Fitness

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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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It's can be tempting to skip the stretching aspect of training when you feel like it's not providing any real payoffs. However, a large body of research shows that there are in fact many benefits ...

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Whether you're already an avid hiker or mostly new to hiking, you're probably curious about how this type of exercise can benefit both your physical and mental health. The good news is there are plenty ...

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Is it okay to workout on an empty stomach? Ultimately, it depends on your body composition, goals, overall health and preferences. Working out while fasting, also called "fasted cardio," does have some advantages — such as ...

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Despite what you may see on Instagram, yoga is not about twisting yourself up like a pretzel and standing on your head. It's about connecting the breath and the mind. And that's great news for ...

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"What are EMOM workouts?" I shouted to my husband, who was lifting weights with headphones on. "Huh?" he yelled back. "An EMOM?" "Oh. I think it's a religious leader in a Muslim community," he answered. Greg clearly was not ...

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With the stay-at-home program in place, it can be challenging to keep up a normal routine let alone a home workout for legs. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only 1 ...

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If you've been curled up on your couch on a steady diet of wine, cable news and coffee, and/or your step count is barely escaping triple digits, it's time for a reset. But maintaining, let ...

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