FitBody

by Lisa Moore
photo by Dorne Pentes
The colorful, plastic hoop from Wham-O that was a staple of our childhood toy box has evolved into a powerful exercise tool. Hooping, or hoop dance, is a fun, inexpensive fitness trend that provides a ‘well-rounded’ workout for the body, mind and soul.

Gone are the light, flimsy hoops of [...]

by Paul Dorn
People might start commuting by bicycle to improve their fitness, save money or support sustainability, but they continue because it’s fun.
Ask a motorist about their commute and they’ll frown, at best. Ask a bicyclist about their commute and they’ll smile, and likely mention the endorphin rush, fresh air, wildlife spotted that morning, the [...]

Men making their way to the mat
By Lisa Moore
Photography by Meredith Jones
Men may run most of our government and dominate sports, but women rule the yoga mat. Even though more yoga studios are popping up, an estimated 75 percent of the yoga practitioners in America are female. Originally studied and taught primarily by men since [...]

by Christine Showler
For years, much media coverage of kayaking has characterized it as a young person’s adrenaline sport. Lately, the focus has changed to encompass a wider audience by spreading the word on sea kayaking, day-touring and recreational paddling. Now, enthusiasts of all ages and from all walks of life are on the water, communing [...]

For 20 years, Baron Baptiste, founder of Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga, has served as an inspirational yoga teacher, author and leader in the realm of personal transformation. He has influenced the lives of hundreds of thousands of people around the world and across cultures. Here, he comments on yoga’s life-changing benefits.
What is Baptiste Power Vinyasa [...]

by Dr. Mehmet Oz
Patients are among my best teachers. They’ve taught me how to communicate clearly—and how to live a better life. On The Dr. Oz Show, I’ve learned that once people are emotionally involved, change happens quickly, especially if they feel that their behavior is letting loved ones down.
Large-scale change seems daunting. We want [...]

Keep the Health Benefits Coming
by Maggie Spilner
Recently, the American Podiatric Medical Association published a list of alternative activities for people who felt their walks were just too boring. While I agree that some variation in exercise is a plus for both mind and body, walking never needs to be boring or static.
A walk can be [...]

By Lisa Moore
If you walk into a Kundalini yoga class, you won’t see people hanging out in down dog or standing on their heads.
You’ll witness a synergistic blend of movement, breathing, meditation and chanting with the sound current to facilitate a change in consciousness and transformation of character. 
Known as the yoga of awareness, Kundalini Yoga [...]

by Maggie Spilner
Wonderful walks are both relaxing and invigorating, but if you want to kick butt, literally—building strong glutes and thighs; strengthening your core, which helps improve posture and tighten abs; and stepping up to cardiovascular fitness quickly and efficiently—try stair climbing. Wayne Wescott, Ph.D., renowned exercise physiologist, military fitness consultant and author of Get [...]

by Dr. Madan Kataria
The slogan of all laughter clubs is, “Fake it ‘til you make it.” This is based on a scientific fact that even if you are faking it, the body cannot differentiate between real and make-believe emotions. This is how laughter exercises convert artificial laughter into bouts of real laughter. It hinges on [...]