Exercise

Exercise is essential in maintaining optimal health. Learn more about workout plans, the benefits of exercise and staying in shape.

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9 Clues You’re More Fit Than You Think

These subtle clues of strength, balance, flexibility, and stamina reveal how healthy you really are, according to a personal trainer...


13 Secrets Your Gym Probably Doesn’t Want You to Know

Ever wonder just how germy gyms are, or whether those pricey training packages are really worth it? We've interviewed...


Science May Have Found the Best Time of Day to Work Out

To boost your brain's learning and memory functions, this neuroscientist says there's one particular time of day when you should...


The Scientific Reason Why Group Exercise Is Waaaay Better for You

That Zumba-lates class never looked so good.


These 2 Exercises Can Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease in Half

These two routines have been found to be fairly effective at warding off heart disease.


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This One Workout May Help Whittle Your Waist

This workout may help you trim your waist and lose weight more than steady-state cardio, according to science.


9 Resistance Band Exercises That Will Work Your Entire Body

If you're ready to break a sweat without breaking the bank, Danielle Natoni, founder of Fit and Funky, has created...


The Only Question You Need to Ask to Find the Best Running Shoes

Turns out, finding the right running shoe is easier than you think. Read on to find out how to find...

5 Energizing Workout Playlists to Make Exercising Less Miserable

It might be hard to find the willpower to hit the treadmill upon waking up or ending a long at...


The Way You Walk Can Predict Your Risk of Death from Heart Disease—Here’s Why

The quicker you are at this healthy habit, the more likely you won't suffer from the leading cause of death...



The Exercise High Is for Real—but There’s Only One Way to Get It

Are you incorporating this feel-good fitness approach into your exercise routine?



This Is the Best Way to Improve Your Balance and Feel YEARS Younger, According to Science

Balance is super-important as we get older, and the good news is that you don't have to hit the gym...


The 10-Minute Yoga Workout You Can Do Every Day

Yoga isn't just good for your body, it's good for your soul. Jump-start your morning with this blissfully short yoga...



This Is the Best Exercise in the World—and You Can Do It Right Now

Hint: You’ve been doing it since you were a kid!

8 Health Problems That Can Be Improved with Strength Training

If you've been diagnosed with low back pain, Parkinson's, or heart disease, you may think you should sit on the...


This Is the Absolute Best Way to Build Muscle, According to Science

Science has tested exactly what it takes to tone up, so you don't have to.


Here’s How to Get an Incredible Full-Body Workout—Without Leaving Your Bed

True fitness doesn't require a gym membership or even equipment. Try this full-body workout right in the comfort of your...


This Workout Can Burn 346 Calories—in Just 13 Minutes

Cardio isn't always key when it comes to burning calories.


Walking Could Burn More Fat Than Running—but Don’t Get Too Excited

The "fat-burn" setting on your treadmill doesn't tell the whole story.


This Is the Best Workout Order to Get the Body You Want

Doing the same moves in a different order can get you better results.

Doing This One Type of Exercise For 45 Minutes Has Insane Benefits For Your Brain AND Body

There’s an all-natural way to boost your mood, improve your memory, and protect your brain against aging—and it all starts...


5 Reasons a Morning Workout Can Make Your Whole Day Better

Those friends and co-workers that get their sweat session in pre-office hours are so admirable! So why are you still...


Need Exercise Motivation? 11 Tricks You Haven’t Tried

Want to keep your arteries clear and your heart beating strong? Integrative cardiologist Joel K. Kahn, MD, coaches his patients...



Why Hiking Is One of the Best Things You Can Do for Your Brain

You might think of a walk in the woods as simple fun, but you're actually nourishing your mind and boosting...


This Is How Many Minutes You Need to Exercise to Burn Fat All Day Long

This exercise routine is so quick, you'll never believe that you burn fat for an entire day afterward.