A 20-Minute Intense Workout That’s Easy on Your Joints
HIIT routines are typically both high intensity and high impact. But you can still get the hard work while being easy on your body.
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HIIT routines are typically both high intensity and high impact. But you can still get the hard work while being easy on your body.
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Beach and pool season are starting. Why not get a little exercise while you’re in the sun?
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These tender bumps in your neck or back can be a pain, but a few research-backed strategies can help to relieve discomfort.
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To get the most out of your strength training, try progressive overload.
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In 6 Minutes, You Can Be Done With Your Workout
Our three short workout videos will get your heart pumping and give you a full-body workout without a trip to the gym.
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Seven poses to help you wake up and feel energized, whether you’re an expert or a beginner.
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A gentler version of a popular workout keeps you moving while keeping your body off the floor.
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A hot tub or a sauna after a hard workout can be amazing. But is it as healthy as it feels?
By Emma Yasinski
It’s an age-old question. But a few recent studies have brought us closer to an answer.
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Research shows they can indeed deliver fitness benefits while you work — but only if you use them wisely.
By Amanda Loudin
Any physical activity can improve your sexual health. But a few exercises are especially beneficial.
By Danielle Friedman
Sprinting, at least for short distances, can be a great way to level up your workout routine.
By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani
Cycling isn’t just fun. It can also deliver big fitness gains with the right gear and strategy.
By Amanda Loudin
VO2 max has become ubiquitous in fitness circles. But what does it measure and how important is it to know yours?
By Talya Minsberg
The rock star’s viral social media post showed him doing a furious three-in-one routine, with weights. Gym professionals had thoughts.
By Jacob Bernstein
Rising pollen counts make outdoor workouts uncomfortable and can affect performance. Here are five strategies for breathing easier.
By Danielle Friedman
When your mind hates running even more than your body does, you have to strategize.
By Erik Vance
In London, ramblers are finding friendship and fitness by strolling the city together.
By Dani Blum and Jess Cheetham
Some exercisers say cannabis eases their pain and anxiety — and makes fitness more fun.
By Hilary Achauer
When you need an extra nudge, tie your exercise routine to someone or something.
By Danielle Friedman
For the Wild old Bunch of Alta, Utah, getting older means more time for the mountain. And anyone over 80 skis free.
By Charley Locke and Kate Russell
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Walking is important, but challenging yourself to go faster and higher can improve your health even more.
By Christine Peterson
Viral online exercise challenges, like the 75 Hard or the 12-3-20, might get you in shape in the short run, but they may not help you build sustainable healthy habits.
By Talya Minsberg
Loathe burpees? Fear planks? Trainers share tips to make dreaded moves work for you.
By Anna Maltby
Is your workout really working for you? Take our quiz to find out.
By Hilary Achauer and Erik Vance
Wearables can now track everything from heart rate variability to stride length. But access to so much data does not always mean better health.
By Talya Minsberg
Whether you loved it or loathed it as a kid, the exercises can still be a revealing measure of health — now that no one’s forcing you to do them.
By Danielle Friedman
A new study adds to growing evidence that exercise is an important part of preventing one of America’s deadliest cancers.
By Talya Minsberg
From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.
By Greta Rybus
If pickleball is your main form of exercise, you may need to augment it. Here are the moves you need to add to age well and avoid injury.
By Amanda Loudin
TikTok shut down the “legging legs” hashtag, but experts said they’re more worried about other content surfaced by social media algorithms.
By Talya Minsberg
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With long Covid ending his own days as an endurance athlete, Matt Fitzgerald opened the doors of his home, creating a fantasy camp for runners with a dream.
By Scott Cacciola
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
Crawling around like a crab or gorilla has become a bona fide exercise fad. It looks a little silly, but it’s also a serious workout.
By Connie Chang and Nicholas Sansone
We all have reasons we can’t work out as much as we want. You can get over them — just don’t call them excuses.
By Danielle Friedman
Power is essential for aging well. Here’s how to increase yours.
By Amanda Loudin
Fourteen teachers shared recommendations for students at all levels.
By Hope Reese
You need more than strength to age well — you also need power. Here’s how to measure how much you have.
By Amanda Loudin
Combining resistance training and cardio will get your heart pumping, even if you only have 15 or 20 minutes to spare.
By Anna Maltby
Studies suggest the workout method can improve strength and posture, but it’s not cheap to join a studio. Here’s how to test the waters at home.
By Emma Yasinski
Aerobic exercise is hugely beneficial for health. But research increasingly shows you also need some resistance training. Here’s how to work it in.
By Cindy Kuzma
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These 17 tracks will get you moving.
By Jancee Dunn and Ahmir Questlove Thompson
We asked experts for advice on creating an exercise plan you can actually stick with — and enjoy.
By Knvul Sheikh
Running is bad for your knees. The heavier the weight the better. Ice baths. And more.
By Danielle Friedman
You don’t need a fancy home gym or a trainer to build an exercise habit. These ideas will get you started.
By Erik Vance
Today’s challenge is playful but has serious benefits.
By Jancee Dunn
Here are some of our favorite moves to help you feel strong and age well, no matter your fitness level.
By Erik Vance
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