Losing weight may be tough, and it requires discipline. Yet when combined with a healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise, a host of surprising actions can help you move the needle on the scale.

When it comes to burning calories, work smarter — not harder. Enjoy a nice walk? No need to trade it in for an arduous run or stint on the treadmill. “Walking at a moderate to vigorous pace can ...

If you use a fitness tracker—or even just an exercise machine at home or in the gym—what’s the most noticeable metric that it displays? In most cases, it’s probably an estimate of the calories you’ve ...

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A fitness routine that claims to burn over 1,000 calories per class may just be the toughest workout in New York City. Most intense fitness classes burn about 600 calories in ...

Here are all the ways to find the right fitness wearable for you, and how to make the most of the data it can offer. This post is part of Find Your Fit Tech, Lifehacker's fitness wearables buying ...

While walking is clearly a form of physical activity, it doesn't always get the cred it deserves. Especially if the option of running is available to you, you might wonder if walking actually counts ...

I’m not proud of it, but I’ve started and stopped more exercise regimens than I can count. The gym is just not my jam. I don’t look forward to going, and always yearn for the end of whatever workout I ...

How many calories are burned running a mile depends on your speed and weight. A 120-pound person will burn about 114 calories running a 10-minute mile. In contrast, a 180-pound person will burn 170 ...