Poor circulation can result from disease. But most of us are threatened by the dangers of poor circulation because we sit for too long and get little exercise. And that’s a surefire way to die earlier…

Your core performs five types of tasks for you daily. That’s a lot of multi-tasking being handled by three muscle groups — those in your abdominal, back and pelvis area.

Running a marathon is sort of a bucket list “must-have.” My suggestion? Embrace the 5K. Why do I love the five-kilometer distance so much? Let me count the ways.

When taken together physical exercise, toxin removal through lymph system, improved kidney and cardiovascular function, increased blood flow and stress reduction, all work toward improving the body overall, and specifically sexual function.

As you age, you lose flexibility. All you need to do is look at any number of seniors hunched over or leaning on canes and walkers to see how much range of motion you can lose over time. Hold on to yours…

There’s no shortage of butt-lifting, bum-toning exercises available on the internet. What makes some of them more beneficial than others is how they wake up lazy muscles that haven’t worked effectively for a long time…

Chances are you’ve never heard of a natural protein called brain derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF) produced in your body. I had not until I came across several studies where BDNF was referred to as ‘miracle-gro’ for the brain and ‘brain fertilizer.’

Staying active and keeping your body-as-a-temple in naturally fit shape may seem completely physical. But you have untapped resources that can help you get even more out of exercising–and you won’t find them at the fitness store.

You exercise to improve your health. But if you take your exercise routine too far, it could have the opposite effect… Especially if you’re turning to extreme forms of exercise like Bootcamp and CrossFit to get in shape.

I’m frequently asked about the best exercises to burn fat, or retrieve a body part from the grasp of gravity. The truth is, one thing can make those exercises I suggest work even better…

Yoga holds your body in positions that release tension, allow flexibility, and strengthen and the support your limbs, all while centering your mind. But in addition to stances, there are some great yoga stretches you can benefit from.

Can you really fit an hour of exercise into your busy schedule? If you struggle to exercise due to lack of time, there’s good news: In more ways than one, shorter workouts are better.