Personal trainer Cornell McClellan was working out with President Obama one morning when he had a revelation.
When the Nitendo Wii Fit debuted in 2007, experts were skeptical about the system's health benefits.
I have read and heard from other people that running and walking a mile burns the same number of calories. I have compared the two on a treadmill and the difference is astounding! Walking = 92, running = 158. I understand that treadmills don't show an accurate count of calories burned, but these numbers are so different. Is this true?
The Jenny Craig spokeswoman's gym routine allows her to go out for dinner still
I am currently deployed to Afghanistan. I am rigorously training in the gym at night. Pre-workout, I am taking NaNO Vapor and then as a post-workout boost I'm taking the Muscle Tech's Nitro-Tech. How much protein should I be taking for my post-workout? That's all ma'am.
I'm 23 years old and a fairly active person who has been in training as an amateur boxer for some time now, and I'm trying to improve my cardiovascular strength and stamina. I've been running outdoors quite regularly (every day to every other day), but I seem to have "topped out" my cardio strength. I was wondering if there is a more effective way to further improve on this. Is it better to run longer distances but at less intensity or vice versa? Do you have any other recommendations?
In the 21st-century Army, sit-ups have gone the way of bazookas. Soldiers will soon find themselves doing "rowers."
It's 7:20 a.m. and Carl Daikeler hasn't worked out yet. Not a big deal for the 49% of Americans who don't exercise regularly, but it's going to bother him all day.
My 8-year-old daughter is about to begin the "Girls on the Run" program (a program where they train girls between third and eighth grade to run a 5K,) at her school. She would like me to make her the same protein shake after practices that I have myself after my workouts. (I make an 8-oz smoothie of skim milk, fat free vanilla yogurt and vanilla flavored natural whey protein powder. I do a combo of yoga, pilates and strength training.) I am not sure if this is something she needs or should have, nutritionally. Any advice or alternatives for her after her practices? She is convinced she needs something more than water because she does experience muscle cramps and has had shin splints before.
Mississippi, the most obese state in the United States, needs to shed pounds. A former pro football player turned fitness coach wants to make it happen.
Sitting in her trailer between filming scenes for "Parenthood," Lauren Graham is still in hair and makeup, but dressed in what could be considered her casual uniform: a pair of stretchy jeans tucked into boots, a tank top, and a Current/Elliott denim shirt.
Remember those resolutions in the beginning of the year -- you were going to get in shape, exercise regularly and take fitness classes?
Erase extra flab with these super-effective tricks.
Walkers who squeeze a bit of light weight training into their workout get more bang for their buck in terms of being fit and trim without increasing their total workout time, according to a new study of sedentary people with type 2 diabetes.
Each year, nearly 10,000 high school athletes in the U.S. suffer heat-related illnesses that require medical attention and cause them to miss practice or games, according to a report released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
CNN's Ed Hornick talks to Fitness expert Tony Horton on his efforts to curb obesity in the military and among recruits.
Recently you had an expert on CNN recommending going to muscle failure during weight training. I do this for my bench presses but do you recommend going to muscle failure on the last rep of the last set for every exercise in one's weight routine?
Can yoga replace strength training? I switched from doing two 40-minute full-body strength training routines to doing two hourlong power yoga classes each week. I'm concerned about losing muscle (and gaining weight). I don't necessarily feel the need to GAIN muscle, but don't want to lose the "toned" look and don't want my metabolism to slow due to muscle loss. I'm in my late 20s.
I know that weight training is crucial to losing weight. What are good home exercises to do that fall under "weight training" when you don't have any weights besides 5/10/15-pound hand weights?
As you get older, you realize nightclubs aren't your scene. You say you go to enjoy the music. But after a while it gets too hard to avoid the single scene drama of the club.
From Detroit to Denmark, the power of the pedal is generating electricity and energy conservation awareness.
At my local New York Sports Club, patrons are greeted by ...
The horde of new gym-goers crowding your local health club is a sure sign of a new year. Blame it on the countless magazine covers touting "a new year, a new you."
I have torn meniscus in each knee and it gives me pain when I exert myself. I have been through physical therapy three times and several doctors. They just keep referring me to physical therapy. It doesn't seem to help. How can I get 30-60 minutes of cardio every day with greatly limited use of my knees?
Cowering in a school restroom stall, young Charles D'Angelo would eat his lunch alone to escape classmates bullying him about his weight. A woman at his Catholic school's rectory let him watch the news with her during his break instead of playing outside.
Forget about boring gym workouts. iReporters share their ideas for having fun and getting fit.
What you eat after a workout matters!
Melissa Long reports on a new workout that helps you get into your skinny jeans.
To look at her, you'd never know Jessica Ordona, 25, has a problem with her jeans. "I don't like the fact that when you sit down, your stomach comes over them," she says.
