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How Bodybuilding Can Affect Kids' Bodies

While lifting weights can be good for your health, you might wonder if it is ok for kids to do it. Here's what you need to know about kids and bodybuilding.

healthyNick

Which TikTok Fitness Trend Are People Most Likely To Try? - Health Digest Survey

TikTok is inspiring millions of users to get up and get moving. But which fitness trends are catching on the most? Here's what our survey has to say.

Felicia Lee

11 Tips For Working Out When You Have Achy Joints

Exercise is important for maintaining your health and mobility. But if you're dealing with joint issues, you may want to consider these exercise tips.

Ruth Clark

Walking Or Swimming: The Low-Impact Exercise Most People Prefer

Have you ever wondered what most people prefer when it comes to exercise? We got the scoop on what low-impact activity people love most.

Hannah Gordon

Exercises That Help Balance Your Hormones

Hormone levels affect many aspects of your life including mood, sleep quality, and energy levels. Here are the exercises that will help balance your hormones.

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Beth Bradford

What's The Difference Between Toning And Bulking When Working Out?

There's a lot more to toning and bulking than the amount of weight and reps. Here's what you need to know to put together a workout that works for you.

Robin Rothstein

How Often Do You Need To Exercise Your Core For Optimum Results?

While building up your core is vital, be careful not to overtrain. Here's how often you should work this key muscle group for the best results.

Amanda Vining

Exercises To Stay In Shape When You Have A Stress Fracture

When you have a stress fracture, there are certain types of exercises you can do to stay in shape, that is, with your doctor's permission, of course.

Beth Bradford

How To Maximize The Benefits Of The Afterburn Effect

HIIT is the most effective type of exercise to generate afterburn. That's because you're working at an anaerobic intensity for short intervals.

woman wearing workout clothes after workout

Jody Braverman

Simple Cardio Workouts You Can Do At Home

Working out at home has made exercise more convenient for many folks. Here are a few simple cardio workouts you can do in the comfort of your own home.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

The One Multi-Purpose Core Exercise Jennifer Lopez's Trainer Swears By

Jennifer Lopez is known for having a great physique. It's no wonder, then, that people want to know her secret. Here's what her personal trainer has to say.

Erin Marie

Can Exercise Help Relieve Sinus Pressure?

Whether prompted by a viral infection, or allergy season, there are different remedies used to relieve sinus pressure, but can exercise also be one of them?

Kimberly Smith

How To Burn More Fat While On The Treadmill

If you're a treadmill fan, you might be searching for ways to up the ante on your favorite workout. Here are some ways to burn more fat on the treadmill.

Catherine Caruso

Ways That Exercise Helps Bipolar Disorder

While bipolar disorder is usually treated with therapy and medication, exercise may also help assist these more traditional treatments. Here's what to know.

Catherine Caruso

Why You Should Add Resistance Bands To Your Treadmill Workout

A standard walk or run on the treadmill is beneficial. However, there's a reason experts recommend incorporating resistance bands into your treadmill workout.

Robin Zabiegalski

14 Yoga Stretches To Help You Wake Up Every Morning

Practicing yoga has been shown to bring both mental and physical benefits, and certain poses are guaranteed to help start your day off right. Here's the scoop.

Niko Vercelletto

How To Avoid Neck Pain When Doing An Ab Workout

Many people experience neck pain during core exercise -- a sign you're doing the exercise wrong. But there are ways to avoid neck pain when doing an ab workout.

Kimberly Smith

This Is How Long You Should Stretch After Any Workout

Stretching is an important part of any workout and assists with mobility, flexibility, and muscle soreness. Here's how long you should stretch after a workout.

Melissa Szaro

Unsafe Exercises You Should Stop Doing And What To Do Instead

While exercising is imperative for good health, sometimes you need to evaluate technique and variation to avoid injury.

Lisabeth Fauble

70 Best Gifts For The Fitness Fanatic

Many of us have a fitness fanatic who we need to shop for during the holidays. Luckily, we've found 70 ideas to get you started.

Marica Laing

9 Ways To Prevent Chafing While Running

If you're a runner, you've probably experienced chafing at some point. Here are some ways to prevent this painful skin condition.

Brie Schmidt

Does A Lack Of Exercise Affect Your Sleep Habits?

Many Americans suffer from sleep disorders like insomnia, and are looking for solutions. Find out if a lack of exercise can affect your sleep habits.

Beth Bradford

Running Habits That Can Help Slow Down Aging

Runners are better able to continue with their normal daily activities as they grow older. These are some running habits that can help slow aging.

Beth Bradford

How To Create An Impressive Workout Routine Like Madonna's

Madonna's workouts over the last 35 years have changed as often as her style. Here's how you can create a workout routine just like Madonna's.

Joanna Marie

Relaxing Stretches That Help Fight Stress

Despite the positive impact of exercise on stress reduction, it doesn't have to be rigorous or occur in the gym. Some simple stretches are just as effective.

Jay Wilson

Hip Exercises All Runners Should Add To Their Routine

If you're a runner, it's not a bad idea to add some hip exercises to your workout. We've done some homework here, so read on for all the details.

Jay Wilson

Arm Stretches That Will Boost Your Upper Body Workouts

Most have a few set stretches that they do time and time again. But for your upper body, there are a huge number of great stretches you probably aren't doing.