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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?

It’s an age-old question. But a few recent studies have brought us closer to an answer.

Research shows they can indeed deliver fitness benefits while you work — but only if you use them wisely.

Any physical activity can improve your sexual health. But a few exercises are especially beneficial.

Sprinting, at least for short distances, can be a great way to level up your workout routine.

Cycling isn’t just fun. It can also deliver big fitness gains with the right gear and strategy.

VO2 max has become ubiquitous in fitness circles. But what does it measure and how important is it to know yours?

The rock star’s viral social media post showed him doing a furious three-in-one routine, with weights. Gym professionals had thoughts.

Rising pollen counts make outdoor workouts uncomfortable and can affect performance. Here are five strategies for breathing easier.

When your mind hates running even more than your body does, you have to strategize.

In London, ramblers are finding friendship and fitness by strolling the city together.

Some exercisers say cannabis eases their pain and anxiety — and makes fitness more fun.

When you need an extra nudge, tie your exercise routine to someone or something.

For the Wild old Bunch of Alta, Utah, getting older means more time for the mountain. And anyone over 80 skis free.

Walking is important, but challenging yourself to go faster and higher can improve your health even more.

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.

Loathe burpees? Fear planks? Trainers share tips to make dreaded moves work for you.

Is your workout really working for you? Take our quiz to find out.

Wearables can now track everything from heart rate variability to stride length. But access to so much data does not always mean better health.

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.

A new study adds to growing evidence that exercise is an important part of preventing one of America’s deadliest cancers.

From onsens in Japan to high-altitude pools in Bolivia, the photographer Greta Rybus shares highlights from her search for thermal waters.

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.

TikTok shut down the “legging legs” hashtag, but experts said they’re more worried about other content surfaced by social media algorithms.

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.

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?

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.

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.

Power is essential for aging well. Here’s how to increase yours.

Fourteen teachers shared recommendations for students at all levels.