"He motivates me,: she tells PEOPLE of her model boyfriend, "so it's a good relationship!"
CNN.com's Melissa Long reports on how group boxing keeps you fit and free from injuries.
As the summer months creep ever closer, trying to achieve the perfect set of abs can seem like a lost cause.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports it's more than situps. You need to eat healthy for fab abs.
Are you sniffling, sneezing and coughing? If you're like most people, you probably don't relish the thought of lacing up your sneakers and hitting the road (or the gym) when you have a cold or flu. But those who persevere when they're sick and don't break their exercise routine may be on to something. Some experts argue that moderate exercise can actually have a beneficial effect on cold symptoms, according to the American College of Sports Medicine.
My wife thinks she is fat. I disagree. I would consider her chubby at most. She has self-esteem issues and confidence issues because of her weight. I would like to help her lose weight to make herself feel better, but the only problem is she has arthritis in her wrists and ankles. So is there any type of workout that will help my wife lose weight but not mess with her arthritis in the process? Thank you.
The Biggest Loser host shows off daughter Megan Hope - and reveals her baby-weight loss secret
No one has been able to answer this question for me. Is it better to exercise hard for a short period of time, or is it better to exercise moderately for a longer period of time? For example, let's say you can exercise hard for 10 minutes before your body makes you stop, but you can exercise moderately for 30 minutes or more. Which is better?
Fitness product maker Nautilus Inc. is recalling a total of 78,000 Bowflex home gym systems because of safety concerns, federal officials said Tuesday.
First lady Michelle Obama has a fashion following, with blogs tracking her daily garment choices.
Showbiz Tonight's Brooke Anderson talks with her guest about the interview she conducted with first lady Michelle Obama.
Does exercise help prediabetes or control blood sugar? How much exercise (time) and what kind of exercise should be done for this purpose.
Tracey Wygal says the big secret of her 120-pound weight loss is consistency. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports
Hardly a day that goes by that you won't find Tracey Wygal working out at the gym.
Sure, you know walking is good exercise. But here's something you might not realize: You can give your waistline (and other body parts) a serious trimming by tweaking that walk around the block.
Every gym has its share of grunters, groaners, heavy sweaters and hygiene queens. And then there are the aerobics assailants.
Are you ready to make the commitment to a healthier, happier and longer life? Get in shape in 2008 with CNN's chief medical correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta by signing the pledge below and join us as we kickoff our great American Fit Nation tour this summer.
CNN.COM tests out the new Wii Fit.
Despite just being released in December, Wii Fit already has sold 1.76 million copies in Japan and is the best-selling game of the year ending March 31.
Over the years, countless magazine articles have promised you could "lose weight at work" or "tone up in 10 minutes at your desk."
A new study says being overweight might not be so bad after all. CNN's Dr. Sanjay Gupta explains.
Before enlisting in the Army in "Major Movie Star," Jessica Simpson turned to her own private drill sergeant -- Los Angeles trainer Harley Pasternak, the man behind "The 5 Factor Diet" and "5-Factor Fitness."
Feel like life's a treadmill, but you never see a real one? Running between meetings, but never around the park? Do you stretch out meetings, but never your legs? Exercise and healthy eating are often the first things to fall off the agenda when on the road. But, as experts point out, an unhealthy lifestyle can affect productivity, concentration, happiness and stress levels.
Squeezing regular workouts in between client meetings and business dinners can be a challenge, especially when you're operating out of a hotel in an unfamiliar city.
Who's to blame for obese kids?
So you want to get fit? What is the first thing you should concentrate on? Should it be how fast or far you can run or should you work on your flexibility? It can be alarming how much work there is to do when you first embark on a fitness program, so where should you start?
Nearly a million American youngsters, some as young as 6, rely on personal trainers to shape up, lose weight or improve in sports, according to figures from the nation's leading sports club association
Personal trainers transgress all sorts of boundaries. They yell at us if we drop the medicine ball, berate us for the burger we had the night before and demand to know how much we really weigh.
Early morning meetings and late-night business dinners make it almost impossible for Trisha Curtin to fit in a workout on the road. "It's been a huge challenge to do any type of exercising other than walking from building to building," says Curtin, who works in planning and distribution for a department store.
When it comes to multitasking, you've got it down. But if exercise is often bumped off your to-do list by everything else vying for your attention, why not make workout time your me time?
Fitness fanatic and wellness champion Nerio Alessandri started designing gym equipment in his garage about 25 years ago.
Frank Purcell says he hopes to fit more workouts into his life as a Washington lobbyist.
Like most people, I don't find it especially difficult to count the number of times in my life I've heard someone say, "If only there were a gym exclusively designed for golfers." It's pretty easy ...
Squeezing regular workouts in between client meetings and business dinners can be a challenge, especially when you're operating out of a hotel in an unfamiliar city.
