Fitness Feature

Five athletes who’ve confronted sports-related injuries with hope, wisdom and courage and come out stronger on the other side.

Whether you’re a newbie, a dabbler or a committed devotee, there’s always more to discover about yoga. We sampled four master categories to help you find the type of practice (or practices) that suit you best.

Three athletes share wisdom they’ve gained from their respective sports.

Stressed out and strapped for time? Don’t skip that workout. Research indicates that those who break away from their desks reap physical, mental and professional rewards.

Three different metabolic energy systems power your workouts — and your day. Here’s how each one works, and how to make the most of them all.

Not wild about working out? Maybe you just haven’t found the right activities for you. Here’s how to start falling in love with physical activity.

Want to get stronger, but don’t know where to start? This head-to-toe program from expert trainer Rachel Cosgrove will have you lifting smarter, feeling stronger and sporting more defined muscles — in just four weeks.

By emphasizing functional movement and a reconnection to primal roots, MovNat clinics take you into the woods and help you once again become the animal you are.

Finding the right PT can transform your health and fitness efforts. But the real magic happens when you learn how to work as a team.

Many fitness enthusiasts and athletes are now blending Eastern and Western exercise techniques for better results, including mind-body health. Find out why this fusion works so well — and how you can create a harmonious fitness mix for yourself.

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 . . . 

Reality shows about weight loss dominate television. Why have they become so popular? And are they entertaining, inspiring, infuriating —or all of the above?

Conventional stretching nets you conventional results. Resistance stretching (the secret weapon of Olympic athletes) can make you more flexible — and stronger! — in a hurry.

It’s just a pair of nylon straps, but the TRX Suspension Trainer offers hundreds of strength-building exercises – and it is compact enough to fit in the corner of a suitcase. You can try any or all of these 12 moves during your next workout to take advantage of its versatility

Water workouts aren’t just for hardcore swimmers anymore. Learn how aquatic exercise can help you take your fitness to a whole new level.

Tired of doing the same old lifts? Hungry for variety—or just looking for some exciting new results? Try these six innovative, underutilized moves.

An evolutionary biologist explains why we spend a fortune trying to fake health, fitness and other desirable traits — and why our efforts are rarely convincing.

Just because you’re new to the health-club scene doesn’t mean it has to show. Here’s how to avoid typical rookie mistakes, feel more at ease and get the results you’re after.

You’re willing to push yourself, even when it hurts. You know how to tough it out, even when you’re tired. But do you know when to back off — and why? Here’s what all fitness buffs need to know about giving their bodies a break.