Fitness Tips

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.