Fitness

  • Why You Should Try Yoga: It’s More Than Just Stretching

    Yoga on the surface may seem simple, but all of those Sanskrit words, and the chants, and the special breathing — not the mention the special wardrobe! — can complicate matters. Unless you’re a devoted yogini, trying to figure it all out could throw a person off balance rather than help her find it. But don’t let all the New Age lingo and super-twisty positions deter...

  • Increasing Obesity Rates Mapped in Shocking Time-Lapse GIF

    It’s always shocking to hear about our country’s rising obesity rates, but this new GIF released by the CDC really brings the point home.

    Watch as the years tick by and the states change color from blue to yellow to red, signifying those states’ rising percentage of obese citizens. The data cuts off at 2010, so for all we know, most of the United States could already be over......

  • Rachel Ray Show Sued by Overweight Teen for 'Emotional Distress'

    Sometimes a little push leads to big results, but in the case of overweight teen Christina Pafliarolo, she claims the push given to her by the Rachael Ray Show and her assigned personal trainer Eric Viskovicz went over the top, causing her humiliation and minor physical injury.

    Christina was 18 years old when she appeared on the Rachael Ray Show back in April of 2011 at 260 pounds. At...

  • 6 Fun Ways to Exercise With Your Kids

    What, don’t have time to get to the gym? Pssh! Who needs it, anyways? It’s expensive, germ-filled, and boring! Here are some creative ways to work off that junk in the trunk at home (for free!) with the kidlets. These inspired workouts do double-duty as a sweat sesh for you and bonding time with the kids Get motivated, ladies!

    Dance, Dance, Dance Off! Ready to bust out your best...