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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This Is How Long You Need to Hold a Plank to Help Flatten Your Belly

All hail the plank! But wait: How long should hold one? Here's your answer


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This Is How Many Squats It Takes to See Results

Keep these factors in mind if you want to see results and strengthen your glutes.


15 Weight-Lifting Mistakes That Could Ruin Your Workout

Avoid these weight lifting mistakes to get the most out of your workout.


7 Exercise Mistakes That Make You Look Older

Update your exercise regime to turn back the clock.


How to Lose Arm Fat, According to a Personal Trainer

We'd all like our arms to be taut, toned and jiggle-free, but the reality tends to veer to flabby,...


Sneaking In These 60-Second Exercises Can Transform Your Body

No time for an hour-long gym sesh? These power exercises, done for a minute at a time, can help you...


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21 Tips From Top Fitness Trainers on How to Get in Shape

Get—and stay—in shape with these fitness expert-approved tips, from creating a vision board to staying hydrated.


10 Positive Things That Happen to Your Body After Just One Workout

From a boost in self image to a bump in creative thinking, a single session of exercise can bring you...

Here’s What a Single Workout Can Do for Your Metabolism

If you need workout inspiration, you'll love this: Going to the gym just once pays off in more ways—and for...


This Is How Often—and For How Long—You Should Exercise, According to a Personal Trainer

Sure, there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to personal fitness. But if there's a secret to workout success, this could be it.


Why I Can’t Stop Exercising—Even Though It’s Hurting Everywhere

Is it possible for something so good for you to go so wrong? Lara Ceroni chronicles her personal obsession with...


11 People Who Got into the Best Shape of Their Lives After 50

Need a little motivation? These people will inspire you not just to live your best life at any age but...


17 Myths You Shouldn’t Believe About Fitness After 50

It's never too late to get in shape, even if you're over 50. Here's a look at myths you...


The Only 10-Minute Indoor Workout You’ll Need This Winter

Whether you're just starting to exercise up or you already have a routine, this suspension-training workout is a fun way...


15 No-Effort Ways to Burn 100 Calories

If you burn an extra 100 calories a day (even if you don’t change your eating habits at all) you...


This Is Why Your Brain Never Wants You to Exercise

Turns out there’s a biological reason why you’d rather sit on the couch than exercise. Here’s what it is—and how...


This 15-Minute Strength Training Routine Works Your Whole Body—Seriously

Short on time but want to work your whole body? We asked Danielle Natoni, a personal trainer and founder of...

14 Exercises You Should Modify If You’re Over 50

There's no reason you can't get in the best shape of your life after the age of 50, but you...


12 Times You Should Absolutely Skip Your Workout

Sometimes you’re excited to get to the gym, others you have to give yourself a little pep talk to get...


13 People Reveal the One Thing That Finally Made Them Love Exercise

If you aren't passionate about your workouts, you won't last. These people reveal what keeps them excited to exercise day...


6 Ways Exercise Makes Your Brain Better

Movement is medicine for the mind: Here’s how your mental muscle benefits every time you get going.


9 Things That Happen When You Stop Exercising

Are you considering quitting exercise? This is how doing so could impact your brain and your body.


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The Best 15 Workouts for People Who Hate Exercise

Hate working out? Don't sweat it. Simply choose one of these fun activities and watch your fitness soar.

21 Gift Ideas for the Fitness Lovers in Your Life

Given the rise of athleisure and the general cultural obsession with fitness and working out, there's undoubtedly a good chunk...


13 Everyday Moves You Make That Actually Hurt Your Body

Every hour of every day you're unintentionally moving your body in ways that cause unnecessary pain. Here's how to catch...


7 Body Transformations That May Convince You to Try HIIT

Seven women reveal how their body changed when they started high-intensity interval training, better known as HIIT.


10 Foods You Should Avoid Before a Workout

What you eat can make your workout, but sometimes what you don't eat can be just as important. Here are...


The 10-Minute Exercise for a Flatter Stomach

Only have 10 minutes of free time in your day? That's all you need to help resolve diastasis recti after...


10 Best Foods to Maximize Your Workout Results

While every body has different needs and every exercise differs in intensity, experts agree that there is a simple formula...