Fitness Classes

Fitness classes are the perfect way to keep your workout fun, challenging and effective while adding a social element that keeps you coming back for more. And these days, there are more options than ever—from dancing to trampolining, Pilates to kickboxing, water aerobics to strength circuits and...

Walking/Hiking

One of the most wonderful things about walking is its sheer simplicity, so you might be surprised by just how important your walking technique is. Using proper form can make walking feel easier, prevent injury and speed up your pace. The latter is especially important when you’re looking to get the...

Running

You’ve probably heard that running is a top calorie burner, stress reliever and health booster. But if you’ve never taken your treadmill routine above a brisk walk or signed up for a weekend 5K, consider giving running a try. You’ll be joining good company: Some 28 million Americans over age 40...

Cycling

If it has been years since you were whizzing around on your bike with the wind blowing through your hair, you may want to consider hitting the road again. Bicycling offers plenty of health benefits, and it’s never too late to recapture the joy of being on two wheels. Along the way, you’ll get a...

Aquatic Activities

Although water aerobics delivers heavy-duty health and body benefits—burning calories, toning your muscles and strengthening your heart, to name just a few—you’ll feel light and stable while putting very little stress on your joints in a pool, because you lessen gravity’s force on your body when...

Tennis

You probably already have a good idea what a big difference it can make “being on” mentally when it comes to interviewing for a job, or delivering an important work presentation, but getting your mental game in tip-top shape can also help you find success on the tennis court. Strategy is non-stop...

Dance

It’s never been easier or more popular to shake your booty and reap the many health benefits of dance. Beginner classes for adults with or without partners are widely available at dance studios, community centers and many gyms. Salsa, swing, hip hop, jazz, ballroom, belly and ballet: It doesn’t...

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Activities & Sports

Sidestepping Tennis Injuries

Written by 
Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Mike Duffy

Even when you take all the usual precautions, tennis injuries can happen. Fortunately, there’s a lot you can do to prevent injuries before they occur—and there are ways to bounce back more quickly if you do get one.

Get Fit and Feel Refreshed with Water Aerobics

Written by 
Shawnee Barnes
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
J. Michael (Mike) Siemens, M.S.

Although water aerobics delivers heavy-duty health and body benefits—burning calories, toning your muscles and strengthening your heart, to name just a few—you’ll feel light and stable while putting very little stress on your joints in a pool.

Smart Stretches for Dance Workouts

Written by 
Nicole Dorsey
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Katie Surridge

Fitness dance workouts and artistic dance classes challenge your body. Proper warm-ups and cool-downs that incorporate stretches that target the muscles you focus on in class can help protect you from injury, increase flexibility, improve posture and balance, and even progress your technique.

Bike Safety Tips for Every Ride

Written by 
Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Katie Surridge

More and more people are choosing to cycle because of the health, environmental and money-saving benefits of being on two wheels, making bike safety more important than ever. Taking some simple precautions can be the difference between a pleasant ride and one gone awry.

Fitness Dancing: A Fun and Effective Workout

Written by 
Canyon Ranch Staff
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Katie Surridge

Whether grooving to the beat of a handmade drum or bopping to tunes on the radio, humans have long felt compelled to move to music—and these days, many people are dancing not just for fun, but for fitness. In fact, fitness dancing is one of the most popular workouts at the gym today.

Walking for Weight Loss

Written by 
Canyon Ranch Staff
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Dawn Sweerus, M.S.

You would be hard pressed to find a more convenient activity that encourages weight loss than walking. No other weight loss activity fits so easily into everyday life. Your journey to a healthy weight truly can start with something as simple as putting one foot in front of the other.

Beginner’s Guide to Indoor Cycling

Written by 
Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Katie Surridge

Indoor cycling, also known as Spinning (the brand name of an indoor bike that has become synonymous with the workout), has ranked among the top fitness trends for nearly three decades. Ready to see what all of the buzz is about? Read on for a complete guide to indoor cycling for beginners.

Tweak Your Walking Technique

Written by 
Canyon Ranch Staff
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Richard Butler, M.S., C.S.C.S.

One of the most wonderful things about walking is its sheer simplicity, so you might be surprised by just how important your walking technique is. Using proper form can make walking feel easier, prevent injury and speed up your pace.

The Health Benefits of Dancing

Written by 
Canyon Ranch Staff
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Christina Lopez

It’s never been easier or more popular to shake your booty and reap the many health benefits of dance. Whether you’re looking to lose weight, boost your mood, maintain your flexibility or keep your mind sharp, dancing does it all.

Buying the Perfect Running Shoe

Written by 
Canyon Ranch Staff
Canyon Ranch Reviewer: 
Richard Butler, M.S., C.S.C.S.

Feet are like snowflakes—no two are alike, including the two at the end of your own legs. And buying a running shoe with the proper fit and design for your unique needs—the type of running you do, your gait, your foot shape—will have a positive impact on nearly every joint and muscle in your body.

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