Fitness Archive

Study Finds HIIT Workouts Can Suppress Appetite (Particularly in Women)

If you've ever noticed that intense workouts leave you less hungry than moderate ones, science now backs you up. A study published in the Journal of Endocrine Society revealed that higher-intensity workouts, particularly high-intensity interval ...

Hot Yoga: Is It Safe and Can You Lose Weight Doing It?

The idea of practicing yoga sounds great, but what about doing it in a room that is around 105 degrees Fahrenheit for 60 to 90 minutes? It may sound dreadful to a lot of people, but ...

6 Benefits of Jumping Jacks + Circuit Routine

Jumping jacks go way back. In fact, you probably learned how to do the jumping jack while in elementary school. It's a basic exercise that most anyone can perform and can be modified to fit any ...

17 Benefits of Exercise for the Body, Mind and Longevity

Maybe you’ve been meaning to start working out but just haven’t found the right fitness routine or even the right exercise hack. Perhaps you’re recovering from an injury or haven’t gotten around to it. Whatever ...

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

When winter rolls around, many people who exercise outdoors struggle with working out in the cold, but they don't have to. Is it bad to work out in cold weather? As long as you take some ...

Ab Workouts, Including the Best Exercises that Are NOT Crunches

There is nothing like standing in line at the grocery store only to be surrounded by glossy magazine covers of perfect, chiseled abs. Glistening, rippling six-packs all blur together into one massive reminder that your ...

How to Get Rid of Love Handles

Over the years, one of the most asked questions I’ve gotten is, “How do I get rid of my love handles?” It seems to be a problem that most everyone (male and female) struggles with. I’ve ...

How Many Miles a Week Should I Run?

When providing running tips for beginners, one of the questions they'll ask is how much to run. Truthfully, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pro, all runners — or those thinking about taking up ...

How to Run Light on Your Feet & Avoid Injury

Running is one of the best full-body aerobic exercises known to mankind, great for burning calories and working multiple muscle groups. Unfortunately, it also can lead to common running injuries, such as shin splints, stress ...

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 the difference. We all know that working out ...