Fitness Archive

Starting a Fitness Routine that Works for You

You wouldn’t know it by looking at me today, but as recently as 2011 ago I was living a completely unhealthy lifestyle. For years I’d struggled with my weight and had no understanding of how ...

The Health Benefits of Swimming + Swim Workouts to Try

Swimming is a sport that many of us seem to do often when we’re young but then slack off on as we age. According to statistics, children swim more than adults, and in past generations, ...

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, restorative yoga can still have big payoffs in terms of promoting overall health. It doesn't exactly “count as ...

Muscle Recovery Do’s and Don’ts for Optimal Fitness

Whether you’re trying to burn fat or gain muscle, what you do in terms of exercise, diet and the time you rest in between workouts makes all difference. We all know that working out is ...

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 ...