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Exercising With Asthma
Warming up properly prior to an intense workout may reduce asthma sufferers’ reliance on inhalers and other medications, according to two recent studies.

Strengthen Your Memory (Lift Some Weights)
New studies show that strength training boosts memory.


Expert Answers: Why Should I Do Sprints?
Are including sprints in workouts worth it?

How to Find Your Anaerobic Threshold
Whether you want to lose weight or improve performance, knowing your anaerobic threshold can help you achieve optimal results in minimum time.

How to Find Your Fitness Focus
Zoning out on the treadmill? Daydreaming while you lift? That lack of focus could be undermining your workouts. Take some advice from the pros on how to tame your wandering mind.

Build Your Own Workout Plan
Want to make maximum fitness progress in minimum time? You need a periodized workout program. An expert trainer gives you step-by-step counsel on creating your own super-effective exercise routine.

Try This Alpha Workout at Home
Built around full-body primal movements, this challenging workout maximizes strength, burns fat, and amplifies athleticism.

Calculate Your Waist-to-Hip Ratio
This quick measurement can tell you a lot about your current health — and your future chronic-disease risks.

Expert Answers: Healthy Alternatives to Commercial Gels and Chews
Are there healthy alternatives to commercial gels and chews?

Fitness Fix: Improve Your Shoulder Mobility
2 exercises to improve your shoulder mobility.

Expert Answers: Working Out While Pregnant
Should I temper my workouts now that I’m pregnant?

Expert Answers: Is there a right way to “train to failure”?
Fitness expert Meredith Butulis, DPT, MSPT, Life Time Academy instructor and fitness competitor, answers your question.

Fitness Fix: How to Engage Your Core
Two easy exercises to engage your core.

Expert Answers: How do I find my resting heart rate and what does it tell me?
Expert, Roy Benson, MPE, answers your question.

No More Fitness Excuses
Don’t hit the snooze button on your fitness goals. Here are 17 of the most common obstacles to exercising — and expert advice on how to overcome them.

Build a Strong Butt
Sprint faster. Jump higher. Prevent injury. Avoid back pain. With a strong set of glutes behind you, you can do it all.

15 Body-Weight Moves You Can Do Anywhere
Here’s how to squeeze in a series of invigorating activities that turn idle moments into body-strengthening mini-workouts.


Be Strong, Live Long
One more great reason to start strength training now: Older adults with more muscle mass live longer.

Can I Chew Gum While Working Out?
Discover why you'll want to ditch the gum chewing habit while working out.