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Why Water Workouts?
The water provides advantages not available from forms of land exercise, making it a valuable addition to anyone’s fitness regimen — whether you use it as an environment for low-impact movement, recovery, cross-training, or everyday fitness. In this mini episode, Rob Glick shares the benefits that working out in the water can offer, plus different ways you can include it in your routine.
Uncovering the Mystery of Chronic Pain
Nervous-system cells, called glia, may play a role in the chronic pain that affects more than 1 billion people around the globe.
Cliff Edberg’s Success Story
Overweight and bullied as a child, this former bodybuilder overcame multiple challenges and is now helping others.
Do Compression Garments Work?
Compression garments and devices manipulate your circulatory system to boost performance and recovery. Are they right for you?
3 Unique Ways to Assess Your Heart Health
These simple-to-conduct assessments can provide valuable insights into the health of your heart — and guidance for your fitness regimen.
Why Pickleball?
Pickleball is the fastest-growing sport in America — but why? Ajay Pant shares the reasons the sport has exploded in popularity and what it is about the game that hooks players of all ages and experience levels once they give it a try.
How to Do the Seated Twist
Twisting can help stretch muscles of the torso, restore spinal mobility, stimulate circulation, and support digestion.
A Barre Fusion Fun Workout
Try this sample workout from the Life Time 5/40 Fit program to elevate your heart rate and the fun in your fitness regimen. Plus, get tips for workout routine success from the 5/40 Fit coaches.
Your “Press Play” Workout Plan: Introducing the 5/40 Fit Program
Learn about this coaching-team-led video workout program designed to bring fun, variety, and energy to your routine in a way that also drives results.
A Whole-Family Health Transformation: Meet the Draney’s
What started with a dad looking to address an injury has led to his wife and two kids also joining in on a journey to become their healthiest, happiest selves together.
6 Night-Hiking Tips
Hiking after dark heightens the senses in wonderful ways. Learn about the thrills and the chills — plus the skills you need to undertake this adventure.
A Simple Secret to Running Better
Turns out distraction might be one of the keys to a better running performance, according to a recent study.
The Murph Challenge
This challenging workout — 100 pull-ups, 200 pushups, and 300 squats bookended by one-mile runs — is more popular than ever. World-record holder Alec Blenis talks about how to tailor it to your unique skill level.
5 Moves You’ll See in Alpha
Ready to tap into your inner Alpha athlete? Try these staple movements from our strength-building signature group training program.
Can Bicycles Help Create a Better World?
We often think of cycling in terms of personal health, but it has many social, economic, and environmental impacts.
Jane Knight’s Success Story
After years of near immobility, a woman gains independence — and much more — when she discovers recumbent cycling.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: To Step or to Jump?
What yoga has taught our fitness editor about the importance of transitions.
Can Exercise Curb Cancer
A 12-week exercise regimen suppressed the growth of prostate-cancer cells, according to a recent study.
The Racquet-Sport Workout (Video)
An off-court routine to improve your range of motion, joint stability, and overall racquet-sport performance.
The Health Benefits of Cycling
Cycling enthusiasts and experts explains the many ways that hopping on a bike, whether indoors or out, can boost your overall health — and just maybe help build a better world.
Goal-Setting That Sticks
How-to guidance from a trainer for setting achievable goals. Plus, her top eight tips for lasting success.