Fitness Essentials

Fitbit, a major name in the fitness tracker industry, offers advanced gear that monitors more than just your daily steps. But are these measurements accurate?

Engaging your core might sound like you need to do crunches. However, your core not only involves the six-pack abs, but also some deeper muscles you can't see.

Foam rolling is a popular way to soothe achy muscles after a workout. If you develop bruises afterwards, this might be why.

From foam rollers and yoga wheels to those ubiquitous plastic arches, back stretchers are popular products everywhere you look. But do they actually work?

Mark Long has his ways of staying in shape at his age. The "Challenge" host told Health Digest his secrets for keeping at the top of his fitness game.

Dr. Natasha Vani has taken her natural calling and adapted it to modern times. She told Health Digest how Newtopia's app helps naturally manage your health.

If you regularly experience muscle soreness shortly after working out, you may want to try adding some foam rolling exercises to your post-workout routine.

Physical therapy is closer to home than you may think. Physical therapist Stephanie Wakeman told Health Digest about virtual options for improving movement.

If you're looking to reduce the pudge around your midsection, we've got your back. Read on for the best exercises to tackle your love handles.

Exercise is particularly important during menopause to control weight and manage symptoms. Here are some of the best exercises you can do during "the change."

If you can't find the time to work out during the week, fear not! New research suggests weekend-only workouts may be just as beneficial.

Symptoms of heat exhaustion include dizziness, fatigue, headache, confusion, nausea, cramps, and a rapid heartbeat, but is it dangerous to exercise outside?

While you might be hesitant to exercise regularly if you have bladder control issues, not exercising can make your problems worse.

Similar to yo-yo dieting, yo-yo exercising is when you start a new fitness routine, only to eventually abandon it and start all over again.

If the air quality is above 100, certain segments of the population might be at risk, such as older adults, children, or those with lung or heart disease.

Suspension trainers have grown in popularity, and if you haven't used them yet, you may want to start. Here's what the science says about their benefits.

Foam rolling has grown in popularity in many fitness circles. But what are the actual benefits to expect when adding it to your routine?

Resistance bands are popular tools that are used to build muscle, strength, and flexibility. Here is what to know about the benefits they have to offer.

Functional training exercises help strengthen and prepare your body for the things you have to do every day. Here are some moves you should add to your workout.

Exercise is definitely good for everybody, but if you're a woman, some workouts may be particularly valuable for your health. Learn more here.

Fitness trackers have the ability to monitor our level of activity from day to day, but they might not sustain us in the long term.

Exercise releases dopamine and endorphins, which create feelings of reward and joy. Over time, you might begin to associate those feelings with working out.

Exercise might have more of an impact on your immune system than previously thought. Here's why exercising after getting a vaccine is a good idea.

Slowing down after retirement isn't necessarily a bad thing, but you should always aim to stay active after you retire because it keeps your body healthy.

Squats are an effective lower body exercise that can help tone and strengthen your core, quads, and glutes. As it turns out, squats come in many variations.

Being underweight can take a toll on your health. On the positive side, there are steps you can take to gain weight the healthy way.

There's one thing doctors, researchers, and lifestyle coaches unanimously agree on — getting regular physical exercise is good for you at every stage of life.