Starting a fitness program without a plan is a big mistake, one expert explains. May 21, 2007 — -- It never ceases to intrigue me when some clients come to me and tell me their stories about ...

Question: I just started an exercise program and after my first session I had a noticeable pain in my shoulder. Do you think it was the exercise that caused the pain or is it just that I did too much ...

I’m sure you’ve heard it everywhere: Check with a doctor before beginning any exercise program. This is the standard disclaimer on fitness advice of any sort, which most of us probably ignore. But ...

Every year at this time we turn our attention to New Year’s resolutions, promises that often are extreme and rarely, if ever, kept. Heading the list are resolutions to get healthy and that often means ...

Physical activity is a major component to nearly all weight-loss plans. This week Amy Sutherlin, HealthPoint Fitness manager, and Laura Morningstar, clinical coordinator HealthPoint Plaza, answer ...

Starting and sustaining an exercise routine is tough. The numbers tell the story. So, in this context, what happens when the inevitable occurs and even those most committed to a healthy lifestyle are ...

Editor’s Note: In an effort to present options for creating healthy lifestyles, The Abington Journal is featuring the ongoing series, “Your Health 2008.” Always consult a physician before starting an ...

Your doctor feels like a broken record.That's right, he's sick and tired of telling you how important exercise is to your health because you don't listen. He's sick of explaining how so many of your ...

The arrival of a new year typically inspires us to set goals for the next 12 months. Objectives like dropping 20 pounds of body fat, improving your strength or starting a weekly running routine are a ...