2 diabetes by 20 to 30 per cent.

Four-part series spells out the keys to exercise success for a healthier 2009. The best-laid resolutions to get fit can quickly crumble with no plan in place and no budget for a personal trainer. Don't worry -- we asked fitness experts to map out monthlong strategies to jump-start running, cycling, swimming and strength-training programs designed to remove the confusion and intimidation many ...