physical fitness

The “For Every Body” campaign— which encourages healthy lifestyle behaviors and access to resources for all Alabamians, regardless of age, race, size or ability level— is now being launched across the state.

New research suggests delaying the onset of high blood pressure may lower the risk of a stroke. The study's lead author, Dr. George Howard, an emeritus distinguished professor of biostatistics at UAB, discusses the importance of blood pressure treatment.

Registration for teens and kids summer camps in Mobile, as well as after-camp care, is opening on Monday, April 1. The camps are put on through the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department.

The Mobile Parks and Recreation Department is bringing a variety of fitness experts to the heart of downtown Mobile this weekend to help promote personal health and fitness. The Gulf Coast Fitness Palooza will take place in Mardi Gras Park on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16.

People who live in Alabama and aren’t happy, aren’t alone, and a new study shows it has everything to do with location. Findings from the financial website WalletHub have Alabama ranked near the bottom on the list of Happiest States in America.

Huntsville is working to make fitness both accessible and fun. The city’s Parks and Recreation department is holding free workouts at different locations in the Rocket City from now through December.

Many Alabamians might have fitness as a New Year’s resolution for 2021. But a new study by the financial website WalletHub shows it could be hard to stick…

This week is National Bike to Work week and Friday is National Bike to Work DAY. It’s recognized by the League of American Bicyclists as a way to…

Alabama is changing the way it assesses students in physical education classes in public schools.The state Department of Education says every Alabama…