Fitness Archive

Tips for Working Out in the Heat Safely (Plus Its Benefits)

When nicer weather returns, it's exciting to move your workouts outdoors, adding plenty of fresh air and scenic sights to the experience. However, working out in the heat can cause dehydration and overheating when it's ...

Do Fitness Trackers Help You Become More Active?

More than 39.5 million Americans (that’s 1 out of 5!) — and 3 of every 10 Americans in families earning more than $75,000, and a full quarter of women — regularly wear a smart watch ...

Nordic Walking Burns (More) Calories, Builds Muscle & Promotes Stability

Have you ever tried cross-country skiing in your own neighborhood? It may sound bizarre, but there's a type of exercise called "nordic walking" that involves the use of skiing poles and can help you to ...

10 Minutes of Exercise a Day Could Save Your Life If You’re 40+

Can 10 minutes of exercise a day really have an effect on longevity? It can be difficult to discern what advice is right these days. Exercise science is a relatively young field. That's why it feels ...

What Are the Benefits of Working Out in the Cold? (Plus Safety Tips)

As of early 2022, the pandemic continues, meaning it's time once again to figure out how to exercise during a pandemic, including outdoors. That means working out in the cold. Is it bad to work out ...

Dynamic Stretching Benefits, Exercises & Examples to Improve Workout Performance

When most of us think of stretching, we picture simple static stretches — like bending forward to touch our toes or lifting a bent arm back behind us to stretch our shoulders. There's a whole ...

Benefits of Flexibility + How to Improve It

It's can be tempting to skip the stretching aspect of training when you feel like it's not providing any real payoffs. However, a large body of research shows that there are in fact many benefits ...

What Is Restorative Yoga? Benefits, Poses and How to Do It

While it might not be as physically challenging as other types of yoga, such as Ashtanga or Bikram yoga — and it may not "count as exercise"— restorative yoga can still have big payoffs in ...

Benefits of Hiking for the Body and Mind

Whether you're already an avid hiker or mostly new to hiking, you're probably curious about how this type of exercise can benefit both your physical and mental health. The good news is there are plenty ...

Fasted Cardio: Should You Try It for Fat Loss?

Is it okay to workout on an empty stomach? Ultimately, it depends on your body composition, goals, overall health and preferences. Working out while fasting, also called "fasted cardio," does have some advantages — such as ...