Fitness Archive

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 ...

Best Glute Exercises for a Firmer, Stronger Butt

Who doesn't want a great butt? The answer is pretty much no one! But as you test out different butt workouts in your quest for the perfect butt, you may find yourself wondering, "Am I ...

How to Increase VO2 Max (& Why You Should)

VO2 max is a key metric for evaluating cardiovascular fitness, endurance and overall health. Whether you're a professional athlete, fitness enthusiast or someone looking to improve her health, understanding and increasing your VO2 max can ...

Pronation Problems: Signs, Causes & Ways to Correct These Common Posture Issues

Pronation deviations that occur at the feet and ankles — called overpronation or underpronation (also known as supination) — are some of the most common underlying postural problems that adults develop. To one degree or another, ...

Calisthenics Workout Exercises for Improved Muscle Tone

When thinking of calisthenics, if you have a mental picture of military members performing jumping jacks to cadence, you’re not far off. The truth is, though, that calisthenics exercises are rooted much deeper in history, ...