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Build Cardio Endurance With Zone 3 Training

Discover how to build endurance — and avoid “junk miles” — by training in this midrange cardio zone.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Looking to Improve Your Endurance and Athletic Performance? Try Building Your Heat Tolerance.

A Life Time personal trainer shares how training to tolerate high temps can unlock endurance gains and boost athletic performance.
By Danny King

The Case for Rounding Your Back While Lifting

You’ve undoubtedly been told to maintain a “flat” back while lifting. But breaking this rule occasionally might help you gain strength, mobility, and resilience. Here's what you need to know.
By Alec Blenis, CSCS, CES, PN2

Finding Your Fitness Edge

Learn how pushing just beyond your comfort zone can jump-start progress and help you avoid burnout.
By Mark Schneider, CSCS

Why Am I Not Hungry After a Tough Workout?

Here's expert advice on how to balance low appetite with proper fueling and recovery.
By Joe Meier, CSCS, PPSC, PN2

3 Tips to Build a Consistent Fitness Routine

Try these "cheat codes" to create more consistency in your fitness routine.
By Barbara Powell, MA, NBC–HWC

6 Tips to Wind Down After an Evening Workout

Exercising at night can leave you too amped up for sleep. These expert tips can help you relax.
By Sarah Tuff

5 Tips to Help Overcome Clumsiness

There are all sorts of reasons you might be clumsy. Here are some expert tips to help build balance, body awareness, and motor control.
By Lauren Bedosky

5 Signs You May Need a Recovery Day

Has your fitness performance stalled? Are you feeling irritable? Those are just two of the signs that your body may need an exercise break.
By Lauren Bedosky

The Problem With Using the RICE Protocol to Treat a Soft Tissue Injury

Some think the RICE protocol — rest, ice, compression, and elevation — is an outdated way to handle injuries. Here’s how to use a little PEACE and LOVE for recovery.
By Nicole Radziszewski

What Treating a Migraine With Botox Means for Upper-Body Strength

Can Botox treatments for migraine headaches cause weakness in trapezius muscles? We ask the experts.
By Jessica Migala

How Can I Become a Morning-Workout Person?

Rise and shine! Explore these six tips to help you work out in the mornings.
By Lauren Bedosky

How Does Exercise Influence Your Cortisol Levels?

Does the stress of working out help or harm regulation of this critical hormone? Read on to learn more.
By Lauren Bedosky

Expert Answers: How Do I Pick a Good Personal Trainer?

Learn how to choose a coach who matches your needs, goals, and motivation style.
By Andrew Heffernan

What Are Some of the Latest Rules Around Health Club Etiquette?

Our fitness editor reflects on how to make health clubs more welcoming for everyone.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Can I Plan Around the Phases of My Menstrual Cycle to Boost Athletic Performance?

Learn how to use cycle syncing to get the most from your fitness routine.
By Maggie Fazeli Fard

Do Sore Muscles Mean I Got a Good Workout?

Our fitness editor explains what your muscle soreness is trying to tell you. (Hint: It has nothing to do with the quality of your workout.)
By Maggie Fazeli Fard
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