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  Getting Started Slideshow: Fitness Tips for Beginner Athletes Take the First Step Maybe you're not going to be a superstar athlete. But you can still set a big fitness goal for yourself, even if you've never tried a sport before. Examples of fitness goals could be a century ride (a 100-mile bike ride in less than a day). Or you could train for a triathlon (a series of three endurance events, often swimming, cycling, and running), or join a sports league. Get Out of Your Comfort Zone First, consider the possibilities. There are lots of activities you could try, and you might discover you like something you never thought you'd do. Want to train for something really tough and out of your comfort zone? Check out race events like Warrior Dash and Tough Mudder. They're rugged obstacle courses where you slog through mud and water, scale walls, and combat-crawl through tunnels. Start With Small Goals You might have a big goal you want to reach one day, like a marathon. The be...

  Does Your Workout Really Work? Done right, these seven exercises give you results that you can see and feel. You can you do them at a gym or at home. Watch the form shown by the trainer in the pictures. Good technique is a must. If you're not active now, it's a good idea to check in with your doctor first, especially if you have been diagnosed with health concerns. For example, if you have advanced osteoporosis some of these exercises may be too aggressive. 1. Walking Why it's a winner: You can walk anywhere, anytime. Use a treadmill or hit the streets.  How to: If you're just starting to walk for fitness, begin with five to 10 minutes at a time. Add a few minutes to each walk until you get to at least 30 minutes per walk. Then, quicken your pace or add hills.  . 2. Interval Training Why it's a winner: Interval training boosts your fitness levels and burns more calories to help you lose weight. The basic idea is to vary the intensity within your workout, instead o...

 Fitness & Exercise  →  Guide Exercise and Weight Loss It's a fact: You have to burn more calories than you eat and drink to lose weight. For weight loss, it really matters that you cut back on the calories that you eat and drink. That matters most for taking the pounds off, according to the CDC. Exercise  pays off in the long run by keeping those pounds off. Research shows that regular physical activity will increase your chances of maintaining weight loss. How Much Exercise Should I Do? Start with just a few minutes of exercise at a time. Any exercise is better than none, and that helps your body slowly get used to being active. Your goal is to work up to at least a half an hour most days of the week to get the full benefits from exercise. If it's more convenient, you can do short spurts -- 10 minutes here, 15 minutes there. Each action by itself may not seem like much, but they add up. Once you’re in better shape, you can gradually exercise for longer periods ...

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