Fitness Tips

If you want to take off — and keep off — unwanted pounds, a healthy metabolism is your body's best fat-burning friend. Find out which habits can make or break your body's ability to produce energy from would-be pudge.

Whether you work for a living or live for your work, managing your physical health and fitness may be more critical to your career than you realized. Find out why the shape you're in can make or break your success.

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. Here is expert advice to keep your neck pain-free.

The success of your fitness goals depends, in large part, on the soundness of your fitness strategy. You do have a fitness plan, don't you? Here's how to get one, fast — or how to make your current plan even better.

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 jitters 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.

You're fast in the water, explosive on the bike and smooth in your running stride. But a great triathlon finish hinges on your performance in the transition area.

Take the time to step back and examine your goals, your desires, your personality, your life. A little self-awareness now could prevent exercise derailment later.

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.

Many sports injuries heal faster, and many athletes appear happier, when they augment rest with modified recovery workouts.

Learn how working with a spotter can help you ratchet up the intensity of your free-weight routine.

Are your efforts to get in shape being distracted by Attention Deficit Disorder?

Every athlete can benefit from training with a partner or group. Here's how to be sure you're getting the most out of your time together.

In the swim lanes, on the road or on the run — here's how to manage when you get dropped at your race.

You're lifting weights. You want results fast. Whoa there! Here's why you need to slow down.

Learn how to avoid these common exercise slack-offs and improve your workouts.