Exercise

Some morning habits for a better life

An exercise course is being offered by the University of Missouri Extension Oct. 25 through Dec. 18 on Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m.

Sedalia Parks and Recreation has opened registration for their fall softball leagues.

Experts will tell you that being active and getting 30 minutes of moderate exercise five times a week will improve your health. Active people tend to be fitter and generally enjoy better health. But if you're concerned about your risk of heart disease due to past issues or a family history, there are ways that exercise can help reduce that risk.

You look at yourself in the mirror and say to yourself ‘tomorrow’.  Tomorrow I’ll get up early and go to the gym. Tomorrow I’ll go for a walk around the block. Tomorrow I’ll eat better. And then in a squirrel moment your mind bursts into a rousing chorus of “tomorrow, tomorrow, I love ya tomorrow, you’re only a day awaaaay...

Looking for a new way to motivate yourself to be more active?   Don't know where to start?  Not sure what you even want to try? Healthy U may have the answer.

Forget what you see on those extreme-weight-loss reality shows. The simple act of walking may in fact be the most helpful form of exercise you're not doing enough.

Running to get away from the cold weather sure has its benefits.

You listen to weather updates so you know how to dress. You wash your hands so you don't get the flu. You wear your seatbelt to keep you safe in the car. You are a prevention machine. But are you working to prevent the number one cause of death for both men and women, heart disease? For American Heart Month, we're focusing on ways to avoid this preventable disease. If you want to keep your heart h

In remembrance of William Blaine Whitworth, who was killed in a shooting last September in Warrensburg, the Go Big or Go Home fund will host a 5K run on Saturday, April 6 at 8:30 a.m., beginning at 115 N. Holden St. in Warrensburg.