Move Well
Pickleball Nation!
You’ve probably at least heard of the sport called “pickleball,” an inviting amalgam of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong. With its super easy-to-learn rules, it’s said to be the fastest-growing...
What’s With All the Cold Sprays?
With brand names such as Instant Ice, Biofreeze, and Zim’s Max Freeze, a wide array of so-called cold sprays can be found on pharmacy shelves and online, marketed for...
10,000 Steps a Day: Not Written in Stone
If you type the phrase “10,000 steps” into the Amazon.com search bar, about a half dozen book titles will come up with promises to help you take 10,000 steps...
When a Fat Wallet Is a Pain in the Butt
To prevent “fat wallet syndrome,” avoid tucking your wallet into a back pocket and sitting on it. The wallet can irritate the sciatic nerve in the buttock, either directly...
A Deep Dive into Water Yoga
Water yoga—also called aqua or aquatic yoga—is just what it sounds like: yoga done in waist- or chest-deep water, typically in a pool, while you focus on your breathing...
Get Moving with These Exercise Resources
Need guidance on how to start exercising—or motivation to get you back on track? Consult the free 124-page Exercise & Physical Activity: Your Everyday Guide from the National Institute...
Resting Heart Rate
What should my resting heart rate be?
Adults generally have a resting heart rate that ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. Your number will depend on a variety...
Rev Up Your Workouts With HIIT
Government guidelines recommend that each week most adults do at least 150 to 300 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise like brisk walking or fast dancing, or 75 minutes of...
Sit Less, Move More
If you made weight loss a New Year’s resolution (yet again), one way to be successful in the long run is to simply sit less and move more throughout...
Yoga: A Balm for the Brain
If you don’t already practice yoga, now may be an especially good time to lay out the mat and get started. In a search of the medical literature, we...
