While advice on how to accomplish the lifestyle change of a new fitness or physical activity regime is widespread, little of it is targeted to adults ages 50-plus.

In this online fitness challenge players compete to improve their fitness while competing for a charity of their choice.  

The February issue of Consumer Report (CR), takes a hard look at exercise machines sold through infomercials on TV and the Web.

For some, wintertime is an opportunity to stay inside with a blanket and a good book -- but for others, the season brings with it a whole new set of sports and outdoor activities for children and adults alike.

Some national health-club chains that can cost up to $95 a month didn’t fare as well as private studios for yoga, dance or Pilates, and gyms at local community centers, schools, work, and nonprofit Jewish Community Centers (JCCs) and YMCAs in Consumer Reports National Research Center’s first-ever health club survey.

More and more people are riding bicycles for exercise and recreation. Heightened interest in the sport brings along an increased possibility of lower body injuries.