Fat makes friends with people in different places. Some folks are apple-shaped and accumulate padding around the middle, while others are pear-shaped and pack it on below the waist. The pear-shaped can rejoice that junk in the trunk puts you at lower risk for cancer, diabetes and other problems.

While women may develop a fair amount of strength relative to their size, the average man remains stronger because of biological differences.

If you have paraplegia, strengthening exercises are key to maintaining your ability to perform daily tasks.

Exercise can't rid you of cellulite, but it can diminish its appearance. Cardio and butt-specific moves help to smooth a dimpled behind.

Squats are primarily thought of as a lower-body exercise, but train a number of secondary muscles too.

Anyone who has tried to lose weight knows how difficult it is to eat a meal without going overboard. Luckily, there are a few ways to curb your food cravings.

Eating chocolate and losing weight just aren't compatible — or are they? While a chocolate diet might sound too good to be true to most seasoned dieters, it absolutely _is_ possible to lose weight while still enjoying chocolate as part of a balanced diet.

There was a time in my life when I would weigh myself multiple times a day. Every half of a pound lost or gained was either a victory or tragedy, respectively.

Learn how Cindy lost 50 pounds (and dropped five sizes) in one year and found a new career as a health coach in the process.

Experts explain your what your true “happy weight” is and how to love yourself just the way you are from the inside out.

Stomach fat is not only annoying to look at but can be detrimental to your health. Abdominal fat can increase your risk for health conditions such as cardiovascular disease, stroke and some cancers, Harvard Medical School warns. To lose fat from your body, you need to eat fewer calories than your body needs for energy.

Nuts can be part of a healthy diet to reduce belly fat as long as they are consumed in moderation. Nuts are full of essential nutrients, such as protein and monounsaturated fatty acids, but they can also be high in fat and calories.