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Fitness Tips

The Spartan-Strong Workout (Video)

Learn the moves for this intense strength circuit inspired by the popular obstacle-course race.
By Experience Life Staff
Fitness TipsIntervals & Circuit Training
Spartan Strong

The Spartan-Strong Workout

Inspired by the popular obstacle-course race, this circuit boosts mental and physical strength, improves conditioning and agility, and burns fat.
By Andrew Heffernan
Equipment-Based WorkoutsFitness Tips
A woman lifting a dumbbell inside a fitness facility.

How to Use Biofeedback to Build Strength

Tired of starting a new strength training program every time you progress and then plateau? Here's how to use intuitive training to create the right workout.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness Tips
Gymtimidation

How Do I Work Up the Nerve to Go Back to the Gym?

If you haven't been to the gym in years, it can be intimidating to go back. Here are four tips to get you over the hump.
By Jon Spayde
Covid-19Fitness Tips
Squat

How to Do the Squat

Build essential strength with this powerhouse move.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness TipsStrength Training
Intuitive Training

How to Use Intuitive Training

Learn how to blend your exercise preferences with biofeedback to help you get stronger and fitter.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsRecovery
The legs of a woman running on a treadmill.

The Workout: The Cardio Challenge

This HIIT routine reimagines the treadmill jog, burning fat and building endurance in a quick workout.
By Lauren Bedosky
CardioEndurance
Charting Your Own Course

STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: How to Trust Yourself at the Gym

Our fitness editor shares her struggle to find a fitness regimen — and mindset — that's effective and fun.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness Tips
a close up of a woman riding an indoor cycle

6 Tips for Your First Indoor Cycling Class

Advice to help you feel empowered and ready to ride.
By Kaelyn Riley
CyclingFitness Tips
Gym Machine Data

How Reliable Is the Data on Gym Machines?

The answer depends on what you're measuring.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness Tips
Yoga Push-Up Complex

What’s the Best Warm-Up for Strength Training?

Learn the moves for the Yoga Push-Up Complex, a great way to warm up before a strength session.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsStrength Training
Optimize in 45

Do You Have to Eat Protein Immediately After a Workout?

Why the advice to "optimize in 45" may still hold true.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness TipsNutrition Tips
Extreme Workouts

Extreme Workouts and the Rhabdo Risk

Learn how to spot — and prevent — this rare but life-threatening condition.
By Michael Dregni
Fitness Tips
Legs and Pull-Ups

What Should I Do With My Legs During Pull-Ups?

There are several ways to use your legs to make pull-ups easier or harder.
By Yael Grauer
Fitness TipsStrength Training
Locking Elbows

Is it OK to Lock My Elbows During Upper-Body Exercises?

It's okay to straighten your arms, but don't lock them. Here's why.
By Yael Grauer
Fitness TipsStrength Training
Yawn While Exercising

Why Do I Yawn While I’m Exercising?

It's not because you're bored. Here's why yawning might make you more alert and boost your performance.
By Yael Grauer
Fitness Tips
A woman outside stares intently off to the distance.

Why Your Fitness Mindset Matters

The key to sticking with a workout program may be strengthening the “muscle” between your ears.
By Andrew Heffernan
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
a woman smiles during a group fitness class

Help Wanted: Health Coach

Trained to listen and support, rather than simply dole out advice, health coaches are attracting more attention than ever — from patients and from a healthcare industry desperate for solutions.
By Joseph Hart
Fitness TipsFunctional/Integrative Medicine
The lower half of a person jogging is shown.

Your Best Running Stride? The One You Use Naturally

Experienced and novice runners should just trust their instincts, says a new study.
By Michael Dregni
Fitness TipsRunning
a pregnant woman sits on a swiss ball

3 Exercises to Keep Your Core Strong During Pregnancy

While pregnancy isn’t the time to focus on training your abs, you can still take steps to maintain your fitness and keep your midsection strong which can alleviate back pain and strengthen your pelvic floor. 
By Jennifer Blake
Fitness TipsPregnancy & Postnatal
an overhead shot of a person packing high protein meals

What is Protein Pacing?

Many professional athletes eat protein at regular intervals of the day — but protein pacing is beneficial for everyone.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsNutrition Tips
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