Fitness and Exercise - Strength Training
Suspension training, HIIT, parkour, and more to help your body and mind beat back exercise boredom.
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Foundation Training, a series of movements developed by a chiropractor, is an active approach that has helped many overcome back pain and get on with their lives.
If you want to lose weight, running is the clear winner. But there are many benefits of walking, too. Here's the whole scoop.
Nearly any exercise can be modified to compensate for injuries, or even pregnancy. Here are some ideas.
How long does it take to get "cut arms" and "ripped abs?" That depends on how you train, what you eat, and how careful you are about form and technique.
If catching up on the news or catching up with a friend is what it takes to get you to the gym, go for it! Just make sure you don't become too distracted that your workout falls by the wayside.
New science suggests shorter workouts may be just as effective as longer ones.
Is your workout working for you? Here are four moves to strengthen and stretch the muscles you use most.
Try something new! From kettlebells to resistance bands, these body-toning tools will breathe new life into your workout.
Learn what this intense exercise regimen has to offer and why it's wildly popular.
This excellent cardiovascular workout also builds upper and lower body strength, and helps strengthen bones. And that s only the beginning.
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Did you know that different body types respond best to different kinds of exercise? Find your match.
Here, 10 ways to ensure you get to the gym, despite life's everyday obstacles.
One of the newest players in the fitness world is one of the oldest nutritional substances on earth. Bovine colostrum (also known as early cow s milk) is making a name as a powerful way to increase athletic performance and speed recovery time after extreme workouts.
If you're looking for a new twist on a classic workout and you're into dance, Pilates, or yoga, then a barre or ballet workout might be perfect for you.
If you're tired of exercising in a crowd and can't afford one-on-one sessions with a fitness instructor, then small group training might be just what you need to kick your workout into high gear.
Losing that excess weight and becoming active can reduce and even eliminate your pain. But how can you safely get started? Our plan will get you exercising at almost any weight and with nearly any condition.
Try these creative ways to exercise that are good for your body and easy on your wallet.
Building an aerobic base requires a basic training program of long distances over a six- to eight- week period at a slow-to-moderate pace. As you pile on the miles and hours, you build muscles and develop your aerobic capacity. But this form of fitness may be on its way out.
Working up a sweat is good for you, but what if you're not one to perspire during exercise? Can you still consider it to be an effective workout? Here's the answer.
That furry friend who loves you unconditionally just may be your secret to staying slim.
Long-time exercisers say the reason they stick with fitness is because it's a habit. They plug it into their daily routine, much like brushing their teeth or reading the morning paper.
Recent studies show that "free-form" strength training may work even better than "fixed-form" weight machines when it comes to improving your strength, balance, and flexibility, while also reducing the chance of injuries or pain.
Even when classes are advertised as appropriate for "all levels," instructors and students know that's not always accurate information. That's why fitness centers are now tailoring classes to fit the needs of specific demographics.
It's hard to find time for fitness, a sensible diet, and health screenings, especially when you work full time. That is, unless health and fitness opportunities come directly to you.
We know baking soda is good for taking the stink out of refrigerators and shoes. It's also an age-old remedy for tummy aches. But could it be the latest sports-enhancing ingredient as well?