When I think back to my childhood, I'm amazed at how simple life seemed to be. In my community, many people worked in farming or in factories nearby. They clocked their 40 hours per week, and enjoyed ...

Health behavior change is such a fascinating area of study because it's something that every single human deals with -- day in and day out. Even the most disciplined can identify behaviors they want ...

With the holidays fast approaching, fitness seems to be more on my mind. I certainly don't want to gain any weight between Thanksgiving and New Year's Day, but I don't want to have to diet much either ...

Home exercise is full of opportunity, especially during this bizarre time. Home is the one place that reflects one's personality and interests with respect to decor, music and lighting. This week, I ...

THE exercise ball, also known as a stability or Swiss ball, has become a staple in modern gyms and home workouts. Originally developed in the 1960s for physical therapy, the Swiss ball gained ...

Rebuilding muscle after 50 doesn't have to mean endless hours at the gym. In fact, some of the most effective exercises use nothing more than a Swiss ball to challenge your body in ways traditional ...

Which kegel exercise balls are best? Kegel exercises can help you improve your pubococcygeus or PC muscle health and strengthen your pelvic floor. While you can perform them without any tools, kegel ...

The rhythm is gonna get you … in better shape. It’s a chilly January morning at the Knolls, a housing community for seniors age 62 and older in Melville, and residents in the clubhouse are three ...