3 barbell workouts to reach your fitness goals
June brings with it a mix of summer sweat and early monsoon rain. You could be playing or running outdoors, and get a bit drenched, adding a little more zest to the stamina. Or you could be grinding it in…
Morning exercise may be optimal for improving bone health
Morning exercise seemed to improve bone health in mice Douglas Sacha/GETTY Morning workouts might make for stronger and longer bones compared with nighttime exercise, according to a study in mice. Because bone mass starts declining in middle age, it is…
Dr. Crandall: Focus on Endurance Exercise
Everyone knows that to stay healthy you must eat right and exercise. But what kind of exercise gives you the most benefits? Should you focus on cardio exercises or strength training to boost heart health? “Everybody is focused on heart…
How to add strength training to your existing workout routine
The prospect of committing to the classic hour-long leg, back and chest days can feel intimidating for those new to strength training. Here’s some great news: You can reap many of the benefits of resistance training in as little as…
Not a gym rat? Here’s how to get started on an outdoor exercise routine
Between the sweat smell, fluorescent lights and omnipresent television screens, April Herring has never connected with going to the gym. Getting started on an outdoor routine, however, might not be as easy as signing up for another gym membership. Here’s…
I’m a weight loss coach — these 5 fitness habits do more harm than good
They didn’t work out. Jenna Rizzo, a women’s weight loss coach from Georgia, is sharing five common fitness habits she says did nothing for her body or mind. “When I first started, I literally knew nothing about fitness. I did what everybody…
The health risks of being a skinny old person – and how to stay strong in your 70s and beyond
Build up the length of your walks slowly Walking is the starting point for someone who wants to strengthen their heart and lungs. Quinn advises against high intensity. “If anyone’s going to suffer a cardiovascular episode, an arrhythmia or atrial…
Don’t let the cold weather stop you from exercising. Here’s how to stay motivated in winter
Winter is here, which means the days are feeling shorter and the weather’s getting colder. The dark and nippy mornings don’t exactly make it easy to arise for an early spin class or a run. We spoke with two exercise…
8 habits may slow aging, reduce your risk of death: study
“Eight” your heart out. Researchers believe that adopting eight healthy behaviors — known as the American Heart Association’s Life’s Essential 8 — can slow the aging process and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke and death. “Our message is…
No gym, no problem? Majority of Americans get exercise they need without one
Six in 10 Americans swear they can “get all the exercise they need” without ever stepping foot inside a gym. A new study of 2,000 U.S. adults found the average person considers themselves active five times per week and exercises…