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Does Golf Count as Exercise? The Answer May Surprise You!

Does golf count as exercise? Considering the leisurely pace at which the sport is commonly played, it's a question many health enthusiasts likely have. Now, thanks research published in BMJ Open Sport & Exercise Medicine, we ...

Do You Suffer from Excess Supination? Warning Signs & Remedies for This Running Problem

Both supination and pronation are terms used to describe the rolling motion of the heels and feet during the body's gait cycle, which takes place as we run or walk. Supination describes the rolling outward ...

Best Calf Exercises & Stretches for Great Calves

Ever notice how the calf muscle seems to get little attention? Rarely do group fitness classes dedicate blocks of time to calves and calf exercises like they do for ab workouts or butt workouts. While the calf ...

How to Do a Burpee (and Why)

One of the best total-body exercises is the burpee. Burpees hit almost every muscle group while providing the aerobic and endurance benefits. It even helps strengthen the core. (It is important to note, though, the person ...

Bodyweight Exercises to Build Strength at Home

If you knew that there was something completely free, totally accessible no matter where you are, and proven to benefit your sleep, metabolism, bones, immunity and mood — wouldn’t you be willing to give it ...

Serratus Anterior Exercises to Strengthen the Top of Your Abs

The serratus anterior? Huh? I know, I know — it sounds like a dinosaur or maybe one of the zombies from “The Walking Dead," but this small muscle is a forgotten powerhouse. A vital stabilizer for healthy ...

Best Leg Workouts for Women & That Produce Results

It is very common for women to dislike the shape of their legs, and you will often hear women say, "These are not the legs I want!" But that doesn't mean you cannot have the ...

Benefits of Yoga and How They Vary Based on Type Practiced

It looks like America is getting the memo: The benefits of yoga are well worth it. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) concluded that almost 10 percent of all Americans, or over 21 million ...

Tabata Workout: An Advanced 4-Minute HIIT to Try

The No. 1 reason (okay, after simply not wanting to) for not working out? Time, or lack thereof. With our fast-paced, always connected, never-enough-time-to-do-anything lifestyles, making time to get that workout in may seem like ...

9 Running Tips for Beginners

One of the major draws for people who take up running to keep in shape is how little is needed. There’s no fancy equipment or expensive memberships to worry about — just lace up your ...