Fitness Archive

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Best Chair Yoga for Seniors: A 15-Minute Routine to Reduce Pain & More

Despite what you may see on Instagram, yoga is not about twisting yourself up like a pretzel and standing on your head. It's about connecting the breath and the mind. And that's great news for ...

EMOM Workouts: A Fun Way to Activate Your Fat-Burning Potential

"What are EMOM workouts?" I shouted to my husband, who was lifting weights with headphones on. "Huh?" he yelled back. "An EMOM?" "Oh. I think it's a religious leader in a Muslim community," he answered. Greg clearly was not ...

The 9 Best Yoga Poses for Your Gut [Digest + Detox]

Yoga is a go-to remedy to reduce tight-muscle tension. But there's so much more to it. For instance, today we can actually see how yoga changes your brain. And while it's true that sometimes we put ...

Home Workout for Legs: No Equipment Needed to Burn Fat and Get Strong

With the stay-at-home program in place, it can be challenging to keep up a normal routine let alone a home workout for legs. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only 1 ...