Don't give up on your fitness goals for 2024!

You to burn 30-35% more calories than just walking

People started asking if gardening and yardwork truly count regarding exercise. Experts say the answer is a resounding Yes. But you could do some things to boost the benefits of planting a few seeds.

Finding the time to get a workout in can be so hard most days.

While it’s not as comfortable and it might be easier to lose motivation this time of year, colder winter days shouldn't prevent you from running outside.

Nutrition and fitness expert shares advice on how to stick to losing weight this year.

Vowing to get into better shape is a popular New Year’s resolution, and a key factor in obtaining optimal health is strength training and building muscle. The more muscle you build, the more fat you burn. So we spoke to Rebecca Baizas, Peter Cherry and Beck Orow with the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit to learn more.

Jody Trierweiler talks about how you do not need to hit the gym to get fit.

One of the best things you can do for your overall health is to sit less and exercise more.

Ask your doctor, of just Google it -- the importance of stretching for seniors -- and you’ll get a rousing agreement from experts that say the same thing: stretching is so beneficial.

Wanna lose fat and strengthen your core? Try a Hula Hoop, but not the one you remember as a kid. This hoop is weighted.

Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler demonstrates how to boost your strength without lifting weights.

More people in a gym means more noise, which can lead to some risk of hearing loss while working out.

Your dog’s fitness is just as important as yours when it comes to their overall health.

Nutrition and Fitness expert Jody Trierweiler shares some ways that moms can reduce stress

What if you could get stronger, more flexible, ease back pain, enhance your balance, and even improve your posture with only one exercise?

Getting outside may improve your health and mental well-being.

Learn how you can bike on former railroad corridors

Health and Fitness expert Jody Trierweiler shares some ways to loosen up

Wondering how to keep yourself, or the girl in your life motivated to keep running? Here are ways to do so.

Exercise can be great once you get into a healthy routine -- especially when you’re doing some workouts you enjoy.

Of all the questions that can be asked to measure one’s physical strength, this one might be the most common: “How much can you bench?”

Looking to kick off the new year right, with a healthy start? Join the Y 170 challenge!

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Michigan Hy-Fit Athletics to try out a strength training circuit workout that can help you build muscle, and in turn burn more fat.

Here are four realistic changes you can make to help boost your mental and physical health in the months to come.

We're back at Michigan Hy-Fit Athletics this Fitness Friday to try out a "Hy-Fit" workout.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Michigan Hy-Fit Athletics in Auburn Hills to get a glimpse of their bootcamp class.

We’re back at the Detroit Pistons Performance Center this Fitness Friday, training with the team’s head strength and conditioning coach.

There are so many things we can gift someone, but to contribute to their well-being is so meaningful.

Research suggests that for women, hormones may play a bigger role in your sleeping patterns than you realize.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at the Detroit Pistons performance center to try out some strength training moves used by the athletes.

This Fitness Friday, we're checking out the gym at Michigan Hy-Fit Athletics in Downtown Auburn Hills.

This Fitness Friday, we’re trying out an intensive full-body workout inspired by the movie “300″

Ever find yourself saying you are going to exercise more but find it hard to find the time for your workout? There are ways to get more out of your workout by doing fewer exercises.

Some people stay sharp as a tack even as they enter their “golden years” -- but are they just lucky, or do they know something that others don’t?

This Fitness Friday, we’re taking a tour of the Pistons Performance Center in Detroit to learn more about how these elite athletes stay in shape.

Explore the world of wall climbing at this new facility

Ships and aircraft from eight nations are taking part in annual drills to boost safety and security procedures on vessels and oil rigs off Cyprus’ southern coastline amid ongoing tensions with neighboring Turkey over competing claims to hydrocarbon reserves.

Planet Fitness is donating and will help install treadmills and stationary bicycles in each of Detroit’s 38 firehouses.

The Detroit Lions cheerleaders are showing us one of the most important steps in a workout: the cool down at the end.

A new study has found that the combination of less exercise and more screen time has a negative impact on children and teenagers’ behavior and their mental health.

You can enjoy a plant-based menu along with yoga or cycling sessions at this Takeout Tuesday

A big celebration will be kicking off in the D, and you and your loved ones are invited to take part.

We're back with the Detroit Lions cheerleaders this Fitness Friday, warming up and dancing!

Activity trackers seem to promote 10,000 steps per day as the golden standard -- but what is the science behind this number? And does this goal suit everyone? Dr. Frank McGeorge says: not really.

We’re back with the Detroit Lions cheerleaders at Ford Field learning some moves for a full-body workout!

This Fitness Friday, we’re back on the field with the Detroit Lions cheerleaders for some strength training.

This Fitness Friday, we’re warming up with the Detroit Lions cheerleaders at Ford Field for a taste of how they prepare for game days.

Obesity rates in America are on the rise and the problem is spreading across the country -- including here in Michigan.

This Fitness Friday, we’re at CrossFit BMW in Detroit, training with a 16 minute cardio and ab workout.

