I dread winter weather just as much as the next guy, but this year, I made a commitment to myself that I would stick with my outdoor runs all winter (as long as it's not so cold that it's unsafe for outdoor exercise). Luckily, temperatures in Cincinnati haven't dropped below the upper teens yet, so

What would you call people who can help keep the weight off, boost your confidence, and help make fitness fun? You might call them "miracle workers."We call them Goal Buddies.Most people make the mistake of going it alone. Sometimes, it’s just too tough to stay consistent by yourself. But a good

THE GOAL I have no goal. And that, apparently, is a problem. I started running last year, after eight years of doing no exercise other than drag small children round by their ears (good for the forearms, releases tension). I like running. I'm slow and don't run very far, but I enjoy my varying

THE GOAL My posture has been terrible for as long as I can remember. As a child, my parents would constantly tell me to sit or stand up straight and as an adult, a pilates instructor friend informed me that my bad posture is due to a weak "core". Her tip, which years later comes hurtling back

THE GOAL I wanted to improve on my front crawl in preparation for my first triathlon season. My aim was to get off to a speedy start with the swim portion in two sprint distance and one Olympic triathlon events. A gadget to motivate, measure and remember my swim sessions, in all their glory, would