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How to Power Clean
Olympic lifts are designed to give athletes more full-body strength and power. Two renowned Olympic coaches show us proper power-clean form.
How Do I Freshen Up After a Bike Commute to Work?
Even if you don’t have a shower at your workplace, you can still ride your bike to work. Here are some tips on cleaning up.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Just Do It?
Overcoming the inertia of irregular workouts can be challenging. Here’s how our fitness editor finds the the motivation to move.
How to Do the Hollow-Body Hold
Strengthen your core with this gymnastics and Pilates staple, and discover how to progress the move for an added challenge.
Hamstring Stretches to Release Tension and Improve Flexibility
Three moves to improve your lower-body mobility.
Life in the Rainbow Jersey
Three-time cycling world champion Peter Sagan on racing, sprinting — and wheelies.
4 Drills to Improve Your Triathlon Transition Time
The transitions from swimming to biking to running represent triathlon’s fourth discipline, and they require their own kind of training.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Can You Lift a Million Pounds?
Our fitness editor weighs in on the benefits of friendly fitness competitions.
How to Do the Calf Raise
Tweak your technique to build lower-body strength and resilience, and see three variations of the move.
How to Get Rid of a Stiff Neck
A five-minute stretching routine to refresh and relax your neck, shoulders, and upper back.
How to Use a Foam Roller for Your Upper Back
Foam rolling your upper body muscles can be tricky. Our expert’s guidance and foam-roller exercises will help you make the right moves and target back pain.
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Core
Not getting the results you want from traditional ab exercises? Try this multilayered approach to building a strong, functional core.
How to Exercise When You’re Pregnant
These guidelines and training tips for prenatal and postpartum fitness can help keep you strong and safe through pregnancy and beyond.
The 10-Minute Office Workout
Yes, you’re at work. But, that doesn’t mean you can’t find time for fitness.
Loosening Tight Hamstrings
Tight hamstrings can limit your freedom of movement and increase your risk of injury. Here’s how to loosen ’em up with hamstring exercises — including hamstring stretches.
When I Do Forward Bends in Yoga, It Hurts — What Should I Do?
The first step, says our expert, is to focus on your breathwork.
Workday Workouts
Squeeze in activity throughout the day with these creative body-strengthening mini-workouts.
How to Improve Your Grip
A stronger grip can yield benefits in the weight room and the workplace.
How to Make Time for Fitness
Our fitness editor describes how she learned to carve out time for exercise in her hectic schedule.
How to Do Upward-Facing Dog
Improve your form to get all the benefits of this deep, front-body stretch.
6 Moves to Relieve and Prevent Wrist Pain
Keep your wrists functional and pain-free with these daily stretches and massages.