American Council on Exercise Kick Starts National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May

SAN DIEGO, April 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- American Council on Exercise (ACE), in support of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month in May, is launching the ACE PALA+ Challenge to help individuals kick ...

"Nordic Walking" Benefits Heart Failure Patients

Research presented at a conference this week suggests heart failure patients can benefit from "Nordic walking", where people walk with the help of poles as in cross-country skiing. This type of walking, which engages the upper as well as the lower body, is becoming increasingly popular in Europe: it is safe for older patients, especially those over 65, and after a short introductory course, can ...

Meditation 'may make you mentally and physically healthier'

Sydney, May 11 : Researchers have shed light on the possible associations between meditation and improved mental and physical health.

Appointment Book

- Erie-area Jazzercise instructors will offer a free Jazzercise Open House on Monday, May 21 at the Erie and Fairview locations. Class times at the Jazzercise Fitness Center, 20 Millcreek Square, are 530 a.m., 930 a.m., 430 p.m., 530 p.m. and 630 p.m. Class times at the Jazzercise Fitness Center, 7561 West Ridge Road, Fairview, are 545 a.m.

Wes Emmert: Steps are available to help manage arthritis

Soccer, baseball, lacrosse fields, tennis courts, golf courses and track venues are all abuzz with activities. May brings the sights and sounds of spring: flowers blossoming and lawn mowers rumbling. May is also National