While science suggests that half of our happiness is dependent on our genetic make-up, we can determine the other half.

Getting fit takes time and effort — but where does one start? From always being prepared to doing one active thing per day, here are some tips and tricks that will help your journey.

If someone isn’t able to us their legs, it doesn’t mean that they can’t enjoy aerobic activities. There are many ways to do cardio that don’t rely on legs.

Water aerobics could give tired joints a needed break from conventional cardio training. Include these useful moves to spare your joints and get fitter.

A home kickboxing gym allows you to train whenever you want, without worrying about commuting to a class.

Sudden, or acute, joint pain can occur with a variety of medical conditions, including injuries, infections and crystals in the joint fluid.

Tearing from one eye occurs with a variety of conditions. Common causes include an eyeball scratch, blockage of the tear drainage system and eyelid disorders, among others.

Dizziness and profuse sweating occur with a wide range of conditions and disorders that range in severity from harmless to potentially life threatening.

Pain in the front of the thigh most often occurs due to a muscle bruise or quadriceps strain. Pain in this location can also occur with other conditions.

Ovarian pain during pregnancy -- and abdominal discomfort that mimics ovarian pain -- can arise due to a wide variety of gynecologic and nongynecologic conditions.

An early period with cramps might signal nothing more than a short cycle or a side effect of certain forms of birth control. Endometriosis, fibroids and early pregnancy are other considerations.

Numerous conditions can cause right arm pain, including musculoskeletal injuries, pinched nerves in the neck, and compressed peripheral nerves.