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12 Quick Preworkout and Postworkout Snacks
Go light before your workout — and try to eat a snack within an hour or two after your workout for recovery.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Start Where You Are
While running with Olympian Carrie Tollefson, our fitness editor rekindles her love of an old pastime.
Why Strength Matters for Weight Loss
Discover the impact strength training can have on your weight-loss efforts — plus how it can benefit other areas of your health.
6 Tips for Selecting Safe Supplements
There are so many fitness supplements to choose from. Here are six tips to make sure you’re picking the right one for you.
Should I Use a Caffeine Supplement When I Work Out?
It depends. Here is the case for caffeine supplements — and some safety concerns as well.
Why Standing Desks Are Here to Stay
You’ve likely heard sitting is the new smoking, but do you know just how problematic it can be? Learn why you may want to embrace standing desks, walking meetings, and other forms of fitting in movement throughout the day.
Creatine: Why This Supplement Is Not Just for Bodybuilders
Creatine is one of the most well-researched supplements available — yet there are many misconceptions that surround it. Learn what’s true, what’s false, and how creatine could benefit your health.
The Power of Play
Why cutting loose is so good for our mental and physical health — and how to do it more often.
How to Fuel Up Before and After Your Workout
A look at the best things to eat pre- and postworkout.
The Ultimate Guide to Low Back Pain
Plus, a strength-program to help you recover from low back pain.
How the Ancient Practice of Tai Chi Enhances Your Health
Whether recovering from an injury or making a first foray into fitness, folks of all ages have found that tai chi delivers dramatic results for body, mind and spirit.
How to Do the Kettlebell Swing
Master this dynamic move to build full-body strength and power.
Fitness Supplements 101
Here are 4 go-to fitness supplements to help you get better, stronger, and faster.
For the Love of Summer
No-cook summer meals, escapist reads, outdoor fitness — plus so many more ways to make the most of summer!
The Afterburn Effect: Excess Postexercise Oxygen Consumption
Wondering if it’s actually possible to burn calories after your workout? Learn what “the afterburn effect” really is and what it could mean for your training sessions.
13 Ways to Get Back Into Your Club Routine
A little guidance for re-establishing healthy habits and a solid regimen.
How a Break in Routine Can Bring Out the Best in Fitness
Mixing up her workout routine with Zumba classes, our fitness editor discovers new steps to fitness.
5 Reasons Joining a Health Club or Gym is More Important Than Ever
Being healthy and fit can be a powerful protector against illness. Discover how a health club or gym could be a critical source of support in your endeavors.
How Walking Improves Sleep
A short daily walk may improve your slumber, according to a recent study.
6 Ways to Take Your Fitness Outdoors
Amp up your fitness regimen this summer by complementing your indoor routine with a new favorite outdoor activity.