Exercise & Fitness

The Important Heart Health Number You’ve Never Heard Of
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The Important Heart Health Number You’ve Never Heard Of

Steve Farrell, PhD, FACSM | May 22, 2018

Cardiorespiratory fitness, or CRF, is an important measure of heart health—here’s why it should be one of the tests you get at your next check-up.

The Other 23+ Hours: What to Do When You’re Not Exercising
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The Other 23+ Hours: What to Do When You’re Not Exercising

Joel Harper | May 8, 2018

Sure, your exercise daily. But that doesn’t give you permission to sit on your butt for the rest of the day. Here’s how to stay active all day.

Top Fitness Tracker Tips
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Top Fitness Tracker Tips

Elizabeth J. Lyons, PhD, MPH | May 2, 2018

Forget the naysayers who doubt fitness trackers—here’s how to make the most of your tracker and get great results.

Pain-Free Exercise: Add Intensity to Workouts, Not Impact
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Pain-Free Exercise: Add Intensity to Workouts, Not Impact

Shannon Fable | April 19, 2018

Don’t let fear of strenuous exercise keep you on the couch. Adding intensity can keep your muscles young with low risk of injury.

Easy to Do: Turkish Get-Ups

Easy to Do: Turkish Get-Ups

Jim White, RDN, ACSM EP-C | April 13, 2018

The Turkish Get-Up is a great single-exercise workout when time is limited—plus it makes you better able to move your body in real-life situations.

The New, Sleeker Electric Bikes
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The New, Sleeker Electric Bikes

Michael Yozell | April 2, 2018

You may want an electric bike for an easier commute, to carry cargo or just for recreation. Get the right one for your needs and budget.

The Secret to a Truly Sculpted, Sleek Body
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The Secret to a Truly Sculpted, Sleek Body

Joel Harper | February 13, 2018

Here’s the right way to design your workouts to get the body you want. Balanced, beautiful and pain-free.

My Favorite Post-Workout Supplements to Speed Muscle Recovery
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My Favorite Post-Workout Supplements to Speed Muscle Recovery

Holly Lucille | February 10, 2018

Whether you hike, do strength training or intense Crossfit classes, here are my favorite supplements to keep up my energy and ensure a quick recovery.

High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)
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High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT)

Janet Bond Brill, PhD, RDN, FAND | February 3, 2018

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is an exercise plan where people work out intensely for a brief time before taking a break and then repeating it.

Stop Comparing Yourself to Others
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Stop Comparing Yourself to Others

Joel Harper | January 16, 2018

There will always be someone who is in better shape than you. There will also always be someone worse off. It just doesn’t matter.

The Ultimate Workout: Just 2 Exercises Keep You Fit!

The Ultimate Workout: Just 2 Exercises Keep You Fit!

Michael J. Joyner, MD | January 15, 2018

If you're looking to streamline your workout, 2 simple exercises do the job. These exercises maintain vigor while promoting strength, endurance & balance...

The 5 Keys to Lifting Weights to Get Stronger and End Your Pain
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The 5 Keys to Lifting Weights to Get Stronger and End Your Pain

Mitchell Yass | November 22, 2017

If you’re in pain, it’s most likely caused by weak muscles. Here’s the right way to build strength to relieve your pain and get back to enjoying your life.

Fitness Trackers Might Not Help You Lose Weight

Fitness Trackers Might Not Help You Lose Weight

Mitesh Patel, MD | November 13, 2017

If you bought a fitness tracker (or are thinking of getting one) to help you lose weight, that might backfire—unless you keep this in mind.

Yoga Can Be Dangerous

Yoga Can Be Dangerous

Timothy McCall, MD | September 26, 2017

How to bypass the injury-causing errors people often make when they practice yoga...

Yoga Injuries: More Common Than You Might Think!

Yoga Injuries: More Common Than You Might Think!

Loren Fishman, MD | September 8, 2017

Millions of Americans practice yoga…and while it’s a great way to increase flexibility, strength and balance, it can lead to injury. What you need to know…