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Show Me How: The Under-the-Hurdle Drill (Video)
Looking for a quick, do-anywhere, covers-it-all warm-up exercise? Try the Under-the-Hurdle Drill!
Show Me How: Medicine-Ball Slam (Video)
Boost your mood and metabolism with this fast-paced exercise.
Expert Answers: Picking a Personal Trainer, Resting Between Sets and More
We get the pros to answer your questions on picking a good personal trainer, optimal activity during rest periods, cortisol and exercise, and warming up your hips.
Can Exercise Affect Cortisol Levels?
Expert answers on how to exercise while keeping your cortisol in check.
Hooked on Fitness
Fitness isn’t always love at first sweat. Learn how three individuals became infatuated with activity — and made it a joyful priority.
Expert Answers: HIIT for Weight Loss, Joint Pain, and More
We get the pros to answer your questions on high-intensity interval training for weight loss, easing joint pain, going deep on squats, and more.
How to Foam Roll Your IT Band
Is mysterious knee or hip pain curtailing your workouts? Tight iliotibial bands may be to blame. Phil Malloy, PT, a physical therapist based in Chicago, shares two exercises to help.
How to Ease Joint Pain
Expert answers on easing joint pain, naturally.
A 6 Week Strength Training Plan for Triathletes
Gearing up for a big tri event? This quick, effective, six-week strength-training program will improve your overall fitness, help you avoid injury and have you crossing the finish in record time.
Expert Answers: Increasing Running Speed, Progressing Pushups, and More
We get the pros to answer your questions on upping your running pace, pushups, hotel workouts and more.
Music = Motivation
Researchers explain why listening to music can help us work out longer and harder.
The Shin-Core Connection
Expert answers on why the ache in your lower legs may be from weak core muscles.
Try Hula-Hooping for a Fun and Effective Workout
New research shows that intermediate and advanced-level hula-hooping can aid in weight loss and cardiovascular improvements.
The Perfect Warm-Up
Here’s a cutting-edge, all-purpose body-priming routine you can crank out in 10 minutes flat.
The All-Purpose Warm-Up (Video)
Looking for a dynamic warm-up you can do before any workout, game or competition? All you need is the All-Purpose Warm-Up.
Expert Answers: Digesting Protein, Exercising During a Detox, and More
We ask the experts how much protein you can digest, if you should exercise during a detox, and if certain yoga poses detox the body.
How to Do the Twisting Triangle Pose
Celebrated yogi Seane Corn offers tips on mastering this detoxifing pose.
How to Strengthen and Stretch Your Hip Flexors
Fitness expert Susan Bianchi shares the ultimate lengthener and strengthener for one of the tightest muscle groups in the body.
Should I Work Out With Adrenal Fatigue?
Expert answers on how to be strategic when working out with adrenal fatigue.
Are Twisting Yoga Poses Really Good for Detoxing the Body?
Expert answers on how twisting yoga poses helps your digestive organs.
Tips for Preventing and Relieving Side Stitches
Expert answers on how to ease, and prevent, side stitches.