Fitness Tips

Your complete guide to training for a sprint triathlon.

Tired of doing the same old lifts? Hungry for variety—or just looking for some exciting new results? Try these six innovative, underutilized moves.

Still crunching to strengthen your core? Time to get your core off the floor. Try Vertical Core Training, which recruits more muscles for a more effective workout.

Fat loss? Muscle gain? A little extra bat speed at your next softball game? Reach the fitness goal of your choice by speeding up—or slowing down—the tempo of your lifts.

Just because you’re new to the health-club scene doesn’t mean it has to show. Here’s how to avoid typical rookie mistakes, feel more at ease and get the results you’re after.

Poor stability in your shoulder joints can cause pain at the source set you up for trouble throughout the kinetic chain. Here’s how to correct common problems.

Kids and tweens today aren’t getting enough exercise. You may think of their attachment to electronic gadgets as a big part of the problem, but two fitness experts explain why one gadget in particular — a heart-rate monitor — may be an important part of the solution.

What you need to know about how to prepare for your first sprint triathlon from the sport’s most respected expert.

Weary of your workouts? Ditch the drudgery and the long face, friend! You’re due for an amusement infusion.

Immobile ankles can cause shin splints, knee injuries and even lower-back pain. Here’s how to improve ankle mobility and prevent an unwanted kinetic shock wave.

Sometimes the best way to track your progress toward your fitness goals is to pick a test and make it a regular part of your regimen. Which benchmark assessment you choose depends on what you want to measure.

Only have a half-hour to get your resistance workout done? These five moves will do the trick.

Cardio workouts are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here’s how to make your program work better for you.

Cramps and side stitches can derail any workout. Here’s how to treat and prevent these painful contractions.