What to wear to a yoga class can get you more bound up than Lotus pose. Don't stress, be comfortable in form-fitting clothes designed for athletic activities.

Measuring your chest isn't just for powerlifters and fashionistas. Learn how to take precise measurements at home to track your fitness results.

An area of fat on the upper back, between the shoulder blades and just below the base of the neck, is referred to as a buffalo hump. An accumulation of fat in this area can be indicative of excess weight or a symptom of a disease.

Joseph Pilates developed his mind-body system of exercises in the 1920s but only in the 1990s did the program become a mainstream class offering in studios, fitness centers and on DVD. The American Council on Exercise notes that most Pilates exercises focus on the core--the muscles of the hips, abdomen and back.

As a biped, humans are designed to run in an upright position. People first ran for survival and hunting but now your running is more likely to be for pleasure. Running is primarily an aerobic activity although faster running and sprinting is anaerobic.

The treadmill offers a way to walk, run or jog indoors when the weather, schedule or terrain does not promote outdoor exercise. Whether you are a beginner trying to achieve a level of fitness for health or a seasoned runner, you can benefit from incline and speed work on the treadmill.

Are you working out diligently but coming up with uneven results? Let’s have a look at some possible causes and, hopefully, solutions.

If you're skinny but have a bit stomach, understanding where that bulge might come from could help you get rid of it.

Although it’s possible to get a rough idea of how long it will take to get into shape you desire, there’s no magic formula.

Running on an empty stomach will make you burn more fat for energy during your run but over time will not make you lose any more fat than running after a meal.

P90X has a serious arms and shoulders workout that helps you add muscle and definition. The moves are relatively straightforward when you know how to do them.

Experiencing slight fatigue or soreness after running is normal, but nausea is usually a sign that something is out of balance. Common factors that contribute to nausea after running include fluid imbalances, low blood sugar and overexertion.