Too Tired, Too Busy, or Too Bored to Work Out?

See how 3 busy women made exercise part of their everyday lives

Plan Your Ideal Walking Workout

Make every step count, no matter how often you hit the pavement

Five 15-Minute Workouts

Fast stamina- and strength-building routines for every body

Real Simple Workout Challenge

Improve your strength, flexibility, endurance with this three-month plan

The Secret to a Better Workout

With these strategies from fitness experts, you'll get better results — and less soreness, too — from the exercise you already do

Stretching 101

Soothing moves for sore muscles — and how to prevent aches from happening in the first place

How to Start Exercising

Tips for getting — and staying — motivated

The Best Time of Day to Do Your Cardio Workout

Take advantage of your body's prime hour to burn calories more efficiently

BMI Calculator

Use this calculator to determine your body-mass index — a ratio of height to weight that may indicate if your heart is at risk

Making Home Exercise Equipment Purchases

Where to shop, what to ask, and whether you should invest in a warranty

Should You Join a Health Club?

Tips to decide whether it's worth the cost to sweat it out in public

Do Yoga in Bed

Work out in your PJ's -- no equipment necessary