Fitness

Adding a short pause at the end of a tough set can help you overcome plateaus in your resistance-training routine.

You can learn a lot from mistakes — but they don’t have to be your own! Here’s how you can sidestep common pitfalls of first-time triathletes.

Bothered by muscle tightness, soreness and strain? A hands-on, biomechanics-based treatment called MAT can soothe discomfort, improve alignment and ward off injury.

For years we’ve been told to stretch before activity, after activity, and anytime in between. But what is stretching really good for, and when is it really worth our time and effort?

Three-time world karate champion Elisa Au blazes trails for future generations and sets the karate world on fire.

The source of many a humiliating grade-school gym memory, the pull-up is actually a great whole-body workout. Here’s how to get your chin over the bar – with confidence.

You know the type — the people who talk during yoga class or don’t wipe down their sweaty equipment. But are some of your behaviors considered a no-no to others? Maybe it’s time to review the basics of health-club etiquette.

There are plenty of ways to grip the bar — here are just a handful of options.

Threatened native habitats offer an opportunity for service amid some of the country’s most stunning landscapes.

At 41, Dara Torres is one of the fastest swimmers in the world – and she’s set to become the only female swimmer from the United States to compete in four Olympic Games.

Frustrated that your fitness efforts aren’t producing more immediate, dramatic results? Tune in and chill out. By savoring and celebrating each small breakthrough, you’ll stay motivated for the long haul.

The Tabata Protocol isn’t easy, but it can dramatically increase your aerobic and anaerobic capacity in just minutes a month.

To deal with stubborn back pain, look to your local lumbar stabilizers for answers.

Feeling adrift in a sea of fitness equipment? Not sure how to best spend your time at the club? Learn the basic components of a balanced workout program, and you’ll put confusion behind you for good.

Weak glutes can wreak havoc on your back, hips and knees, so building a strong bottom should be a top fitness priority.

Escape with your dog to snowy climes this winter and discover the fast-paced and exhilarating sport of skijoring.

Improving your visual skills — and acuity — can give you an edge in virtually any sport. Here’s how to start seeing more.

Olympic downhill skier Lindsey Kildow has faced some daunting injuries. But her strong spirit and her willingness to take time to heal have kept her coming out on top.

Despite intense preparation and a maximum effort, your competitive season didn’t go as planned. How do you recoup and regroup?

The scapulae, or shoulder blades, can cause a whole lot of shoulder pain. Are imbalanced blades bothering you?

Using foam rollers can help relieve myofascial pain and increase flexibility. Best of all? They’re really easy to use.