Fitness

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?

The intercostal muscles connect the ribcage and support the breathing process. They are made up of three layers: innermost, internal, and external.

Hip thrusts are a great way to build strength and power in your lower body. There are many reasons you should add them to your next workout.

There are a lot of different opinions out there about which exercises are okay to do after a knee replacement. Here are the ones that aren't.

The box squat is a great variation if you're tired of normal squats. Learn about box squats and how to perfect your form while doing them.

CrossFit is a popular way to get fit, but you can become injured if you aren't careful. These are the common CrossFit mistakes that you'll want to avoid.

Goblet squats can be a bit different than the typical squats you're used to doing. Nevertheless, they too can be beneficial with the perfect form.

Indoor cycling is a sweaty, low-impact workout that will get your heart pumping. Here's how much water you should be drinking during an indoor cycling session.

Health Digest conducted a survey of 527 Americans about their exercise habits and found that 38.3 percent think running is the worst way to get a workout.

If you have pain or injury in your knee, its vital to gently strengthen and stretch the muscles around it. Here are the best exercises you can do.

Pro CrossFitter and personal trainer Kari Pearce revealed why a strong core is the key to better fitness and how her workouts build strength faster.

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.

If you suffer from carpal tunnel, these stretches and exercises might help combat pain and build strength and flexibility in the area. Read on to learn more.

Stretching provides a variety of health benefits to your body. However, one particular stretch is known to improve flexibility and range of motion.

Yogmata Keiko Aikawa shared her path to becoming a Siddha Master, how her practice works, and how yoga and meditation can transform your health and mind.

You can build muscle and gain maximum strength through a hybrid of these two strength training methods - it's called powerbuilding.

Arm strength is essential and beneficial. This is where hammer curl training comes in — an exercise designed for the lower and upper arms.

In order to power through a workout routine, most consume a healthy diet, including loading up on carbohydrates. In fact, this can make all the difference.

Okay, you've got shoulder pain and want to alleviate it. Thankfully, we have a list of the best exercises to help reduce your shoulder pain. Read on.

While all exercise promotes a variety of health benefits, low-impact workouts can reduce the amount of stress you place on your body, including your joints.

Swimmer's ear is a painful infection caused by bacteria growing in the ear canal. Find out what can happen if you don't get your swimmer's ear treated.