 |  | From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor | | Sometimes you keep chasing the perfect workout plan thinking that will get you to the next level. But small changes can add up to big benefits. Here are some tweaks you can do to your everyday activities that can bring big results. READ NOW | |  | |  | | | It’s National Walk Your Dog Week. I was shocked to learn that a third of dog owners never walk their dog. They are missing out on great benefits for their dog and for their own health. Learn more about making the most of your walkies from veterinarian Dr. Katy Nelson. READ NOW | |  | Most of us could use more shoulder mobility. They don’t get much of a workout as we twiddle our texting thumbs. Swimming Expert Gary Muller has 21st Century tips to improve your shoulder mobility. I’d say it’s not just for swimmers, so let’s shoulder in on these tips. READ NOW | |  | When you’re working the weights, does the order you do them in matter? Body Building Expert Richard Choueiri says you need to make the mind-muscle connection during each workout to get the most benefits. READ NOW | |  | | | An every-morning rundown of the day in history, with headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Click here to sign up! It's free (of course) and we think you'll like it! | | |  | Want More From About.com? | | | | Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Parenting newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 Privacy Policy © 2014 About.com | |  |  | |