Tennessee Valley Edition

Fit Body

 

Seated Spinal Twist

Seated Spinal Twist

Pigeon Pose

Pigeon Pose

Release to Get Relief

A hip-opener pose that releases tension and tightness.

Yoga as a Spiritual Practice

Yoga as a Spiritual Practice

Open and Blossom with Bridge Pose

Open and Blossom with Bridge Pose

Cross the bridge back to mind, body and spirit with the heart-opening Bridge Pose.

Lotus Pose

Lotus Pose

A meditation pose that puts you in a state of acceptance of what is.

Triangle Pose

Triangle Pose

"Yield and overcome; Bend and be straight"

Tree Pose

Tree Pose

Ground yourself.

Related »Fit Body This Month

Exercise to Beat the Blues

Exercise to Beat the Blues

Staying Active Lifts Our Spirits

During winter, we tend to feel sluggish, fatigued and blue. Getting off the couch and becoming active is the best natural antidote.

Related »The Fit Body Mind

Mind Your Body

Mind Your Body

A Faster Path To Your Fitness Goals

Imagine wanting more and getting it—more energy and serenity, more vitality and inspiration. About 25 million Americans turn to mind-body systems of exercise for just such results.

Related »Walking

Daily Self-Care

Daily Self-Care

Every Body Walk Campaign Aims for Healthier Americans

Take the first steps to better wellness at this nonprofit’s website that offers motivational videos, health information, walking maps and walking groups.

Most Walkable Cities

Most Walkable Cities

Find Out if Your Town Made the List

Learn whether your town made this year’s list of the best Walk-Friendly Communities, recognized for safe, accessible and comfortable walking.

Walk Softly

Walk Softly

… and Carry the Right Stick

Whatever the season or reason, there is a pole designed to help sportsters remain upright. Adventure, excitement and athletics are all on tap as we take care to use this versatile extra appendage gently and wisely.

10 Ways to Feed a Walking Habit

10 Ways to Feed a Walking Habit

Keep the Health Benefits Coming

Turn your standard walk into a mini-vacation from a hectic day with these top tips to make you coming back for more.

Follow Us!

Cardio & Toning

Shall We Dance?

Shall We Dance?

Ballroom’s Health Benefits Can Be Addictive

From the mambo’s sultry hip shimmies to the foxtrot’s long, sweeping steps, ballroom dancing has captured today’s fitness spotlight as a shining venue for shaping up, improving cardiovascular health and losing weight.

Gardening As Exercise

Gardening As Exercise

A Double-Rewarding Workout

A beautiful yard flowing with flowers or a hearty vegetable garden can double as a comprehensive gym. If you garden on a regular basis, odds are you are getting a healthy dose of exercise.

Fun Moves

Fun Moves

Jump Roping for Every Age

The childhood pastime of jumping rope still proves to be a fun and excellent exercise for cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance.

Functional Fitness

Functional Fitness

Exercise That Translates to Real Life

So, you can bench press 200 pounds, run 10 kilometers in 45 minutes and turn heads when you slip on your Speedo. But, can you hoist your suitcase into the overhead compartment without throwing your back out, or squat to tie your toddler’s shoes without grimacing? According to advocates of “functional training," these are the questions and answers that really matter.

Nia: Cardio and Consciousness

Nia: Cardio and Consciousness

Dance Through Life with this Free-form of Exercise

Looking for a cardio workout that engages both mind and body with a side order of consciousness? The Nia Technique may be just the ticket.

Smart Conditioning for Weekend Warriors

Smart Conditioning for Weekend Warriors

Wise Advice for Those Trying to Manage it All

Learn about ways to transform yourself from a weekend warrior into a wise warrior.