Exercise & Fitness

Great Bicycles That Won’t Break the Bank

Great Bicycles That Won’t Break the Bank

Michael Yozell | November 5, 2020

You don’t have to pay top dollar for bikes that are great for riders ranging from a novice to a more sophisticated biker.

The Best Home Gym Equipment Now

The Best Home Gym Equipment Now

Carol Ewing Garber, PhD | September 15, 2020

We answer the key questions on how to choose home gym equipment that suits you and that you can afford.

Vroom! Cutting-Edge Athletic Shoes to Up Your Performance

Vroom! Cutting-Edge Athletic Shoes to Up Your Performance

Pete ­McCall, MS, CSCS | August 25, 2020

Run faster, improve balance and stability when cross-training or off-road running…plus picks for walking and biking. Your feet are worth it!

Too Busy to Exercise? Fidget-cisers Can Help Anytime, Anywhere

Too Busy to Exercise? Fidget-cisers Can Help Anytime, Anywhere

Denise Austin | August 14, 2020

You can improve fitness and muscle tone in the midst of activities you’re already doing—whether at your desk, in your kitchen or in line at the store.

Strength Training After 50: Six Simple Exercises to Get Started

Strength Training After 50: Six Simple Exercises to Get Started

Brad Schoenfeld, PhD | July 29, 2020

If you work up a sweat with cardio, don’t assume you’re getting all the exercise you need. Here are six essential simple strength-training moves…

Hoop it up for better fitness
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Hoop it up for better fitness

Joanne Wu, MD | July 1, 2020

You may remember kids playing with hula hoops decades ago, but the exercise known as “hooping” is now gaining popularity…

It’s Time to Get Back on a Bike—Electric Models and Three-Wheelers Make It Easier for Everyone
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It’s Time to Get Back on a Bike—Electric Models and Three-Wheelers Make It Easier for Everyone

Gabe Mirkin, MD | June 30, 2020

Even if you haven’t been on a bike in years, it’s a great way to exercise—especially with popular electric-powered models and three-wheelers. Read on…

8 Simple Techniques for Improving your Posture
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8 Simple Techniques for Improving your Posture

Joel Harper | May 15, 2020

Change your posture—and your outlook on life—by using mindfulness techniques.

Simple Steps to Setting Your Cycling Goals
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Simple Steps to Setting Your Cycling Goals

April 29, 2020

Now that you’re ready to get pedaling, it’s important to set some goals for your cycling workouts. Whether you’re using…

Three Top Foam Roller Exercises
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Three Top Foam Roller Exercises

Joel Harper | April 29, 2020

Three top foam roller exercises ease your biggest points of pain and stiffness in quads, lats and butt.

Work Out Wear To Make Your Workout Work Better

Work Out Wear To Make Your Workout Work Better

Pete ­McCall, MS, CSCS | April 12, 2020

Best fabrics and fits for running, skiing, spinning, or strength training

I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Mace: How to Get Out of Your Exercise Rut
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I’ve Grown Accustomed to Your Mace: How to Get Out of Your Exercise Rut

Adriane Berg | March 24, 2020

There are many fascinating ways to stay fit beyond the treadmill. Search and you’ll find an ancient mace, gorilla bells, hula hoops and more.

Winter Inactivity Leads to Fast Weight Gain, Muscle Loss
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Winter Inactivity Leads to Fast Weight Gain, Muscle Loss

January 15, 2020

Cold-weather couch potatoes, listen up! New research shows that winter inactivity leads to quick muscle loss—and even more dangers for older adults…

Yoga as a Catalyst for Change…for Healing, for Happiness
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Yoga as a Catalyst for Change…for Healing, for Happiness

Laurie Steelsmith, ND, LAc | January 11, 2020

Yoga sparks change from the inside out. Those I recommend it to find that they eat, sleep and work better, exercise more, and love deeper. You can too.

Don’t Let Cold Weather Sabotage Your Fitness!
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Don’t Let Cold Weather Sabotage Your Fitness!

Denise Austin | December 20, 2019

It's tempting to turn into a couch potato when it’s cold outside. But exercise is crucial during winter—and it’s not hard to stay active. Here’s how...