Fitness and Exercise
Learn about fitness and exercise
Physical activity is not just for jocks. It's for everyone. Being active can help you stay healthy, control your weight, and get the most out of life. No matter what your age or condition, there is a type of exercise that's right for you.
To learn more, browse our Fitness and Exercise topics, or start with these:
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Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life
Achilles Tendon Injury: Physical Therapy and Rehab Becoming More Active: Where to Start Being Active When You Have Health Problems Bob's Story: Biking for Health Boosting Your Metabolism Breastfeeding: Exercise and Weight Loss Bursitis Cardiac Rehabilitation Cardiac Rehabilitation: Exercise Cardiac Rehabilitation: Home Program Cardiac Rehabilitation: Hospital Program Cardiac Rehabilitation: Maintenance Program Cardiac Rehabilitation: Monitoring Your Body's Response to Exercise Cardiac Rehabilitation: Outpatient Program Cardiac Rehabilitation: Weight and Resistance Training Dehydration Diabetic Neuropathy: Exercising Safely Energy and Sports Drinks Enjoying Life When You Have Heart Failure Exercise and Fibromyalgia Exercise and Osteoarthritis Exercise and Physical Activity Ideas Exercise During Pregnancy Exercise for Rheumatoid Arthritis Exercise Helps Maggie Stay at a Healthy Weight Exercise Planning Form Exercises for Arm and Wrist Exercising to Prevent a Stroke Exercising While Sitting Down Expert: Be Active to Help Your Back Heal Fitness Clothing and Gear Fitness Machines Fitness: Adding More Activity to Your Life Fitness: Choosing Activities That Are Right for You Fitness: Getting and Staying Active Fitness: Getting Around Barriers to Exercise Get Active Journal Get Regular Exercise for Mental Health Healthy Aging Healthy Attitudes Toward Food and Exercise Healthy Habits for Kids Healthy Muscles Heart-Healthy Lifestyle Heat-Related Illnesses Helping Children With Disabilities Stay Active HIV and Exercise Interactive Tool: How Many Calories Did You Burn? Interactive Tool: What Is Your Target Heart Rate? Jaw Problems: Exercise and Relaxation John's Story: Finding a Way to Exercise Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: Stretching and Strengthening Exercises Keeping Change Going—Your New Normal Kris's Story: Getting Active With No Excuses Making a Change That Matters Multiple Sclerosis: Benefits of Exercise Muscle Cramps Not Ready for Change? Nutrition and Physical Activity Overtraining Overuse Injuries Parkinson's Disease and Exercise Physical Activity and Weight Loss Physical Activity as You Get Older Physical Activity for Children and Teens Physical Activity Helps Prevent a Heart Attack and Stroke Physical Activity Log Physical Rehabilitation for ACL Injuries Physical Therapy Physical Therapy for Back Pain Physical Therapy for Knee Arthritis Physical Therapy for Spinal Stenosis Physical Therapy for Temporomandibular Disorders Planning to Be More Active When You Have Chronic Disease Plantar Fasciitis: Resuming Your Training Prediabetes: Exercise Tips Preventing Children's Injuries From Sports and Other Activities Preventing Foot Problems: Training Techniques Progressive Muscle Relaxation Prone Buttocks Squeeze Quick Tips: Exercising Safely With Arthritis Quick Tips: Fitting Physical Activity Into Your Day Quick Tips: Getting Active as a Family Quick Tips: Getting Active at Home Quick Tips: Getting in Shape Without Spending Money Quick Tips: Having Enough Energy to Stay Active Quick Tips: Staying Active in Cold Weather Quick Tips: Staying Active in Hot Weather Quick Tips: Staying Active When You Travel Rating of Perceived Exertion (RPE) Returning to Play After a Head Injury During a Sporting Event Robert's Story: Getting and Staying Active Rotator Cuff Disorders Setting Goals Shellie's Story: Finding Time for Physical Activity Spinal Cord Injury: Flexibility Exercises Sports Hernia Sports-Related Dehydration Staying Active as a Family Support for Staying Active Tai Chi and Qi Gong The Three Types of Physical Activity Thinking About a Change? Tips for Exercising Safely When You Have Diabetes Tips for Picking the Right Activities Using Tracking to Support Your Activity Goals Vertigo: Level 1 (Easy) Balance Exercises Vertigo: Level 2 (Harder) Balance Exercises Vertigo: Walking Exercises Water Exercise Ways to Track Your Weight-Loss Efforts Weight Management Weight-Bearing Exercises to Maintain Healthy Bones Yoga
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ACL Injury: Exercises to Do Before Treatment COPD: Using Exercise to Feel Better Coronary Artery Disease: Exercising for a Healthy Heart Exercises After Breast Cancer Surgery Exercises for Heel Pain or Tightness Fitness: Increasing Core Stability Fitness: Making It a Habit Fitness: Staying Active When You Have Young Children Fitness: Teaching Your Child to Stay Active Fitness: Using a Pedometer, Step Counter, or Wearable Device Fitness: Walking for Wellness Getting Started With Flexibility and Stretching Heart Arrhythmias and Exercise Heart Failure: Activity and Exercise Heart Health: Walking for a Healthy Heart Low Back Pain: Exercises to Reduce Pain Meniscus Tear: Rehabilitation Exercises Neck Exercises Osteoarthritis: Exercising With Arthritis Patellar Tracking Disorder: Exercises Plantar Fasciitis: Exercises Preventing Falls: Exercises for Strength and Balance Rotator Cuff Problems: Exercises You Can Do at Home Sprained Ankle: Rehabilitation Exercises Stress Management: Practicing Yoga to Relax Tennis Elbow: Stretches and Strengthening Exercises
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