Natural performance enhancers closer than expected

by Lorenzo Patrick Medill reports

Eufemiano Fuentes, a doctor who specialized in sports medicine in Spain, was sentenced to a year in jail Monday for his role in a 2006 blood-d…

New technology throws curve at pitching injuries

Lorenzo Patrick

The XBus Kit, manufactured by Xsens in Enschede, Netherlands, is a portable system, requiring only a laptop to operate. Competing systems base…

Amputees say limb loss can be a new beginning

Sepideh Nia

Technological advances in prosthetic limbs are improving the movement and feel of prosthetics, said Jack Richmond.

Chesterton employees save the life of one of their own

Carrie Rodovich

When Alan Nelson began teaching a class in the pool at Franciscan Omni Health-Chesterton on the evening of December 4, he thought he was in pe…

Mill employees walk for heart health

By Vanessa Renderman vanessa.renderman@nwi.com, (219) 933-3244

Under a sunny blue sky early Wednesday afternoon, 116 ArcelorMittal Burns Harbor workers traversed a hilly, muddy and sometimes sandy path on …

Trek Bicycle Training Program

Trek Bicycle Store of Schererville is starting a new Joyriders 10-week training program for beginner or intermediate bike riders who are inter…

Fun, Fitness & Roller Skates: The latest fitness craze rolls into NWI

Ashley Boyer

Tired of the same workout routine? Looking for a fun way to shed pounds? Then strap on some skates and a funky outfit and head to a Derby Lite…

Baum's offers spa-inspired weight loss treatments

Christine Bryant

Losing weight can be a long process and often involves eating better and exercising. But a local store is making weight loss more interesting …

Apps can track heart health

Christine Bryant Times Correspondent

Just a download away are hundreds of apps on your iPhone or Android that can help save your life.

Local businesses promote heart health

Christine Bryant Times Correspondent

Although New Year's usually means making a resolution to get fit, several companies in the region have already made it a priority to keep thei…

Exercise is crucial to a healthy heart

Carrie Rodovich Times Correspondent

Erica Hein, a screening coordinator and cardiac rehab phase three at Community Hospital Fitness Pointe, said it's important to do cardiovascul…

Dress for success in winter work-outs

Medill Reports

Dressing for the weather can keep your fitness goals from dropping with the temperature.

Gardeners can reap fitness along with plants

DEAN FOSDICK Associated Press

Add trails for jogging. Build benches for workouts. Use trees and fence posts for stretching. Lose even more calories by squatting or lifting …