Fitness Essentials

Fitness trackers often spend all day attached to our wrist, so it's no wonder that after a while, you might start to deal with some unpleasant skin irritation.

If you've felt your muscles burn during a tough workout session, you may have experienced a buildup of lactic acid. But what is it and how do you get rid of it?

Aerobic exercise benefits heart health and lung health, enhances mood, and can help with weight loss and longevity. Can it also strengthen your brain?

Saunas have been used for millennia, and even today, plenty of people use them either before or after their workouts. Which of these options is better?

If you feel pain in your hips when squatting, here's what you need to do.

Pickleball is beginner-friendly, competitive, and provides health benefits for older adults. Here's how the sport benefits this age group.

With sunshine and warm temps, summer brings many opportunities to get outside and keep fit. Here are some of the best ways to take advantage of the season.

The central nervous system (CNS) plays an important role in your workout, so here's why you should consider activating it before getting your fitness on.

Integrative medicine doctor Taz Bhatia has created five different weight loss types that she associates with different ideal diets and exercise plans.

Exercise of course has its benefits, but being mindful while working out is extra beneficial. Here's why you should add mindfulness to your workout routine.

Everyone gets a little sore after a workout — and you might be surprised to find out that doing another workout while you're aching might be the worst decision.

In addition to the inconvenient soreness you get after a workout, exercise can also cause weird effects like a cold stomach. Here's why it may happen to you.

Delayed onset muscle soreness, distinct from other types of exercise discomfort, is caused by certain movements during physical activity.

While more exercise might sometimes seem good, that does not mean that a little is bad -- especially when it comes to the effect exercise has on your brain.

It's easy to assume that the more we sweat during a workout, the more calories we burn. Let's explore the link between sweat and weight loss.

There are many abdominal exercises to choose from. Some are very effective while others should be skipped.

This core-activating movement works your abs, hip flexors, quads, and lower back, as well as burning fat.

Lunges are one of the most common exercises used to strengthen your legs. However, when this exercise is performed incorrectly it can cause strain on the knees.

P90X is a high-intensity workout plan with sessions designed to last up to one-and-a-half hours each. It was originally sold as a DVD box set.

You were likely exposed to the head-scratching device called the ThighMaster in the '90s. It seemed like every household had one, but where is it now?

You may remember the advertisements for the Shake Weight, as well as the parody coverage of the item. But what happened to this once-popular exercise weight?

It can be hard to find the time to exercise during the work week, but is it enough to get in your activity on the weekends? Read on to find out.

It can be tempting to stretch the truth when telling your doctor how much you exercise, but here's why you need to be honest.

If you were around in the '90s, you likely remember the Bowflex, the ultimate piece of exercise equipment that dominated infomercials. What ever happened to it?

Whether you're a longtime lover of the brand or completely unfamiliar with the company, here are some things you probably don't know about Peloton.

Seeking a full-body exercise you can do without any special equipment, in the comfort of your home? Consider adding mountain climbers to your workout routine.

When it comes to exercise, you may never have considered horseback riding. Here's why it's a better workout than you think.