People walk for many reasons: for pleasure ... to rid themselves of tensions ... to find solitude ... or to get from one place to another. Nearly everyone who walks regularly does so at least in part because of a conviction that it is good exercise.

It wasn't too long ago that people thought of tennis as a game played only at Wimbledon or in country clubs. Not anymore. These days, it's hard not to find a court nearby.

Variety is the spice of life! If a bland fitness program has you losing your appetite for exercise, it may be time to consider cross-training. Adding diverse activities to your workout regimen can provide a great physical and mental boost.

Discussions of cardiovascular fitness inevitably include discussions of heart rate and the need for individuals to increase theirs to the all-important "training zone". However, while experts encourage us to increase our heart rates during aerobic exercise, they are also quick to warn of the dangers associated with a resting heart rate that is too high.