Ever feel like you’re not getting results from your workout? Well don’t be discouraged, there are some tricks to make that exercise routine more effective. Nutrition and fitness expert Jody Trierweiler chatted with Host Jason Carr about the importance of breaking a sweat.

The free event will be held outdoors from 8 a.m. to noon at Advantage Personal Training on Oak Valley Drive.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia to learn the uneven bars.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia to learn how to balance on the balance beam.

From September 13-19, community members can sample in-person and online fitness and yoga classes at no cost.

We’re back at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia this Fitness Friday to learn how to take it to the vault.

We’re back at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia this Fitness Friday to learn some basic moves on the balance beam.

This Fitness Friday, we’re hanging at Gymnastic Dreams in Livonia to learn more about the sport and how people get started.

We’re rollerskating outdoors at Detroit’s Monroe Street Midway once again for Fitness Friday!

We’re back at the outdoor rollerskating rink at the Monroe Street Midway in Downtown Detroit this Fitness Friday!

We’re back at the outdoor rollerskating rink at Detroit’s Monroe Street Midway this Fitness Friday!

Everybody has been under a lot of stress lately. The changes we’ve all been going through really built up -- and they can take a toll on your mental health.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at the outdoor rollerskating rink at Detroit’s Monroe Street Midway!

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO -- but we’re not going easy this time around!

The pandemic disrupted children’s lives in so many ways: from the loss of organized sports and gym class, to suddenly being home and having access to food all day.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO -- but we’re not going easy this time around!

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO -- but with a twist!

As summer is officially here and families slowly start going out more often, you might want to pick up some simple habits to start a healthier beginning to your summer.

A new fitness event in downtown Detroit is promoting exercise and healthier living particularly in Black and brown communities.

This Fitness Friday, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO!

Even with summertime upon us and things beginning to return to normal, it may be tough for some children to break their screen time habits after the pandemic.

This week, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO!

This week, we’re back at Detroit’s first indoor rock climbing gym, DYNO!

This Fitness Friday, we’re rock climbing at at Detroit’s first rock climbing gym, DYNO!

We’re back at Powerhouse Gym in Troy to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises that burn fat and calories fast.

We’re back at Powerhouse Gym in Troy to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises that burn fat and calories fast.

Mother’s Day is this Sunday and it is also the kick-off to National Women’s Health Week, which is a reminder to women to take care of themselves and make their health a priority. Nutrition and Fitness Expert, Jody Trierweiler, has suggestions on how you and the women in your life can do just that.

This week, we’re back at Powerhouse Gym in Troy with trainer DJ Dinero to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises.

This week, we’re at Powerhouse Gym in Troy with trainer DJ Dinero to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises.

This week, we’re at Powerhouse Gym in Troy with trainer DJ Dinero to get in shape for summer with some high intensity interval training exercises.

Fitness Friday is back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills, and we’re focusing on exercises designed for dads.

Fitness Friday is back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills, and we’re trying out a quick, high-intensity workout.

Fitness Friday is back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills, where the March theme is Women’s History Month and quick workouts for busy moms and women. This week, we’re doing a quick cardio and strength workout that you can do at home. Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills is offering a spring break challenge for Fitness Friday: unlimited workouts, a trainer and meal plan for a full month for only $65. You can also learn more about Xceleration Fitness and their spring break challenge by visiting their website at www.xcelerationfit.com. More: Fitness Friday segments

We’re back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills for a quick core workout. We’ll be targeting as many areas as we can in a short amount of time. Check out the video above to see the action. Learn more about Xceleration Fitness and their spring break challenge, visit their website at www.xcelerationfit.com. More: Fitness Friday segments

We’re back at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills for a full body workout. Xceleration Fitness is offering a spring break challenge for Fitness Friday: Unlimited workouts, a trainer and meal plan for a full month for only $65.00. You must call to sign up before March 31. Contact:Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills248-459-4459www.xcelerationfit.comMore: Fitness Friday segments

We’re at Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills this week for a glute workout. Xceleration Fitness is offering a spring break challenge for Fitness Friday: Unlimited workouts, a trainer and meal plan for a full month for only $65.00. You must call to sign up before March 31. Contact:Xceleration Fitness in Auburn Hills248-459-4459www.xcelerationfit.comMore: Fitness Friday segments

Getting outside or to the gym to exercise has been challenging for many amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If working out is important because you’d like to lose weight, one doctor says you can skip the gym and still be successful in shedding pounds. “Live in the D” host Jason Carr spoke with Dr. Geri Williams, who said if you want to lose weight, it’s 80% to 90% about the type of food you put in your body. She added that exercise is very beneficial when it comes to health, but it isn’t the main driving factor in weight loss. Williams said people who work with the Ideal You program can lose up to 40 pounds in 40 days.

