Fitness - Health Digest

Beth Bradford

Why You Should Be Skeptical Of Workouts Promoting 'Long And Lean' Muscles

Many popular workouts these days promote "long and lean" muscles as a benefit. Discover why you should be skeptical of workouts promising these results.

Brie Schmidt

How Beyonce Uses Music To Stay In Shape

Even if you don't have a celebrity-level personal trainer to help you stay in shape, your earphones may be enough to help you channel Beyoncé at the gym.

Catherine Caruso

The Best Exercises To Try If You Have Ulcerative Colitis

Ulcerative colitis causes inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract. These are the best exercises to help manage symptoms when you have ulcerative colitis.

Beth Bradford

How To Properly Do A Burpee

If you've ever done a HIIT or boot camp, you're probably in a love/hate relationship with the burpee. Here's how to properly do burpees for your fitness level.

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Brynna Standen

Exercise To Help Stretch And Relieve Forearm Pain

We can experience pain in our forearms from a number of everyday tasks. Luckily, a few exercises should help stretch and ease some of the pain.

Lauren O'Connor

Simple Tips For Staying Healthy Over The Holidays

Keeping up with the momentum of holiday cheer can impact sleep habits, diet, and stress levels. Here are some tips for staying healthy over the holidays.

Anne Taylor

The Best Exercises To Help With Inner Knee Pain

The best exercises for inner knee pain may vary depending on the cause of the pain.

Hannah Gordon

The Best Exercises For People With Chronic Pain

Learn how exercise can help with chronic pain, as well as which types of exercise have been shown to be beneficial for different forms of chronic pain.

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Melissa Szaro

Exercises To Help Ease Your Crohn's Disease Symptoms

Crohn's disease can severely impact quality of life, but some lifestyle choices like regular exercise can help manage symptoms. Here are a few workouts to try.

Erin Marie

Can Physical Therapy Fix A Torn Rotator Cuff?

Your rotator cuff holds your arm securely into your shoulder blade. A torn rotator cuff can be treated with surgery, but physical therapy is often used instead.

Angela Todd

Impressive Benefits Of Practicing Downward Dog

Though it's recommended for all athletes, there are several benefits that can be gained from routinely practicing the downward dog position.

Amy Boyington

How To Use The Apple Fitness App Without An Apple Watch

There are a few ways Apple has made it easier to use the Fitness app, even if you don't want to spend money on an Apple Watch. Read this to learn more.

A. Sooter

How Fast Do You Lose Muscle Definition?

When it comes to strength training, "use it or lose it" applies. But how fast do you lose muscle definition if you take a break from training?

Niko Vercelletto

Can You Really Sweat Out Toxins During A Hot Yoga Class?

Hot yoga has become a popular way to perform yoga, and lovers of hot yoga say that the sweaty practice can detoxify the body. But are these claims true?

healthyNick

The Best Wrist Braces To Help Treat Carpal Tunnel

If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, you may be looking for ways to relieve the discomfort. One of these customer-favorite wrist braces may help.

Beth Bradford

The Simple Cindy Crawford Workout You Can Do By Yourself At Home

Cindy Crawford shows that being a woman in your 50s doesn't have to slow you down from a good workout. In fact, one workout she does can be done from your home.

Jay Wilson

The Best Standing Ab Exercises To Strengthen Your Core

Did you know you can work your ab muscles with standing exercises? It's true! Come on, let's go work on your core!

Ciara Turner-Ewert

The Health Benefits Of Using Trekking Poles On Your Next Hike

While trekking poles seem like a great investment, you may wonder what are the scientific-backed health benefits of using trekking poles on your next hike.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Why Do Some People Naturally Build More Muscle?

You have likely heard that every person has a different body type, but how does this affect muscle building and maintenance? Here is what you should know.

Catherine Caruso

Should You Exercise According To Your Menstrual Cycle?

If you experience fluctuating energy levels and hormonal waves during your menstrual cycle, you might want to try cycle syncing. Here's what you should know.

Melissa Szaro

Paralympic Gold-Medalist Susannah Scaroni On How To Reach Your Athletic Goals - Exclusive

Paralympic gold-medalist Susannah Scaroni has overcome physical obstacles to become a champion athlete. She shared advice on how to reach your athletic goals.

Jay Wilson

The Best Yoga Poses To Increase Flexibility

One thing's certain: Yoga will make you more flexible. Here's some of the best yoga poses for just that reason.

Jay Wilson

The Best Oblique Exercises To Sculpt Your Core

Many of us may focus on our abdominals, but the obliques are also key core muscles for balance, posture, and movement. Here's how to target them.

Kimberly Smith

What Working Out Late In The Day Can Do For Your Health

Working out has many proven health benefits, but does it matter what time of day you exercise? Learn what working out later in the day can do for your health.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

The Best Yoga Poses To Try To Help Irregular Periods

Whether you're familiar with yoga or stepping onto the yoga mat for the first time, here's the best yoga pose (and practice) to try to help irregular periods.

Beth Bradford

How To Do A Full-Body Workout Like Jennifer Garner

How would you celebrate turning 50? Actress Jennifer Garner marked the big 5-0 with a hard-core full-body workout. Here's how you can do Garner's workout too.

Lisabeth Fauble

Does Exercise Help With Brain Fog?

Brain fog is a frustrating condition to experience, and can have many causes, including aging. Discover whether or not exercise can help combat brain fog.