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Expert Answers: 4 Steps to Your First Pull-Up
Struggling to master the unassisted pull-up? Here are four steps to get you there.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Into the Fire (Month 3)
Month 3 of our six-month training program ramps up the intensity, integrating — and testing — your hard work from the last eight weeks.
How to Calculate Your Anaerobic Threshold
With a few simple steps, you can determine the optimal level of intensity for your workouts.
Fitness Fix: Pushup Form Modifications (Video)
Try these warm-up moves and exercises modifications if you struggle with sore wrists and shoulders when doing pushups.
Expert Answers: 4 Exercises for Pain-Free Pushups
Learn how to fix wrist and shoulder pain when performing a pushup.
Top 20 Fitness Trends for 2017
An annual survey of health-and-fitness professionals predicts the coming year’s movements.
Expert Answers: How to Assess Baseline Fitness
New to exercising? Before you begin, our expert recommends these tests to assess where you are now.
Expert Answers: How BCAAs Boost Health
Curious about BCAAs? Our expert explains what they’re good for — and how to right-size your intake.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Month 1 Moves (Video)
Learn the moves to this month’s “Strong, Fast, and Fit: Build Your Base” workout so you can start 2017 strong with the Experience Life team.
Strong, Fast, and Fit: Your Action Plan
Are you going through all the motions, but not getting the results you want? A master training plan founded on the principles of periodization is the surest route to reaching your goals.
Expert Answers: Cold Conditioning for Athletes
Can cold conditioning help you recover from a tough workout? Our expert weighs in.
Expert Answers: Benefits of Eccentric Weightlifting
Our expert explains the benefits of isolating the negative while strength-training.
Expert Answers: Arched Backs and Bench Pressing
Though it may look odd, an arched back can actually enhance your bench pressing performance. Consider these ideas if you want to change up your form.
Expert Answers: What’s Better — Cardio or Strength First?
Do you know how to time your cardio versus strength workouts? Here’s what our expert recommends.
Expert Answers: What Should I Eat Before and After Exercising?
Our expert offers options for better pre- and postworkout meals for your running, biking, HIIT, and strength training workouts.
11 Common Fitness Beliefs Explained
Your trainer tells you one thing. The Internet says another. And your workout partner says they’re both wrong. It’s time to get the straight scoop on prevalent fitness adages.
A Better Way to Roll Your Yoga Mat
Our founding editor offers a quick, simple technique that will keep your mat cleaner and in better shape.
The Upside of All-Out Intervals
The results of a 12-week study on interval training offers good news for exercisers short on time.
Expert Answers: Understanding Weightlifting Terms
Our expert answers your fitness question on parlance used in the weight room.
LIFE, UNEDITED: Overcoming Gymtimidation
Anxiety about being judged in the gym can lead to a fear of working out at all. Rejoice instead in what you can do.
Fitness Fix: Weak Side-Butt
Use these moves to strengthen your gluteus medius and minimus and create stability in your hips.