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5 Surprising Things That Happen When You Strengthen Your Core
Forget transforming your body. The far more important benefits of strengthening your core — the muscles that stabilize your back, improve...
Elizabeth Millard, C.P.T., R.Y.T.

Surprising Signs You're Not Moving Enough
You're Constipated When you move more, your colon moves more, and it's easier to poop on schedule. Healthy muscle tone in your abs and...
Rachel Reiff Ellis

The Power of 30 Minutes
Got half an hour? It can change your whole day. Stress is hard to avoid: Too many bills arrive on the same day. You run a few minutes...
Elizabeth Millard

9 Exercise Habits That Are Destroying Your Body After 50—and What to Do Instead
Regular exercise is essential if you want to stay healthy, strong, and mobile as you grow into your golden years. However, it's important...
Alexa Mellardo, Tyler Read, BSc, CPT

What to know about exercise and how to start
Exercise involves physical activity and increasing the heart rate beyond resting levels. It is important for preserving physical and...
Adam Felman
How to Use Exercise as a Stress Reliever
Exercise is one of the best strategies for combating stress, and it can also improve other aspects of your health. Persistent stress over...
Robin Madell

Does hitting 10,000 steps a day really make a difference?
Recommended fitness targets can, at times, seem arbitrary. Take the advice to walk 10,000 steps. The lofty step goal translates to...
Alisa Bowman

I’ve Never Exercised. Is It Too Late to Start?
Coming up with excuses to skip a workout is easy: You don’t have time, you’re tired, or you simply don’t know what to do once you step...
Alisa Hrustic

How Sedentary People With Obesity Can Ease Into Regular Exercise
According to research, adults who are physically active are healthier and at much less risk of developing chronic diseases. But for...
Jessica Timmons

Prime Time: The Best Time to Do Everything
Perfect Timing If you’re gonna do something, do it right -- or at least do it at the right time. A few “hacks” can help you pick the best...
Poonam Sachdev

Can being more flexible help people live longer?
Many studies show the importance of physical activity for overall health, including living longer. With this in mind, researchers from...
Erika Watts

Being More Flexible Could Extend Your Lifespan, According to New Study
Maintaining flexibility might not just stretch your muscles—it might stretch your years. That’s according to an August 2024 study in the...
Sarah Garone

Lemon Water: Health Benefits
As excessive heat continues this summer, it is crucial to hydrate, hydrate, hydrate. While drinking water with lemon is not new, lemon...
Abby Berkowitz

What Are Electrolytes?
There’s more to staying hydrated than just drinking water. Electrolytes are important nutrients that help maintain your body’s fluid...
Dana Angelo White, M.S., R.D., A.T.C.

What Your Body Shape Says About Your Health
One Piece of the Puzzle Your body shape can say quite a bit about your health. But it’s important to remember that it’s just one factor....
Paul Frysh

Working Out When You're Over 50
You Need Exercise Now More Than Ever Let's face it: A 50- or 60-year-old body isn't the same as a 20-year-old one. You won't be able to...
Zilpah Sheikh, MD

Are You Fit for Your Age?
Exercise can’t erase the years, but it can certainly help stave off the effects of aging. In fact, being physically fit is one of the...
Karen Asp

3 Reasons to Go for a Walk Today (That Have Nothing to Do with Your Heart)
Walking doesn’t always get the respect it deserves. Here are some of the unsung benefits that will motivate you to lace up your shoes....
Elizabeth Millard

As you age, balance can become an issue. Here’s what to do.
Although you can slip and fall at any point in life, it’s more common with age. More than 1 out of 4 older adults take a tumble each...
Hallie Levine

How to Listen to Your Body
Red Flags? Your body will often let you know if something suddenly goes drastically wrong. If something feels really off -- like changes...
Paul Frysh
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