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Expert Answers: Preprogrammed Workouts on Exercise Machines
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Identical Twins, Different Habits: The Surprising Impact of Exercise on Health
What happens to the health of identical twins who have very different exercise habits?
Rebuilding Blocks: Garrick van Buren’s Success Story
How one man put his life back together with the help of an obscure Nordic game.
Fitness Fix: Pump Up Your Plank With These 5 Variations
Try a few variations on the plank!
ReWild (Video)
Our city-dwelling staff writer takes a walk on the wild side to connect with nature and herself.
The Workout: New Twists on Old Faves
Get strong, build power, and burn fat on your go-to cardio machine.
The Transformative Power of Rewilding Retreats
A human “rewilding” retreat helps a longtime city dweller face her fears, relinquish control, and rediscover what sparks her joy.
10-Minute Workout With Patricia Moreno
Patricia Moreno demonstrates an energizing and efficient 10-minute fitness routine you can do at home.
Expert Answers: The Best Exercises for Muscles
Are small, pulsing exercises or large, deep movements better for my muscles?
Expert Answers: Is Warming Up or Cooling Down Better?
Warm-up or cool-down: Which is more important?
The Gift of Life: Barbara Gibson’s Success Story
How a mom with debilitating knee pain found the strength to heal — thanks to her daughter’s generosity.
Expert Answers: Back Hurting After Yoga Class
Why does my back hurt after yoga class?
How to Be a Better Swimmer
Increasing your stroke cycle can make you speedy. But lengthening your stroke may be the most important key to competitive success.
Reach Your Fitness Goals With a Fitness Pact
A good fitness pact can help you (and a friend or two) achieve your health and fitness goals.
Walking in Nature Can Change Your Brain
New research suggests that getting out into nature can help city dwellers — and others — improve their moods.
Inside Olga Kotelko’s Brain
New research offers the first glimpse at the effects of regular physical activity on a nonagenarian’s brain.
The Workout: Pair Up for Power
Grab a buddy for this hand-to-hand, body-to-ground strength workout.
Behind the Scenes With Patricia Moreno (Video)
Go behind the scenes at our cover shoot with Patricia Moreno and learn what inspired her body-positive, mindfulness-based philosophy to health and fitness.
TRI (HARDER): Thoughts From the Finish Line
With one race under her belt, one woman shares her final thoughts on completing the Life Time Triathlon.