Fitness

Moving your body will help you feel good not only physically, but mentally too. Learn about the latest fitness news and tricks, and get inspired to try a new activity like pickleball, surfing or skateboarding.

Lose weight the healthy way

Trying to get to your healthiest weight? Reach your goals with this collection of articles, recipes and inspiring stories from...


How To Master Squats (The Right Way)

Don't be afraid of the dreaded squat.


7 hot fitness trends

Fed up with your ho-hum gym routine? Try one of these fresh workout ideas


How to get fit this fall

The weather's turning chilly, but that's no reason to hide out on the couch. Whether you're starting an exercise plan...


Improve your posture

Bad posture getting you down? It shouldn't be'you can easily get good posture. Just follow these simple exercises to improve...


Run for the Cure: Meet our runners

This October 5, Best Health and Reader's Digest are joining the CIBC Run for the Cure. Find out more about...


How to run: Our guide to running better

Learn how to run with our guide to running better, whether you're training for a 5K or marathon or just...


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Five reasons to swim for health

After watching Michael Phelps and Dara Torres in the Olympic Water Cube, I’ve decided to take a harder look at

3 family fitness ideas

With obesity on the rise, it only makes sense for families to work out together. Try one of these family...


Fitness trend: Boot camp

Get fit and motivated with an outdoor boot camp


Summer-fit plan

Have fun this summer while getting fit and toning up with our innovative plan


Treadmill or outside?

Running outdoors is great, but treadmills offer some surprising benefits


5 reasons to run

Run your way to a slimmer body, longer life and better mood


Running 101

Use this primer and get running on the road to optimum fitness


Maximize your exercise

5 things every woman should know to get the most out of her workouts


Heart rate calculator

Calculate your target heart rate


Fit friends

A virtual health challenge helps a group of Montrealers stay in shape

6 (surprising!) reasons to work out

Boost your mood, save time and look younger with exercise


6 Ways To Drop Those Extra Few Pounds

Try these expert tips to stay on track with your weight-loss plan


20-minute toning workout

Do this strength-training regimen twice a week or more to see results in as little as four weeks


7 walking tips

Get the most out of your walking workout with these expert ideas


Weeks seven & eight

Start the Best Health Walking Plan today to get trim and fit in just eight weeks


Weeks five & six

Start the Best Health Walking Plan today to get trim and fit in just eight weeks

Weeks three & four

Start the Best Health Walking Plan today to get trim and fit in just eight weeks


Weeks one & two

Start the Best Health Walking Plan today to get trim and fit in just eight weeks


Walk off 10 pounds

Start the Best Health Walking Plan today to get trim and fit in just eight weeks


How Many Steps Do You Really Need to Walk Each Day to Live Longer?

Learn what the research really says about step counts and your health. Plus, advice from a doctor on activity and...