Spring is here, and that means there’s no better time to add running to your exercise routine. While there are a lot of women out there who hate the mere thought of running, we know there are plenty of others on the fence about it. So if you’re teetering, don’t dismiss lacing up your sneakers and hitting the pavement just yet.

While many of us may have unhappy memories of push-ups from childhood gym classes and sport practice, this classic exercise deserves to be reconsidered from an adult perspective. Not only is it incredibly simple to perform, but it can also provide a quick way to stay on top of your health and exercise routine if you’re running short on time.

Have you ever wondered why you never seem to lose weight despite spending day after day on the treadmill? You’re putting so much time into your workout, but you find yourself getting few if any results. If this dilemma sounds familiar, it’s time to examine your workout routine and realize that your chosen exercise may actually be the problem.

The link between cancer protection and exercise in women is being researched more and more and the results are fascinating. A recent study, about to be published in next month's International Journal of Cancer, reveals some potentially startling results about how working out can combat breast cancer in women.

Is stress making some women overweight? According to a recent study it could be. As if the fact that some foods make you put on weight isn't bad enough, now a new study suggests that stress can potentially exacerbate the effect of high-fat foods on women's bodies by slowing down metabolism and, as a result, speeding up weight-gain.

Question. If you exercise the same amount, time-wise, but change the number of exercise sessions you do each week, does it make a difference to your health? Apparently not, according to the latest findings of a study. The research suggests that it is the quantity that counts, not necessarily the frequency.