Personal trainer stresses importance of ‘mindful fitness’

From relationships with family and friends to careers, and even health and fitness, mindfulness — having focused attention on the present or “living in the moment” — has been increasing in popularity and practice in recent years.

PHYSICAL LITERACY: Student Exercise Session

The importance of physical activity was the focus of a special lesson in Des Moines on Tuesday. Students from several...

Importance of physical fitness for senior citizens

If you're over 50 years old, are you getting enough exercise? Studies show that people who engage in moderate or high levels of exercise live longer and are less likely to suffer from heart disease. Our Brad Vivacqua reports from Cicero Twin Rinks.

American Fitness to Highlight Importance of Cardio Exercise Through Participation in Heart Walk

American Fitness employees will participate in the American Heart Association’s 2012 Heart and Stroke Walk in Oregon and SW Washington. The company supports the organizers’ mission of reducing heart disease and building healthier lives through education, better diet, and regular cardio exercise. ...

Kids' physical activity helps power online game in fitness pilot project

TORONTO, Canada` - Jurmaine Dowe detaches his digital pedometer and inserts it into the docking station, and it's not long before a flurry of colourful graphics pop up and saturate the computer screen.