This page is a map of what you'll find on Burn Clean Project, plus a short guide to judging the fitness information you come across elsewhere. Everything here is general information; for personal advice, talk to your doctor or a qualified professional.
Getting started
- FAQs: where to begin, how often, rest days and when to check with a doctor.
- Walking for Fitness: A Realistic Start
- Home Workouts Without Equipment
- Stretching Basics for Everyday Life
- Rest Days Explained
Life stages and wellbeing
- Life Changes and Staying Active After 50
- Family Fitness and Resilience
- A Seasonal Workout Planner and Hydration in a Tennessee Summer
- Fitness Trackers Explained
Knoxville outdoors
- A Guide to Knoxville's Urban Wilderness
- Ijams Nature Center and Paddling Basics on the Tennessee River
- Knoxville Botanical Garden and Arboretum
- World's Fair Park and the Sunsphere
Games, shows and nights out
- Neyland Stadium and Game Day on Foot
- Thompson-Boling Arena and Knoxville Civic Coliseum
- Tennessee Theatre and Market Square (plus A Morning at Market Square)
How to judge fitness information online
Fitness advice is everywhere, and much of it is selling something. A few questions help separate the useful from the hype:
- Who wrote it, and what do they gain? Is the author selling a program, supplement or device mentioned in the article?
- Does it promise fast, dramatic results? Real change is usually gradual. Be wary of words like "secret," "guaranteed" or "melt."
- Does it cite sources you can check? Look for references to reputable health organizations or published research, not just anecdotes.
- Is it one-size-fits-all? Good guidance acknowledges that age, health and experience matter.
- Is it current? Recommendations can change, so check the date.
Our Reader Questions page goes further into reading reviews and before-and-after stories critically. When in doubt, bring what you've read to your doctor and ask what applies to you.