Spin, Shake, Shimmy!

By Rachel S. Cox

Many people with Parkinson's disease find that dancing helps liberate them from the disease’s debilitating constraints. As research bears this out, more dance studios across the country are offering classes geared for Parkinson's patients.

• Try tango tourism. A growing number of tour companies are incorporating dance lessons into their packages. You can samba and salsa in the countries where the dances were born.

Can You Be Both Fat and Fit?

By Linda Greider

In a word, "yes." Getting regular exercise and being a bit chubby beats being a slender sofa-sitter.

From Locomotion to Foot Motion

From My Generation

Step outside…and onto "Rails to Trails"—a program that converts old railroad tracks into recreation areas across the nation. People are using it to shape up, enjoy nature, and save on gas.

Get in Shape on the Cheap

By Susan Crandell

With the tough economy, you may be second-guessing your monthly gym fees. But don't give up your exercise. Fitness can be low-cost, even free, with these 11 penny-pinching tips.

Laughter Yoga for Health is No Joke

By Sally Abrahms

A combination of yogic breathing and laughter exercises fuels the body with energizing oxygen, claim "laughter yoga" proponents.

Yoga: At the Heart of Fitness?

By John Hanc

For some people with heart disease, the gentle relaxing rhythms of yoga help the heart as much as a brisk, 30-minute walk.