The Fat-Burning Zone 
What is the optimal exercise intensity for weight loss?  Find out if you are working hard enough - or too hard - to meet your fitness goals.

Spot Reduction - Myth or Truth?
Is it possible to lose fat from one area of your body? Will doing sit-ups make abdominal fat disappear? Our experts reveal the truth about spot reduction and debunk some muscle myths.

The Body Composition Machine
There are several instruments to measure body fat composition, but which one gives the most accurate readings?

The Best Exercise for Weight Loss
Losing weight is all about expending more calories than you consume throughout the day. It is well known that this may be achieved by eating well and exercising, but which exercise program is the best for burning the most calories in a day?

Physical Activity and Childhood Obesity - Part 1
You can blame genetics and you can blame the food industry, but while these factors definitely do contribute to the obesity problem, are they really the main culprits responsible for this epidemic?

Physical Activity and Childhood Obesity - Part 2
Childhood obesity has progressed from a cosmetic issue to one that poses a serious threat to the immediate and future health of children. The escalating prevalence of childhood obesity is a direct result of our increasingly sedentary lifestyles. Learn new ways to encourage your kids to be more active.

Exercise and Depression
It is estimated that over 340 million people in the world suffer from depression. Half of all victims do not recognize the illness and therefore never seek help. Researchers have been searching for a link between exercise and a possible cause or treatment of depression through the study of various neurotransmitters in the brain.

Exercise for Bone Health
Maintaining good bone density is very important at any age, but it is especially important after age 50. When bone density is low, a simple fall can result in fractures of the hip, back or wrist. The good news is you can maintain—and even improve—bone density with impact loading exercise for your hips, spine and arms.

How to Choose a Trainer
The mark of a good trainer is not necessarily the workout you get, although that is a good part of it. Learn what to look for when choosing a trainer to help you reach your fitness goals.

Running in a Winter Wonderland
Don't let winter squelch your love of running. Let Truestar prepare you for the snow, ice and slush that’s right around the corner!

Surviving the Holidays
The holidays are always a time of overindulgence when it comes to food and drink, and of less consistency when it comes to exercise. But, there are a few things that you can do to ensure your holiday cheer leads to a guilt-free New Year.

Under-the-Weather Workout
So, here you are, nose running and eyes watering, sitting at home feeling sorry for yourself. Now that you are sick, you can’t even exercise. Or can you?

Gym Etiquette
More people join health clubs in January than at any other time of year. Here's what new and returning members need to know before they hit the gym.