Row House is located in Beverly Hills. It features rowing-based fitness classes that combine low impact rowing intervals with resistance based floor exercises for a full body cardio and strength workout for all fitness levels. Check out the video to see the action. For more information on classes go here: https://www.therowhouse.com/More: Fitness Friday segments

One engineer in Rochester has developed a new tool to help improve your exercise game without ever having to go to a gym. MAXPRO is a piece of equipment that can provide just about anything you’ll need for a home gym. The MAXPRO is only 9 lbs, but she said it can easily replace most of the equipment in your gym. Trierweiler demonstrated how you can easily do any exercise you can do with a dumbbell or a cable pulley. Then use some of the many attachments to create a leg workout, bench press, or even use a belt to practice resistance running.

'The Cube' is motionless in the video portraying an empty U-M campus. ANN ARBOR – Life during the coronavirus pandemic has been turned upside down, and for college students whose normal experience relies so heavily on social interactions, this year in isolation has left many feeling disconnected. In response, University of Michigan’s Student Life recently launched Find Community, a new website geared toward helping students connect with one another. The site has suggestions for a variety of interests, including those who want to:Join a student organizationJoin a fraternity or sororityConnect with others and exerciseConnect with others and volunteerLearn about leadership opportunitiesConnect with resources during a difficult time“Meeting people, participating in Student Orgs, volunteering and just getting involved is so essential to the campus equation,” Susan Thwing from Student Life Communications wrote A4 via email. “Student Life’s new Find Community website is available to help by providing many options for getting involved either virtually or through activities with safety protocols in place.”For more information, visit www.studentlife.umich.edu/find-community.

David Arend, a physical therapist at Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists in Ann Arbor, said that even before the pandemic, people were becoming increasingly sedentary as our lives became more convenient. Physical therapist David Arend works with a patient at Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Ann Arbor. (Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists)Make Moving a HabitFor many of us, working from home brought out our worst habits, like hunching over a laptop for hours without moving. Moving around and changing things up can also prevent the fatigue of everyday WFH activities, added Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists Outreach Coordinator Melissa Pohorence. For those with specific concerns about their aches and pains or WFH habits, Orthopaedic Rehab Specialists offers in-person and telehealth appointments.

Row House is located in Beverly Hills. It features rowing-based fitness classes that combine low impact rowing intervals with resistance based floor exercises for a full body cardio and strength workout for all fitness levels. Check out the video to see the action. For more information on classes go here: https://www.therowhouse.com/More: Fitness Friday segments

Row House is located in Beverly Hills. It features rowing-based fitness classes that combine low impact rowing intervals with resistance based floor exercises for a full body cardio and strength workout for all fitness levels. Check out the video to see the action. For more information on classes go here: https://www.therowhouse.com/More: Fitness Friday segments

The coronavirus pandemic has taken its toll on nearly every industry, and one of the hardest-hit has been in-person fitness centers. Since the onset of the pandemic, a number of Michigan gyms have struggled to reopen -- particularly due to drops in membership and, of course, the summer’s back-and-forth legal battle with the state. Leaders of the Michigan Fitness Club Association (MFCA) say fitness centers are in rough shape. Officials believe it is likely that one in five gyms across the state will have to close by 2022. “There’s no reason to assume that brick and mortar will be supplanted by online fitness,” Rief said.

Row House is located in Beverly Hills. It features rowing-based fitness classes that combine low impact rowing intervals with resistance based floor exercises for a full body cardio and strength workout for all fitness levels. Check out the video to see the action. For more information on classes go here: https://www.therowhouse.com/More: Fitness Friday segments

Row House is located in Beverly Hills. It features rowing-based fitness classes that combine low impact rowing intervals with resistance based floor exercises for a full body cardio and strength workout for all fitness levels. Check out the video to see the action. For more information on classes go here: https://www.therowhouse.com/More: Fitness Friday segments

Tanci is the CEO and Founder of Turn Up Fitness, a program meant to motivate people to get active and dance away those pounds. Since COVID hit, a lot has changed, but the Turn Up community has survived and even thrived together. You used to be able to find Turn Up classes at some local gyms, but currently they are all online. Just search for “Turn Up With Tanci.”So how does Tanci stay motivated to keep fit? If you want to Turn Up with Tanci she is hosting a live dance workout tonight at 5:30 pm, and on Saturday at 11 am on her YouTube channel.

Many of us probably consumed more food and drinks than anticipated this holiday season, and throughout 2020. Getting back into healthy eating and working out can be tough, so why not get a little help from a fitness app? Kila Peeples tried two free mobile apps, My Fitness Pal and Lose It! She also used a FitBit, which helps with staying active and monitors your sleep patterns, which can affect your metabolism. Watch the video above to see how the apps worked for Kila.

Rhonda Walker has been helping Detroiters get motivated and ready for the day for the past 22 years. A confessed morning person, this award winning talented and versatile journalist starts her day at 2:00 am to co-anchor the weekday morning newscast at WDIV-Local 4 News. A position she’s held since 2003.

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