Fitness

Watching your young child learn to swim for the first time can feel scary. But experts recommend starting them sooner rather than later.

Some might consider sliders as the enemy of any workout. However, factoring in the equipment for any exercise is actually more beneficial than you think.

If you've been striving for picture-perfect abs to post on social media, the reality is that the perfect six-pack abs may not be obtainable for most people.

Fasted workouts are exercise routines that take place on an empty stomach, but is this necessarily a good idea? Here is what you should know.

While it's common knowledge that fitness benefits overall well-being, sometimes habits don't stick. If that's the case for you, here's how to fix that.

You know that exercise is important for your health, but are you adequately prepping your body for your workout? Here are the stretches you should be doing.

While you might be hesitant to exercise regularly if you have bladder control issues, not exercising can make your problems worse.

There are a million ways to work out, but back in the '90s people preferred attending a step aerobics class. It seems the exercise is making a comeback.

Erin Oprea has trained many celebrities from the music world, and now she's bringing her fitness tips to an app. She shared her best tips for toning your legs.

Similar to yo-yo dieting, yo-yo exercising is when you start a new fitness routine, only to eventually abandon it and start all over again.

If the air quality is above 100, certain segments of the population might be at risk, such as older adults, children, or those with lung or heart disease.

Running is a popular way many people get exercise. But injuries like shin splints can sometimes impede our progress. Here's why they happen.

Here's what you need to know before you take your pup on its first run.

Does gym class bring back memories you'd wish your brain would erase? Do you dread the thought of doing cardio? There may be a correlation between the two.

Suspension trainers have grown in popularity, and if you haven't used them yet, you may want to start. Here's what the science says about their benefits.

Believe it or not, you don't actually have to go the gym to burn calories. In fact, there are many ways you can burn 100 calories just going about your day.

Exercise offers a number of health benefits, but is there a time of day that is better to exercise? Research suggests there may be, and it may differ by gender.

Foam rolling has grown in popularity in many fitness circles. But what are the actual benefits to expect when adding it to your routine?

Strong abs support your body in other ways, such as reducing lower back pain, increasing athletic performance, and improving posture and stabilization.

Intercostal muscle strains are a common cause of chest pain, with about 21% to 49% of musculoskeletal chest pain arising specifically from these muscles.

You may have weak glutes without even realizing it.

Resistance bands are popular tools that are used to build muscle, strength, and flexibility. Here is what to know about the benefits they have to offer.

High-intensity interval training (HIIT) is a fitness technique with many health benefits, and may be particularly appealing for people who are short on time.

Here's another reason to work out regularly.

Functional training exercises help strengthen and prepare your body for the things you have to do every day. Here are some moves you should add to your workout.

While there's no doubt that exercise benefits your health, you should still know when to stop. Excessive physical activity might actually harm your heart.

Award-winning actress Jennifer Aniston knows how to stay in shape. She recently shared one way she likes to keep fit, involving a hybrid of cardio workouts.