Making exercise fun is the holy grail for many people who can’t quite find the motivation to work out. But rather than forcing yourself to enjoy running or that gym class you once attended, the ...

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Key Takeaways Brisk walking is a simple way to meet daily physical activity goals. Swimming can improve heart health and reduce joint pain. Gardening provides ...

When it comes to fitness, it’s easy to fall into a routine. Whether you’re lifting weights, running, or doing yoga, you might feel that sticking to a single workout style is the best way to see ...

Boredom prevents many people from sticking to a new-year fitness plan, so could a variety of classes, challenges and exercise ...

Weight loss can seem like it comes with a list of dos and don’ts, making it overwhelming. Cardio is a particularly hot topic ...

Recent groundbreaking research has uncovered a transformative approach to exercise efficiency. The investigation demonstrates that brief, intense periods of physical activity can produce substantially ...

Whether you have a well-rounded home gym or prefer to work out in a gym, figuring out what exercises to do can be a bit confusing. We all occasionally need some help tailoring our workouts to our ...

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When I think back to my time in high school and college, the message was clear: Going to the gym was for losing weight and becoming smaller. The weight room—and building muscle—was solely for guys. I ...

Commentary: People respond to different types of encouragement when working out -- some prefer a drill sergeant, others a caffeinated spin class instructor. Jeff Carlson writes about mobile technology ...

The fitness world has turned workout timing into a religious debate with passionate followers on both sides. Morning warriors swear by their pre-dawn sweat sessions, claiming superior fat burning and ...