Fitness - Health Digest

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Lauren Alexander

The 14 Best Ways To Stay Fit During The Summer

With sunshine and warm temps, summer brings many opportunities to get outside and keep fit. Here are some of the best ways to take advantage of the season.

Niko Vercelletto

The Difference Between Compound And Isolation Exercises

There's a lot of information online about compound versus isolation exercises and which are the best for muscle building. Here we discuss both.

Anne Taylor

Squats Versus Sumo Squats: Which Is Better For Your Glutes?

Sumo squats and traditional squats both work your lower body, but one is better than the other when it comes to targeting your glutes.

Jay Wilson

The Real Benefits Of Using A StairMaster

The StairMaster is one of those gym machines you might walk right past at the gym, but the benefits it can offer make the climbing cardio machine worth a try.

Isabel Cohen

Why You Should Consider Activating Your Central Nervous System Before A Workout

The central nervous system (CNS) plays an important role in your workout, so here's why you should consider activating it before getting your fitness on.

Jay Wilson

14 Things You Can Do During Active Recovery

Recovery days are a vital part of exercise, but recovery doesn't have to mean sitting around doing nothing. Read on for the best active recovery exercises.

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Kharissa Forte

Which Of The 5 Weight Loss Types Will Work Best For You?

Integrative medicine doctor Taz Bhatia has created five different weight loss types that she associates with different ideal diets and exercise plans.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

The Pros And Cons Of Competitive Group Fitness Classes

Whether spin cycling, combat training, or HIIT, a competitive group fitness class might be your speed. Find out the pros and cons of getting fit with a group.

Kimberly Smith

Why You Should Add Mindfulness To Your Workout Routine

Exercise of course has its benefits, but being mindful while working out is extra beneficial. Here's why you should add mindfulness to your workout routine.

Catherine Caruso

Everything You Need To Know About Whoop Bands

Wearable fitness trackers have skyrocketed in popularity, and one fitness tracker that has been generating quite a bit of buzz as of late is the Whoop Strap.

Andra Picincu

Why Planks Are Hurting Your Neck

If your neck hurts when you perform plank exercises, you're probably doing something wrong. Here's what you can do to avoid injury or neck pain.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

How Are Pulse Squats Different From Regular Squats?

Even if legs aren't your favorite body part to train, don't skip squats on leg day, and be sure to practice the different variations such as pulse squats.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Here's Why Older Adults Should Start Doing More Yoga

While it's widely accepted yoga does wonders for flexibility, research is starting to discover other health benefits, and how yoga affects older populations.

Kharissa Forte

Should You Be Doing Reps Or Sets For Weight Loss?

Strength training, not just cardio, is vitally important for weight loss, and the way you approach your sets and reps is key.

Ciara Turner-Ewert

Why Deadlifts Are Hurting Your Lower Back

Lower back pain is a major complaint associated with deadlifts. Here's why they hurt your lower back and how you can prevent it from happening.

Catherine Caruso

Is F45 Fitness Actually Good For Your Body?

F45 training is a type of fitness program that is run out of F45 studios and gyms across the country and around the world. Is it actually good for your body?

Eileen Conroy

Are You Mentally Exhausted? Signs To Look Out For

The occurrence of mentally running on empty is also known as mental exhaustion. If you're not sure you're mentally exhausted, here are signs to look out for.

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Andra Picincu

What Happens To Your Body When You Go To The Gym Every Day

Going to the gym every day sounds like a healthy way to stay in shape. But are there any drawbacks? Here's what the experts have to say.

Jay Wilson

The Best Exercises That Will Strengthen Your Hips

Here is the ultimate list of exercises that can help you make your hips the strongest they've ever been. Time to warm up and take a look.

Melissa Szaro

Dangers Of Running You Never Expected

Don't let these dangers of running keep you on the couch, but remember them the next time you lace up those running shoes.

Catherine Caruso

The Best Stretches You Can Do Before Running

Running can be hard on the body for a number of reasons. But here are some great ways to stretch and prevent injury.

Andra Picincu

Should You Work Out At Home Or At The Gym?

Think working out isn't as effective as hitting the gym? Experts suggest surprising ways to get a great workout if you're without a fitness membership.

Brynna Standen

This Planking Mistake Could Do More Damage Than You Thought

The plank pose is a safe and effective way to build and maintain core strength. But without proper form, planking could cause injury in your neck and back.

Kimberly Smith

Never Forget To Do This One Thing When Strength Training

You should always warm up, have proper form, and breathe properly during strength training, but here's one thing you should never forget to do.

Anne Taylor

Why Squats Are Hurting Your Back

Squats should not hurt you're back if you are injury-free and doing them correctly.

Catherine Caruso

When You Ride A Bike Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Legs

If you're looking to step up your workout game, you might want to try riding a bike. As it turns out, riding a bike can be a great way to stay in shape.

Catherine Caruso

Why Bench Presses Are Hurting Your Back

Bench presses target upper-body muscles in the chest, shoulders, arms, and back. Executed incorrectly and this compound exercise can seriously hurt your back.