How I Manage Shin Splints.

Shin splints are a common problem for athletes whose sports involve a repeated, jarring impact to the leg. Often they are due to a change in activity level. Stopping the activity until the pain subsides, and then gradually working back up to the desired level is generally the best treatment and protection against recurrence.

Exercise for the Overweight Patient.

An exercise prescription for an overweight patient, if faithfully carried out, will dispel the curse of fat-right? Well, yes and no. Exercise isn't a big help in shedding excess pounds. But once a pound has fallen away, exercise helps keep it off.

Strength Training: A Bridge to Independence for the Elderly.

The image of an elderly person lifting weights may seem incongruous on the surface. But the fact is that strength training programs can help the elderly to remain active and independent longer-and to have a better quality of life.

How Healthy Are Corporate Fitness Programs?

Many US companies offer health promotion programs to their employees. Despite a lack of research on whether the programs actually help improve employee fitness or reduce health care costs, it appears that corporations may consider physical fitness to be an important component of fiscal fitness.

Is Weight Training Safe During Pregnancy?

There has been no definitive research on the safety of weight training during pregnancy. Nevertheless, several experts seem to agree that low-intensity weight training probably poses no harm for either the fetus or the mother.