Celeste Henkel opens fitness trail with Lowe's grant (Statesville Record & Landmark)

Celeste Henkel Elementary School was awarded a $22,000 grant from Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation to fund the Lowe's Fitness Trail, a half-mile walking and fitness trail, and an outdoor science lab.

Obamas work fitness into their daily routine (The Times of Northwest Indiana)

CHICAGO | Many women recoil at the thought of baring their arms in sleeveless dresses or blouses, but not Michelle Obama -- half of the fabulously fit new first couple.

The 16 Benefits of a Fitness Program (Westerly Sun)

Personal trainer Todd Cambio of Stonington shares some often overlooked benefits of fitness programs.

Sunshine Deficit May Diminish Vitamin D Levels And Harm Cardiovascular Health (Medical News Today)

The temperature might not be the only thing plummeting this winter. Many people also will experience a decrease in their vitamin D levels, which can play a role in heart disease, according to a new review article in Circulation. Vitamin D deficiency results in part from reduced exposure to sunlight, which is common during cold weather months when days are shorter and more time is spent indoors.

Hot 'n Healthy: One-legged pigeon pose (Savannah Morning News)

You are losing weight and eating healthier. You are lifting weights and participating in an aerobic activity several days a week. But maybe something is not quite right. Maybe your muscles are tight and your joints hurt. VIDEO: Watch a demonstration video of this exercise here . Many people forget that a balanced fitness routine consists of three elements; cardiovascular ...