Fitness

Taking an unexpected break from fitness due to illness or injury? Don’t stress — your strength can return faster than you think.

Just because you rock a solitary sport doesn’t mean you can’t be part of a community. Discover five benefits of moving your body with other people.

According to a recent study, a person’s cardiorespiratory fitness — which is measured by their VO2 max — plays a much more significant role in determining health risks than bodyweight. Here’s why.

How our fitness editor is prioritizing movement instead of pursuing perfection.

Olympian Kara Goucher became a crusader for the rights of women athletes and clean sport. Here’s her story.

Play is proven to boost physical and mental health — for kids and adults alike. But what does play look and feel like once we’re grown and more prone to injury? And how can we get more of it in our lives?

You’ve undoubtedly been told to maintain a “flat” back while lifting. But breaking this rule occasionally might help you gain strength, mobility, and resilience. Here’s what you need to know.

Practice this gentle spinal flexion to improve your back’s strength and flexibility.

Build real-world strength by embracing awkward positions and unruly weights in this strongman-inspired routine.

Improve your strength and endurance with this 50-minute hybrid workout.

Improve your strength and endurance with this hybrid partner workout.

Some of the most vexing health problems for men — including urological, reproductive, and orthopedic issues — can be traced to pelvic-floor dysfunction. Here’s how to keep this foundational set of muscles strong and healthy.

Want healthy hips? Build strength in your gluteus medius and gluteus minimus with these progressive moves.

Improve your strength and endurance with this 28-minute hybrid workout.