The number on the scale isn't everything.

Forget holding your breath under water and toss those old calipers. The new standard for measuring body composition is the DEXA scan. Find out what it is and how to get one.

Abdominal exercises are all the rage today promising to melt away fat, remove love handles, and give you 6 pack abs.

Finding an exercise program that is fun and effective, while also gentle on joints and musculature in an aging body can be as simple as stepping into a pool.

The Body Mass Index (BMI) has been used to assess body fat for many years. The BMI is number calculated using weight and height.