Find out what all the 'om' is about: why downward dog is for you By Ellen Burke       Yoga has been practiced for thousands of years and has numerous benefits for people of all ages and fitness levels.What many people like about yoga is that it is not intimidating or competitive and is practiced in a calm, relaxed environment so it is a great entry point to exercise. More ... Are Wii fit yet? Touted as a revolutionary unification of video games and exercise, the Wii Fit's foremost achievement is occasional sweaty fun. By Matthew M. F. Miller CTW Features       Eight weeks ago, alit by a digital, celebratory display of animated hoopla,myTV told me I was old and overweight. Upon hearing the news, it took every drop of patience not to chuck a Wii remote through my overpriced flat screen. More ... Staying fit and motivated in the fall and winter months By Debbie Mack       As the days of summer come to an end and the brisk fall weather approaches, our exercise routines may start to change.Busier days at work, school activities with the kids and adjusting to the chilly days might be reasons to deter us from getting to the gym on an otherwise warm and sunny afternoon. More ... Move of the month       NAME OF EXERCISE: toe touch with stability ball DIFFICULTY LEVEL: intermediate to advanced EQUIPMENT: stability ball and exercise mat BENEFIT: This exercise works the muscle groups in the upper and lower abdominals. PROGRESSION: Start off doing one set of 12-15 reps until you learn the form o... More ... Yoga is an ancient practice for a young body By Joe Stein       Acolleague once told me,"…You are as young as your spine is flexible." When I asked where this pearl of fitness wisdom came from, he told me it was an old yoga saying.The past couple of decades have seen a sharp increase in the number of people practicing yoga. So what is this thing called ... More ... Don't let painful stress fractures sideline your sport       No athlete likes being sidelined — especially by painful injuries. Unfortunately, if you play sports, injuries can be relatively common.One of the most frequent sports injuries athletes encounter are stress fractures.While less severe than a typical fracture or broken bone, the recovery can ... More ...