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What Is Dynamic Stretching?
If you’re looking to take your joints and muscles through their full range of motion, try dynamic stretching.
How to Maximize Your Metabolism
Metabolism is more complex than simply being “fast” or “slow” or controlled by exercise. There are many things we can do in our daily lives to optimize it. Samantha McKinney, RD, CPT, shares how to build the foundation for a healthy metabolism, as well as ways to dig deeper if you’re not seeing results or feeling your best.
How to Stretch and Strengthen Your Calves
Here are four moves to stretch and strengthen your lower legs to avoid pain, stiffness, and cramping.
Bring on Summer: Week 1 Workouts
Start your fitness efforts with week one of our three-week workout plan.
How to Correct Muscle Imbalances
Symmetry is often perceived as the holy grail of fitness. But for many activities, powerful asymmetric moves are essential. Here’s how to find the right balance.
5 Signs You Need to Add More Weight to Your Workout
A trainer’s advice for when it’s best to increase the load of your strength-training sessions so you can continue to see results.
Understanding Belly Fat
Plus, six lifestyle steps to help aid you in losing it.
What Is Static Stretching?
The health benefits of static stretching depend on when you do it.
Habit Hacking for Health: A 4-Step Plan
Results are a lagging indicator of our habits. Lindsay Ogden, CPT, nutrition coach, walks us through her four-step process — what she calls the IPTR method — for developing lasting health habits, so you have the know-how and a tactical plan to go after your goals.
How to Do the Bird Dog
Build a strong core while improving your posture and cross-body coordination with this back-friendly move.
Why Stretching Is Good for You
Here’s the latest science on stretching. Plus, we have eight mobility exercises to help you build flexibility.
Performer Ze’ Pierce’s Weekly Workout Routine
Take inspiration from this group fitness performer’s exercise regimen — and get his advice for making flexibility and grace part of your programming.
Should I Breathe Through My Nose or My Mouth?
Chronic mouth breathing can create problems — here’s why.
The Beginner Group Fitness Class Plan
How to use the studio to jump-start your fitness journey.
The Ultimate Basketball Shooter Workout
Improve your shooting percentage with this seven-drill workout.
3 Moves to Improve Your Turkish Get-Up
Improve your Turkish get-up technique — while boosting strength, endurance, and fluidity — with these three moves.
6 Breathing Techniques
Ancient wisdom and recent research show that how we breathe can enhance our athletic performance and overall well-being. Try these six breathing exercises.
How to Do the Single-Leg Deadlift
Nail this one-sided strength move to improve balance and cross-body awareness. Also, try its cousin, the Bulgarian Deadlift, for a well-rounded workout.
9 Favorite Basketball Games to Play
Basketball doesn’t always have to be a game of five-on-five. Try these alternative ideas for fun and some friendly competition.
How to Pack a Gym Bag
Packing the right gear before you head to the health club can keep your workout routine on track.