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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, ...

What Is Rucking & Is It Safe? Benefits, Downsides & How to Do It

Rucking is gaining popularity as an effective, low-impact workout that combines walking with the added challenge of carrying weight. Originally a military training exercise, rucking has now become a favorite among fitness enthusiasts looking for a ...

Best Shoulder Workouts for Women (& How to Do Them)

When you learn about the complexity of shoulder anatomy, it's clear the best shoulder workouts for women should be on your radar. Why? The shoulder is considered the most mobile joint in the entire human body. As ...

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, ...