Fitness - Health Digest

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How To Train Your Body To Be A Better Hiker

One of the best ways to combat the demands of hiking aside from staying hydrated and refueling your body is to train for it ahead of time.

Andra Picincu

Myths You Should Stop Believing About Strength Training

Strength training might be one of the best ways to get stronger and fitter. Despite these benefits, there's still a lot of misinformation about it.

Brynna Standen

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Take A Hot Girl Walk

If you're well-versed in the world of TikTok, you've probably got your Hot Girl Walk down to an art already. Here is how the walk affects your mind and body.

Catherine Caruso

How Many Calories Do You Burn Walking A Mile?

Walking is a simple and effective exercise that you can do to help improve your cardiovascular health and lose weight, but how many calories does it burn?

Catherine Caruso

Frog Jumps Are An Important Move Missing From Your Workout

It never hurts to throw in a good frog jump into your workout. After all, they can greatly benefit the tendons and ligaments in your joints.

Kimberly Smith

Should You Do Cardio Or Lift Weights First?

Is there a specific order when it comes to cardio and weight training? As it turns out, there is, and the answer might surprise you.

a pregnant woman walking during a lunch break

Ciara Turner-Ewert

The Unexpected Benefit Of Adding A 5-Minute-Walk To Every Hour

Sitting for extended periods of time (which is often typical for 8-hour workdays) can be detrimental to health. Could frequent 5-minute walks be beneficial?

Brynna Standen

Nina Dobrev's Favorite Stretch After A Long Workout

Nina Dobrev is not shy about how she keeps her mind and body in tip-top shape. In fact, she recommends one certain stretch to unwind after a hard workout.

Beth Bradford

Muscle Groups That You Should Be Training Together

Working out the right combination of muscles recruits the most muscle fibers, but the wrong combination can thwart your entire workout.

Robin Rothstein

Can Weekend-Only Exercise Still Contribute To Good Health? A Large Study Says It Can

If you can't find the time to work out during the week, fear not! New research suggests weekend-only workouts may be just as beneficial.

Catherine Caruso

Three Common Mistakes That Are Making Your Lunges Less Effective

You don't need to have a gym membership or purchase equipment to do lunges at home. The one downside, however, is that they are often performed incorrectly.

Brynna Standen

The Low-Impact Exercise You Should Be Doing To Strengthen Your Glutes

If you're looking for a low-impact way to sculpt your booty, you might want to try this easy exercise. Learn how it's done, and if it's right for you.

Kimberly Smith

Here's How Long You Should Really Be Spending On Cardio

Cardio is a term that refers to exercise that is aerobic, or exercises that raise your heart rate. Examples of aerobic activity include running and swimming.

Beth Bradford

How Do Spin Classes Strengthen Your Core?

When your core is strong, you can use more energy to power the pedals. That allows you to endure the grueling peak of a great spin class.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Is Working Out Barefoot Really Good For You?

Everyone instantly grabs their sneakers when heading to the gym. However, working out barefoot has shown to be the new go-to for a good couple of reasons.

Robin Rothstein

How Mindy Kaling Found Joy In Working Out

After years of grueling workouts to try to attain an elusive and unrealistic body type, Mindy Kaling is now more interested in exercise that brings her joy.

Beth Bradford

What You Should Know Before You Start Bodybuilding

Bodybuilding involves purposely using exercise to develop the muscles to improve your physique. Because it's based on aesthetics, it requires body symmetry.

Amanda Vining

The Best Exercises For Hip Bursitis

The quest for treating hip pain can be frustrating, but there are many ways to manage and even rid yourself of pain, including specific exercises.

Ruth Clark

Is Lizzo's On-Tour Workout Routine Worth The Hype?

Lizzo has been vocal about caring for her body and building strength, even while she's on tour. But are her training routines worth the hype?

K. Cossey

What Is Pandemic Foot And What Can You Do About It?

It's no secret the pandemic has changed daily life for many people. However, one change from the pandemic has been clear to podiatrists: "pandemic foot."

Ciara Turner-Ewert

What Does It Mean If You Don't Sweat While Working Out?

Sweat is physical proof to your gym buddies that you're working hard. However, not perspirating sweat during a workout can mean several things.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How Powerlifting Is Different From Bodybuilding

When it comes to lifting, there are different training styles, with one of the most well-known forms being bodybuilding. How is powerlifting different?

Catherine Caruso

Should You Get A Weighted Jump Rope To Intensify Your Cardio?

There are some important differences between regular speed jump ropes and weighted jump ropes. Here is what you should know if you're looking into the latter.

Fit woman feeling exhausted after a challenging workout

Andra Picincu

How To Build A Healthy Relationship With Exercise And Not Overdo It

Physical activity benefits the mind and body, but it can also turn against you. Too much exercise may lead to injuries and emotional problems.

Lisabeth Fauble

The Best Lower Back Stretches During Pregnancy

Pregnancy can bring about many changes to the body. To help alleviate an achy back, try performing these stretches.

Kimberly Smith

How To Prevent Hurting Your Knees When You Walk Downhill

By taking a brisk walk several times a week, you can improve your heart health while strengthening your bones and muscles over time.

Amanda Vining

These Three Bad Habits Are Wrecking Your Hips

Because humans are bipedal, we rely on our hips for generally moving around. If one or both hips are in pain, there can be significant disruptions to your day.