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3 Simple Ways to Test Your Fitness
Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness.
By Hilary Achauer and Ashley Parker
Recent and archived work by Hilary Achauer for The New York Times
Try these tests to evaluate your strength and cardiovascular fitness.
By Hilary Achauer and Ashley Parker
To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload.
By Hilary Achauer
Some exercisers say cannabis eases their pain and anxiety — and makes fitness more fun.
By Hilary Achauer
Is your workout really working for you? Take our quiz to find out.
By Hilary Achauer and Erik Vance
Experts say it’s crucial to listen to your body to avoid injury. But what does that really mean, and how can you put it into practice?
By Hilary Achauer
Neck pain is common, but working on your posture and strengthening your spine can help.
By Hilary Achauer
Rucking, which is simply walking with a weighted backpack, is a great way to combine strength training and cardio without setting foot inside a gym.
By Hilary Achauer
If you want to move more, look to your childhood and let things get silly.
By Hilary Achauer
This 20-minute aquatic exercise routine is easy on the joints and provides a fun alternative to the gym, especially in summer.
By Hilary Achauer and Zack Wittman
A.I. fitness trainers are here, at a fraction of the price of human coaching. But how useful are they?
By Hilary Achauer