Fitness

We polled a group of Health Digest readers about which female celebrity they follow for workout routine ideas. Find out what the results were.

You may have heard that wearing layers while working out helps you lose weight. Discover what the experts have to say about whether it works.

You may be familiar with traditional Pilates classes, but have you heard of reformer Pilates? Discover what to expect from a reformer Pilates class.

Serena Williams won a total of 23 Gram Slam singles throughout her career, cementing her G.O.A.T. status. Here's the diet and fitness routine that helped her.

Your calves are made up of two muscles — the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles connect to your knees and the back of your heels.

Crushing a barre class isn't just copying your instructor's moves. There are certain tips to help strengthen your glutes -- in time for your next barre class.

High intensity interval training, or HIIT, has become a very popular workout style. Discover several common myths about HIIT that you should stop believing.

Health Digest conducted a survey and asked respondents how many days per week they typically exercise. The results are in and they may surprise you.

If you've seen a person wrap a latex band around a muscle, it's not a super-sized bandage — it's muscle flossing. Others may call it voodoo or tissue flossing.

Tight hip flexors affect your lumbar spine, adding to your risk of lower back pain. Give your hips some care by adding hip stretches to your workout routine.

A high-intensity, full-body workout, kickboxing can bring many benefits, but also comes with a few risks. Here's what regular kickboxing will to do your body.

Dietary and lifestyle choices in the morning have a strong bearing on our caloric intake for the rest of the day. These morning habits can help you lose weight.

Chin-ups and pull-ups are both great for building strength in your upper body. But which is better for targeting your back muscles? Read on to find out.

You might be surprised at everything strength training can do for your body, mind, and health. Here are some health conditions strength training can improve.

With the massive range of exercises on offer with dumbbells, where do you even start? Here are some of the best exercises you can do with dumbbells.

Many of us know genetics isn't the only determinant of longevity. But one lifestyle factor, in particular, may help increase our lifespan more than others.

Many of us want to take steps to live a longer, healthier life. Now researchers have identified three simple activities that can help you achieve that.

If you have a TMJ disorder causing pain or achiness in your jaw, these exercises and stretches can help relieve soreness and strengthen the area.

Nobody likes spraining an ankle or dealing with tendinitis. Here are some tips to help you avoid soft tissue injuries during your workouts.

There's a lot you can do to get the most out of your run. One of the most important components is how you breathe. Learn the right technique for your run.

Patients often feel tired or ill during chemotherapy. This continued fatigue and ailment can lead to another problem: some patients may not want to exercise.

Swimming can be a great form of exercise. But there are ways to do it safely. Here's what to consider if you swim in a public pool.

The rows of dumbbells at the gym seem intimidating if you're unsure of what weight to use. Here's what experts say about choosing the right dumbbell weight.

Although strength training might include several types of power during a workout, it's a little bit different when it comes to muscular endurance.

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

While high knees are certainly not the easiest exercise, there are plenty of good reasons for you to add it back into your workout routine.

Many workout enthusiasts swear by the benefits of hot and cold therapy when it comes to muscle recovery, but can you get the same effects in the shower?