Breaking into a sweat when you’re working out is great. Breaking into a sweat the second you step outside to head out on your daily jog, or post-dinner stroll around the neighborhood, because it’s ...

Treadmill and outdoor walking offer similar health benefits when the effort is the same.Two 15-minute walks can be just as effective as one 30-minute walk. Walking longer may be better than running ...

I was on my fourth and final lap around the track during the mile run for my fifth-grade Presidential Fitness Test when it happened. My stomach gurgled, I stopped abruptly, and I bent over and heaved.

With cold weather having arrived in Chicago — and possibly even colder weather ahead — many who would not typically dream of willingly stepping outside in January might reconsider their stance during ...