Fitness basics
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Natural movement: Going back to basics
Adding play and exploration into your fitness plan can help you move more efficiently and stay engaged.
Mumps
Find out more about the symptoms and treatment of this viral illness and how vaccines can prevent it.
Miss a workout? Don't give up!
If you're too busy to work out or simply don't feel up to exercise, take a day or two off. Be gentle with yourself if you need a break. After all, it's OK to be flexible. The important thing is to get back on track as soon as you can.
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to hit your target heart rate
Learn how to exercise at your target heart rate.
Is exercise a chore? No more!
You're more likely to stick with an exercise program if you're having fun. If you're not enjoying your workouts, try something different. Join a volleyball or softball league. Take a ballroom dancing class. Trade your running shoes for a swimsuit. Remember, exercise doesn't have to be drudgery.
How to live your best life in retirement
No more 9 to 5 means a whole new approach to life. Here's how to embrace retirement with healthy habits that can make your golden years quality years.
How fit are you? See how you measure up
Determine your fitness level with this simple fitness assessment.
Heat and exercise: Keeping cool in hot weather
Use these tips to avoid problems when exercising outdoors in hot weather.
Heart rate: What's normal?
A normal resting heart rate for adults ranges from 60 to 100 beats per minute. A heart rate above or below that may signal a problem.
Great expectations: How to keep them from creating unhappiness
Expectations are a part of life. But if dashed hopes are getting you down again and again, here's what to do about it.
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