(ARA) – Megan Johnson did something at 33 that she’d dreamed of since college — she entered a bodybuilding, figure and fitness competition and placed a respectable seventh in the figure category.
What’s the big deal? In addition to her age — the average female figure contestant is about 28 — she’s a mom of four: [...]

Building cardiovascular strength and endurance should be a primary goal for all exercisers. When your cardiovascular system is toned and in good health, even the simplest everyday task becomes easier. The greater your aerobic capacity, the longer and harder you can work out, burning more and more calories. So how do you build this precious [...]

All exercisers, whether beginners or old hands, will ask themselves at some point if they should switch to an all-cardio or all-weight training program. Trainers are asked this question every day in gyms across America and more curious folks write in to fitness columns to pose the query. Does it really matter if you do [...]

When you want to find the best cardio activity for you, consider your personal preferences as well as your body. If you hate getting hot and sweaty during a workout, then running is probably not for you. If you like trying new workouts that keep you engaged and entertained, consider an instructor-led belly dancing class. [...]