Many of us have made New Year’s resolutions to work on our health, and we know that getting active is good for you physically and mentally. Gyms are packed at this time of year, but staying motivated ...

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.” ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. How to make treadmill workouts more exciting. (Getty Creative) (nd3000 via Getty Images) Treadmills are a staple of every gym, but ...

Bears hibernate in the winter for a reason. It's cold, the food is scarce, and the elements make getting out and staying active challenging. But bears are just big, furry homebodies. On the other hand ...

In fact, there are more ways than ever these daysfrom boutique gyms to iPhone apps to upgraded virtual reality fitness devicesto infuse your workouts with the joy of play. The goal, of course, is to ...

Cancer-fighting power: Studies show exercise reduces inflammation, strengthens immunity, and can cut cancer cell growth by up to 30% after just one session. Core and fat loss: Targeted aerobic and ...

Look outside. Even if you see a low, gray Seattle sky threatening to rain, it’s nearly always a good day to exercise, according to Peter Barkett, M.D., internal medicine physician with Kaiser ...

Treadmills are a staple of every gym, but not everybody loves them. For some, the monotony of walking or running in place makes it the “dreadmill.” But there’s a good reason to use the machine, says ...