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Rock Solid: Alex Puccio
At 21, Alex Puccio is already one of the world’s best competitive climbers. Her specialty: Bouldering. Which means hanging on, no matter what.
Behind the Scenes With Alex Puccio (Video)
The professional boulderer talks about how learning new skills and having a little healthy competition keep her motivated.
Deal Yourself In (Video)
Just grab a deck of cards and you’ll have a new workout with each hand that’s dealt.
Post-Pregnancy Pelvic-Floor Workout (Video)
These basic exercises will help get your post-pregnancy body back to its pre-pregnancy strength.
Expert Answers: Postnatal Core Work, Resistant Carbs, and Workout Wardrobe
We wrangle leading fitness experts to address resistant carbs, when to add in core work after giving birth, and how changing your workout wardrobe can help lead to weight loss success.
4 Reasons to Try a Group-Fitness Class
The best fitness classes don’t just offer physical challenge. They serve up support, community and loads of motivation. But how can you tell a great class from a merely good one. Here are the four factors that matter most . . .
A Father’s Promise
After the birth of his daughter, Michael Raimondi finally got serious about working out and eating right.
Expert Answers: Gym Funk, Ramping Up Resting Metabolic Rate, and More
Here we wrangle leading experts to also address tight IT bands and exercising while detoxing.
A Clean Getaway
A refreshing departure from vacation over-indulgences, a detox retreat leaves your mind clear, your body restored, your daily habits reconsidered. Here’s how to find the right one for you.
Taking Charge
For years, Amy Kotch struggled with an eating disorder. Here’s how she reclaimed her life from the clutches of perfectionism and rebuilt her health and happiness – one choice at a time.
Expert Answers: Deep Squats, Carbs for Endurance Athletes, and More
Here we wrangle leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums — from how low to go when squatting and two moves to help alleviate low-back pain.
The Do-Anywhere Complex (Video)
A challenging full-body workout you can knock out in 20 minutes.
Gluteus Maximus: Booty-Building Exercises From Nick Nilsson (Video)
A well-rounded (ahem!) glute-enhancing routine you gotta try.
Workout Warrior
Once obese, Paul Nowak had trouble keeping up with his favorite sports. Now, after losing 100 pounds, he’s an active role model for his kids – and a Brazilian jiu jitsu competitor.
Expert Answers: 10-Minute Fitness, Creatine, Toxic Cardio, and Why You Should Warm Up
Here we wrangle leading experts to address your most perplexing workout quandaries and conundrums — from teens and creatine to the impacts of cardio on strength training.
Follow Your Dream
What happens when you actually do the thing you always wanted to do? There’s only one way to find out.
The Kettlebell Effect on Aerobic Capacity, Muscle Development, and Fat Loss
A study by ACE, the American Council on Exercise, confirms what all dedicated kettlebell afficionados already know: that kettlebell training torches calories and builds cardiovascular fitness at the same time it builds muscular strength.
The 8-Minute Workout (Video)
Michael Y. Seril, MS demonstrates a full-body workout done in under 10 minutes for those on the go.
Behind the Scenes With Shiva Rea (Video)
The acclaimed yoga teacher explores the importance of change, movement and accessing our inner strength.
The Stair-Well Workout
In search of the ultimate do-anywhere workout? This strength-and-cardio routine using a flight of stairs is ready whenever you are.