Fitness Tips

Do you know your own strength? Are you making the most of your resistance workout? Find out how to use fitness testing to your advantage – and how to put your muscle to the test.

No time? No problem. You can still squeeze in a worthwhile cardio or weightlifting workout on even your busiest days.

A chronic case of computer neck can undermine your work and your workouts. So don't sit and suffer. Start getting the kinks out – now.

You worked hard - and now you're feeling the hurt. Time to get wise about delayed onset muscle soreness.

Working with a personal trainer or an exercise Instructor is a great way to boost your fitness know-how – particularly if you take an active role in your own learning.

Listen up: There's a quiet subculture of outdoor enthusiasts who prefer muscle power to motorized recreation — and they're beginning to make some noise.

Don't let intimidation and insecurity keep you from enjoying your in-club workouts.

Why settle for ho-hum workouts when real inspiration and satisfaction are within reach? Here's what you need to know to make your fitness pursuits more fun —and your results more fabulous.

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

New Year, new plan, right? Great, but don't just hop on the first workout train out of the station. Instead, step back: Examine your goals, your desires, your personality, your life. A little self-awareness now could prevent exercise derailment down the track.

Knowing your maximum heart rate is essential for effective aerobic workouts. But if you're using 220 minus your age, you may be missing the mark entirely.

Have you ever had a profound emotional experience during your workout and not understood why? Here's a scientific look at what's behind exercise-induced emotional release and what it may be telling you.

Feel like your fitness regimen is stalling? Grab a heart-rate monitor for instant feedback and lasting motivation.

Weary of working toward weight loss — or worse, toward nothing in particular? Choose one of our four real-life goals, employ the accompanying workout plan, and get ready for some inspired spring training!

Are you going through the motions and settling for so-so results? Maybe you need a master plan - and a mesocycle.

Whoa there, champ! Before you throw yourself full throttle into New Year's exercise mode, first consider where you really want to land.