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How Muscles Remember — and Regain — Lost Strength

By Craig Cox

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

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30-Minute XTREME HIIT With Joseph

By Life Time

This high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workout is designed for efficient full-body conditioning. It features intense cardiovascular pushes and targeted muscular engagement.

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Solo Athlete? Here’s Why Exercising With Other People Matters

By Lauren Bedosky

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.

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Why Cardiorespiratory Fitness Is More Important Than BMI

By Michael Dregni

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.

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Can Pilates Help Alleviate Low Back Pain?

By Katie Wahowske

A Pilates expert outlines the benefits of this exercise modality for reducing low back pain.

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My Fitness Routine Pyramid

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

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

Kara Goucher

How Long-Distance Runner Kara Goucher Reclaimed Her Power

By Jill Patton, NBC-HWC

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

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How Play-Inspired Moves Can Boost Your Fitness

By Nicole Radziszewski

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?

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6 Personal-Trainer Tips for Using the Workout Floor

By Emily Ewen

Top reminders for using this space in the club effectively.

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Preserving His Family’s Legacy

By Tina Nguyen

How focusing on his health and fitness has helped celebrated chef Yia Vang stay aligned with his life’s mission.

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The Case for Rounding Your Back While Lifting

By Alec Blenis, CSCS, CES, PN2

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.

man performing Jefferson curl (also knowns as rag doll)

Improve Your Back Strength and Mobility With the Jefferson Curl

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

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

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Create Functional Strength With This Odd-Objects Workout

By Andrew Heffernan

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

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A 50-Min E2MOM Workout for Hybrid Athletes

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

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

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A Partner Workout for Hybrid Athletes

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Improve your strength and endurance with this hybrid partner workout.

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What You Need to Know About the Male Pelvic Floor

By Andrew Heffernan

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.

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5 Hamstring Exercises for Runners

By Emily Ewen

A certified running coach explains why hamstring strength matters for performance and injury prevention and demonstrates five exercises to add to your routine.

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4 Exercises for a Stronger Side Butt

By Lauren Bedosky

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

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A 28-Minute EMOM Workout for Hybrid Athletes

By Maggie Fazeli Fard

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

Lindsay Guentzel holding a resistance band behind her head.

Resilience in Motion

By Tina Nguyen

Life Time member Lindsay Guentzel is staying committed to her health and wellness while living with an incurable disease.

A man doing a bicep curl with Jeff Rosga's headshot

What’s Really in an Effective Strength-Training Plan?

With Jeff Rosga, CPT
Season 10, Episode 16

Learn the movement patterns and other variables that form the backbone of a well-rounded and productive strength regimen.

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