Make a Workout Out of Housework (February) Forget that pricey treadmill—your vacuum cleaner, scrub bucket, and rake may be all the exercise gear you need.

Flash: Exercise Eases Menopause Symptoms (January) Working out can help you avoid symptoms such as hot flashes, as well as health risks that escalate after menopause.

Holiday Workouts You Can Work In (December) You’ve worked hard to get in shape. Don’t let that effort go to waste: Carve out time to exercise during this busy season.

Muscle Your Way Through Midlife (November) Strength training can make everyday activities a lot easier for you—and that can pay big dividends as you get older.

Run for Your Life! (October) For a more intense workout in less time, you can gradually convert your exercise regimen from walking to running.

Fitness Over 40 (September) You start to lose muscle mass naturally around age 25—but exercise can reverse the process and foster healthy aging.