Fitness

Dr. Stephanie Wakeman is an expert in functional movement. She spoke to Health Digest about the importance of injury prevention and healing.

There's been a lot of hype over the benefits of cold therapy for a host of ailments. Here's what happens to your body when you take an ice bath every day.

Given that the forearms aren't most people's priorities when working out, they can often be forgotten about. Here are some of the best forearm exercises.

Physical therapy is closer to home than you may think. Physical therapist Stephanie Wakeman told Health Digest about virtual options for improving movement.

"The Challenge" competitor and producer Mark Long shared how he keeps in peak physical shape and remains a top competitor on the show at the age of 51.

Here are the best exercises that distance runners should be incorporating into their routine. You'll want to be as strong, balanced, and flexible as possible.

People who frequently swim are at risk of shoulder issues from overuse. In fact, 65% of swimmers experience a shoulder injury during their lifetime.

Healthy feet are happy feet, but fractures do occasionally happen. As it turns out, nearly 10% of all broken bones happen in the foot.

After a frustrating start, Kate Hudson worked off her stubborn postpartum pounds, but only after giving herself the time and space to make sustainable changes.

While a good stretch can limber up your muscles and facilitate good blood circulation, a bad stretch may have some pretty negative consequences for your body.

Bala Bangles are wearable weights that can be strapped around your wrists or ankles. What are the benefits of Bala Bangles and are they really worth buying?

If you think your shoulder might be separated, a doctor can confirm this by conducting a physical examination. Certain exercises may relieve pain.

Walking regularly can help you lose weight, improve your bone density, strengthen your muscles, and increase your cardiovascular capacity.

Some people develop a large lump on the lower cervical spine. This lump, often called a buffalo hump, contains a fatty cushion. Stretches can help treat it.

If you're a fan of plyometric exercises, you may have considered adding lateral jumps to your workout routine. Here's what the experts have to say about them.

If you're looking to reduce the pudge around your midsection, we've got your back. Read on for the best exercises to tackle your love handles.

You might be looking for ways to relieve soreness after your workout, and many swear by stretching aching muscles. But could it be doing more harm than good?

Saunas are a great tool for recovering from hard workouts. But new research suggests they could also boost your health in this unexpected way.

If you're experiencing shoulder pain from sitting hunched over at a desk for too long, here are some simple exercises to help loosen up those shoulder blades.

Hypertrophy is associated with a number of important health and fitness benefits. You don't want to push yourself too hard, however. This could lead to injury.

Looking for a new ab workout? If so, meet scissor kicks. While it's not as popular as the plank, this exercise is just as beneficial for sculpting core muscles.

What you eat after running a 5K is as important as what you eat before. Learning which nutrients help refuel you and which to avoid can help you recover faster.

A heating pad can help relieve soreness and pain. But if you don't have one, a homemade heating pad may work just as well. Here are four easy ways to make one.

With the rise of jump rope inspiration on social media, this beloved child-friendly exercise is finding its way back into workout routines.

While Olympic and standard weights are both used for weight lifting, there are some important differences between them that may affect which you choose to use.

While many things at the gym have labels -- machines, weight plates, medicine balls -- you may have noticed barbells missing a weight label.

Before you attempt the viral TikTok handstand challenge, you'll need to focus on a couple of things. After all, not everything is as easy as it looks.