Having grown up in Colorado, four seasons is the norm. With the smell of lilacs, the sight of baby animals and the sound of birds, we finally spring free of cold, short winter days. No wonder New Year ...

We all know that smoking, drinking, and stress are bad for us, but evidence is emerging that physical inactivity is associated with a heightened risk of serious illness and death. According to the ...

In a recent study published in the journal Circulation, researchers evaluated the effects of gamification and financial incentives on physical activity in individuals at risk of adverse cardiovascular ...

The problem of physical inactivity in industrialised countries is severe, complex, and highly resistant to intervention. According to the World Health Organisation, it contributes to 1.9 million ...

Work your heart and muscles, and strengthen bones with these six exercises designed to keep you strong and healthy—and have fun doing it.

Let’s face it – traditional cardio workouts can feel like punishment. The monotonous treadmill sessions, the endless elliptical marathons, the dreadful feeling when someone suggests “going for a run.” ...

With summer break starting in the coming weeks, the thrill of open-ended days can, in time, have some parents craving some structure. That’s where the benefits of signing your child up for a camp come ...

The fastest-growing sport in America, with more than 3 million players, is played by hitting a hollow plastic wiffleball punctuated by holes with a hard-surfaced paddle over a short net on a smallish ...

Tall in the Saddle was in its second year in September 1977, when Jo Warner was an instructor for the therapeutic horseback riding program for children and young adults with disabilities. "A child's ...