Get in Shape

When we say “walk toward wellness,” sometimes we mean it literally. Walking can provide the first step toward getting in shape and breaking yourself out of a sedentary lifestyle. A sedentary lifestyle promotes heart attacks, diabetes and bone disease, along with a host of other health conditions.

So get off the couch and head outside — or to the gym. Learn fitness and wellness tips below, and sign up for Be Well eNews to receive more in the future.

Good Habits, Bad Habits
Looking to drop a bad habit? Adopt a good habit? These tips can help get you started.

Here’s Your No. 1 Health Tip
What’s the most important thing you can do for your health today? Walk for 30 minutes. The best part: it's free, and almost anyone can do it.

Walk Toward Wellness
Put your best foot forward with these tips for more productive walking.  All you need are good shoes and your doctor’s blessing.

Get Going
Normal, healthy aging can cause aches and pains, but if you have chronic conditions, the message is the same: Get off the couch and get moving.

The Best Kind of Couples Therapy
Want to get fit? Then bring your spouse along for a bike ride. Good things — like healthy habits and exercise — come in twos.

Keep Your Fitness on Track
If you made a right at the cheesecake and a left at the cookie jar, don’t despair. We’ll tell you how to get back on track, using the buddy system.

Small Steps, Big Change
Learn how a few small lifestyle changes, including exercise, can make a serious change in overall wellness. Taking the stairs is just the start.

4 Ways to a Better Back
The secret to a strong back is a strong core. Follow these tips to help prevent back pain for life — and to give you a strong foundation for other exercise.