Fitness

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.

If you are looking for a total body workout you can do in the comfort of your living room, check out these simple stability ball exercises.

Staying hydrated during exercise is vital to your overall health and well-being. Learn how much water you need to drink to prevent dehydration while running.

LISS workouts are a great way to get your heart rate up and burn calories without having to do anything too strenuous.

You should be getting in 150 minutes of moderate physical activity every week. While this may sound daunting, you can break up the time any number of ways.

Although downward-facing dog is popular and present in almost every yoga class, there are some common mistakes out there that you should avoid.

If you're a fan of walking for basic exercise, but looking to crank your walking routine up a notch, meet farmer's walks, also called farmer's carry.

It's possible to have too much of a good thing. Here's what you need to know about the negative health effects of too much high intensity interval training.