THE BASICS OF STRESS Simply put, stress is a state of readiness. It is the mind’s and the body’s way of rising to an occasion and prep...

How Much of You Is Fat? During your evaluation, your tester will probably weigh you. Just know that your weight is of limited value. ...

How Fit Is Your Heart? Most reputable clubs perform something called a submax test. That’s short for submaximal test, fitness jargon...

What’s Your Blood Pressure? Have a professional test your blood pressure. Home blood-pressure machines tend to be inaccurate, as d...

What’s Your Heart Rate? Your heart rate, also known as your pulse, is the number of times your heart beats per minute. Your fitness...

                           What’s Your Health History? When you join a gym, one of the first things you should be asked to do — ...