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High-Intensity Intervals Change How Muscle Cells Manage Calcium
New study explains why short, intensive bursts of exercise are as effective than long workouts — and why antioxidants can undermine endurance training.
Fitness Fix: Improve Your Hip Mobility
Exercises to improve hip mobility.
What Can I Do to Get in Shape for Basketball?
Expert answers on how to prepare your body for your next pick-up basketball game.
Expert Answers: Figuring Out How Much Weight to Lift
Helpful guidelines for matching weight poundage with your goals.
How to Exercise After a Heart Attack
A few tips to help you safely get your blood pumping again after a cardiac event.
Forever Fit: How to Exercise at Any Age
Getting older doesn’t have to mean retiring from your favorite activities and sports.
Here’s your guide for staying fit for life.
Strength Training for All Ages
Boost your balance, power, and coordination — at any age — with this full-body strength-training workout.
Expert Answers: Preprogrammed Workouts on Exercise Machines
Your question, answered.
Identical Twins, Different Habits: The Surprising Impact of Exercise on Health
What happens to the health of identical twins who have very different exercise habits?
Fitness Fix: Pump Up Your Plank With These 5 Variations
Try a few variations on the plank!
The Workout: New Twists on Old Faves
Get strong, build power, and burn fat on your go-to cardio machine.
Expert Answers: The Best Exercises for Muscles
Are small, pulsing exercises or large, deep movements better for my muscles?
Expert Answers: Is Warming Up or Cooling Down Better?
Warm-up or cool-down: Which is more important?
Expert Answers: Back Hurting After Yoga Class
Why does my back hurt after yoga class?
How to Be a Better Swimmer
Increasing your stroke cycle can make you speedy. But lengthening your stroke may be the most important key to competitive success.
Reach Your Fitness Goals With a Fitness Pact
A good fitness pact can help you (and a friend or two) achieve your health and fitness goals.
The Workout: Pair Up for Power
Grab a buddy for this hand-to-hand, body-to-ground strength workout.
TRI (HARDER): Thoughts From the Finish Line
With one race under her belt, one woman shares her final thoughts on completing the Life Time Triathlon.
Fitness Fix: Preventing Shin Splints
Three easy exercises to prevent shin splints.