We all want to be healthy, but the hardest part can be figuring out how or where to start. Start with portion control. Instead of focusing on counting calories, portion control is a more realistic approach to regulating your food intake as you eat in moderation. Plus, you can still eat some of your favorite foods, but again, in moderation.

With all the extra delicious sweets and other goodies that surrounds us and tempts us to overeat, is it possible to avoid gaining unwanted weight during the last few months of the year? The short answer is, yes. But it will require a little extra will power and determination.

Incorporating a proper warm up and cool down routine into our workout regimen helps prevent injuries during rigorous exercises and activities.

Do you find yourself obsessed with going to every single group fitness class at your favorite gym? Do you have a passion for fitness and have …

There is nothing wrong with using a wedding, reunion, or a milestone birthday to push you to get in shape. The ultimate goal is to keep up with your new healthy path no matter what life throws at you.

Gazette columnist Stephanie Swearngin provides some workout options to increase your stamina, flexibility and strength to help you keep up with your young grandchildren.

Exercise not only helps with achieving weight loss goals or improving physique, it also can provide a form of escape or relief while coping with grief, anxiety and stress.

Are you having trouble achieving personal goals? Gazette fitness columnist Stephanie Swearngin provides five steps to help you accomplish those goals we set every year.

I have taught group fitness classes at gyms, athletic clubs, wellness centers, dance studios, resorts and corporate locations in Florida and C…

Fitness professional and Gazette journalist residing in Colorado Springs will begin providing information, tips and advice on starting and maintaining a journey to healthy living in a column called, "Fitness Diaries."