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Fitness Tips

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Does Exercising Outdoors on a High-Pollution Day Negate the Benefits of Exercise?

It's complicated. Here's why.
By Jessica Migala
CardioFitness Tips
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Where Do You Wobble?

Our fitness editor explores what it means to face moments of imbalance head-on — in movement and in life.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
Fitness Tips
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A Nasal Breathing Strength-and-Conditioning Workout

Learn how to harness the power of nasal diaphragmatic breathing with this body-weight strength-and-conditioning flow.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsWorkouts
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Enhance Your Running Performance With Nasal Breathing

Nasal breathing is an efficient way to circulate oxygen through your body during a run. Master the technique with these three expert tips.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsRunning
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What Treating a Migraine With Botox Means for Upper-Body Strength

Can Botox treatments for migraine headaches cause weakness in trapezius muscles? We ask the experts.
By Jessica Migala
Fitness TipsHeadaches & Migraines
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How to Use Visualization to Reach Your Fitness Goals

Visualization is a powerful tool for reaching your fitness and sport goals. But what exactly should you be visualizing?
By Jessica Migala
Fitness TipsMindfulness/Meditation
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6 Tips to Work Out While Fasting

Here’s how to stay strong and energized while refraining from food and drink.
By Nicole Radziszewski
Fitness Tips
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How Can I Become a Morning-Workout Person?

Rise and shine! Explore these six tips to help you work out in the mornings.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness Tips
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How to Build a Spring Workout Routine

Channel the energy of the season to build a dynamic and sustainable workout.
By Andrew Heffernan
Fitness Tips
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5 Tips for Staying the Course When You’re Not Seeing Fitness Progress

Advice from a Dynamic Personal Trainer about what to do when you’ve been working on your fitness but your results are seemingly stalled.
By Callie Fredrickson
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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How to Fall in Love With Your Workouts

Four fitness experts from Life Time share their top tips for cultivating a positive mindset around exercise.
By Emily Ewen
Attitude/MindsetFitness Tips
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Dynamic Duo: 3 Stretches to Do With a Partner

A stretch specialist outlines the benefits of assisted stretching and demonstrates three options you can try with a partner.
By Emily Ewen
Fitness TipsFlexibility & Mobility
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Is It Better to Do Yoga or Pilates?

The two practices have key differences and can also be complementary. Learn more.
By Sarah Tuff
Fitness TipsPilates & Barre
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Standing Abs Vs. Floor Abs — Which Is Better?

If you have balance issues, floor-based exercises are the way to go. If you have joint issues such as wrist pain, however, standing abs are ideal. Here's why.
By Sarah Tuff
Fitness TipsStrength Training
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Should I Do Squats or Hip Thrusts?

Here's why integrating both moves into your strength-training plan is key.
By Sarah Tuff
Fitness Tips
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How to Use 4 Popular Cardio Machines

A Dynamic Personal Trainer explains four common cardio machines — and offers advice for adding them to your workout routine.
By Emily Ewen
CardioEquipment-Based Workouts
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Is Running or Walking a Better Workout?

These two exercises are often pitted against each other, but they can both contribute to cardiovascular health and overall well-being. Here's why.
By Sarah Tuff
Fitness TipsRunning
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Should I Work Out in the Morning or Evening?

It all comes down to what works for you and your schedule, says our expert.
By Sarah Tuff
Fitness Tips
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How to Use 4 Popular Strength-Training Machines

A Dynamic Personal Trainer demonstrates using four common strength-training machines — and offers advice for adding them to your workout routine.
By Emily Ewen
Equipment-Based WorkoutsFitness Tips
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Fasted Vs. Fed Training — Which Is Better?

It comes down to your individual goals and preferences, says one expert.
By Sarah Tuff
Fitness Tips
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How Does Exercise Influence Your Cortisol Levels?

Does the stress of working out help or harm regulation of this critical hormone? Read on to learn more.
By Lauren Bedosky
Fitness TipsHormones
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