Cassey Ho is staying fit while loving herself
Working toward a goal
Fitness trainer and entrepreneur Cassey Ho has won a large audience through her online fitness videos and social media presence. She sees fitness and nutrition as the keys to a balanced and healthy lifestyle. She is also outspoken about […]
Keep Active and Eat Healthy to Improve Well-being and Feel Great
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Eating foods that are good for you and staying physically active may help you reach and maintain a healthy weight and improve how you feel. You also may find that moving more and eating better could help you keep up with the demands […]
Move More Fact Sheet | NHLBI, NIH
Moving more is one of the easiest ways you can lower your risk of getting heart disease. Not sure where to begin? This fact sheet can give you ideas on how to move more and stay motivated while you make physical activity part of your healthy routine.
Step It Up! | NIH News in Health
Get Active for Your Health
It’s easy to sit more than you should. Many people sit at desks during the day, where we’re inactive for long periods of time. Moving more and sitting less can have […]
Physical activity does more than help you look good
Damon Swift, Ph.D., studies exercise training and risk factors for heart-related disease. He spoke about recent research in this area funded by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute.
Tell us about your recent research in exercise.
Our latest study looked at the […]
Keep it going! How to stick with a fitness routine
Sticking to a fitness routine isn’t always easy with family, work, hobbies, and everything in between. These tips can help you get started and keep you moving, even when life gets busy.
Find an activity you like. Whether it’s walking, biking, […]
4 physical activity tips for older adults
Regular physical activity is great for your mental and physical health. It also helps you stay independent as you age.
The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that you aim to exercise at least 150 […]
Retired NFL star DeMarcus Ware is in the best shape of his life
Retired National Football League (NFL) defensive superstar DeMarcus Ware won millions of fans with his ability to conquer and defeat opposing teams. Now, the former Dallas Cowboy and Denver Bronco All-Pro has a new starring role: helping others improve their fitness […]
Personal Story: Sara Santiago | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine
Sara Santiago, 40, was never an athlete. She joined gyms and exercised on occasion, but never found a routine she could maintain.
“I felt intimidated because I didn’t know how to use a machine at the gym, and awkward because I was […]
Personalized Exercise? | NIH News in Health
How Biology Influences Fitness
Getting enough physical activity can make both your body and mind feel better. It can also help prevent or delay health problems. Now, researchers are looking for ways to find out which […]