Looking for ways to get in shape while bonding with her newborn son, Lisa Druxman, a former personal trainer, wound up creating a rapidly growing workout club for new moms.
Frank Purcell says he hopes to fit more workouts into his life as a Washington lobbyist.
A lobbyist assistant in Washington, Donna Watts-Brighthaupt says she hopes to give up fatty foods and quit smoking.
Frank Purcell says he hopes to fit more workouts into his life as a Washington lobbyist.
Frank Purcell says he hopes to fit more workouts into his life as a Washington lobbyist.
A lobbyist assistant in Washington, Donna Watts-Brighthaupt says she hopes to give up fatty foods and quit smoking.
Frank Purcell says he hopes to fit more workouts into his life as a Washington lobbyist.
A lobbyist assistant in Washington, Donna Watts-Brighthaupt says she hopes to give up fatty foods and quit smoking.
Frank Purcell hopes to fit more workouts into his life as a lobbyist in Washington.
Sony apparently feels video games should do their part to promote weight loss and physical fitness. It's teamed up with Nike on "EyeToy: Kinetic," a new game that turns the PlayStation 2 into an interactive in-home personal trainer.
Frank Purcell hopes to fit more workouts into his life as a lobbyist in Washington, D.C.
A lobbyist assistant in Washington, D.C., Donna Watts-Brighthaupt hopes to persuade herself to give up fatty foods and quit smoking.
Every new year we make the same promise to shed some pounds. If you're not the gym type, Five Tips is going to tell you what you'll want to know before investing in exercise equipment.
Have a bad habit you'd like to break? Want to shed a few pounds? Confused about where to begin?
CNNMoney: Let's get physicalupdated: Fri Apr 01 2005 09:19:00
NEW YORK (CNN/Money) - Like a lot of Americans, regular, daily exercise is a concept I just can't quite wrap my brain around.
All too often, hotel fitness centers are small and crowded, closed when you want to use them, or outfitted with obsolete equipment. But that's no reason to flop on the bed and order a burger and fr...
From humble beginnings barely a decade ago, fitness center Curves International has expanded to nearly 9,000 locations.
Endless meetings, buffet breakfasts, irregular schedules and dinner dates, it is not surprising that business travelers find it hard to keep up an exercise routine.
Money Magazine: Gym Dandyupdated: Tue Feb 01 2005 00:01:00
Physical fitness, as a walk down any busy street will show you, is of varying importance to people. There are gym rats, who have their own locker at the local club and always look maddeningly fit. ...
Every new recruit knows that boot camp is time to push their body to the limits. Lately, however, civilians have wanted to get into the act and get fit with this form of training.
Pilates is one of the most popular fitness trends today.
Fit for twoupdated: Fri Jul 30 2004 11:16:00
Regular exercise goes a long way towards weight maintenance, heart health, and even stress management. But pregnant women reap those benefits and more.
Consumers seeking to add a little exercise into their lives don't have to trek to the gym on a regular basis. These days home exercise videos and DVDs offer workouts in all areas of fitness, including funk aerobics, yoga, Pilates and gym-style strength training.
Stability balls have been used for decades in physical rehabilitation clinics around the world. But these days, stability balls have gone mainstream as personal trainers, group fitness classes and home exercise videos have all embraced this versatile and economical piece of training equipment.
If you plan to purchase exercise equipment to fulfill on one of your New Year's resolutions, there are a few things you need to know, experts say.
During the eight weeks of the New You Resolution program, participants are keeping a journal. Experts recommend journal-keeping in helping to set goals and implement action for change. Below are excerpts from participant Pam Kirkbride's journal from the past week, with the most current at the top.
For Lisa Glenn, a stay-at-home mother of three in Cross River, N.Y., turning her unfinished basement into a family rec room was an effort to reclaim the upstairs. For Gary Hirschkron, a Portland, O...
Dressed in fishnet stockings, a platinum-blond wig, and platform sneakers, Anthony Truly struts around the room, lifting a pair of patent-leather stiletto heels as if they were free weights. "A wor...
Often feel like you'd rather be running along a beach in Hawaii than panting inside a gym? With iFit's PC-controlled exercise equipment, you can do so without the expensive airfare or sand. The com...
Dear Santa: Since you forgot last year, here is my Christmas list again: 1) a large, cedar-lined dressing room in my apartment; 2) a wraparound terrace with southern exposure; 3) a home gym that ne...
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We don't mean to pry...but just in case your New Year's resolutions involve getting in shape, we offer this handy guide to the latest in home fitness equipment. Though some of the machines will giv...
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ON weekday mornings, Lawrence Perlman rises at 5:30 to run three to seven miles along the Lake of the Isles in Minneapolis. Most days he then lifts weights for half an hour before heading to the co...
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