Fitness - Health Digest

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.

Fit people using the treadmills in a gym

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.

Kharissa Forte

Golfing Has Surprising Health Benefits For You As You Age

Between walking from one hole to the next, and using your core to stabilize a good swing, golf proves to be good for both your physical and mental well-being.

Anne Taylor

The Unexpected Effect Riding A Bike Has On Your Lungs

Here is another reason to start biking more.

Anne Taylor

The Dangerous Mistake You Might Be Making With The Leg Press Machine

Read this before you use the leg press machine at your gym.

Catherine Caruso

Here's Why You Should Measure RPE At The Gym

RPE, or the rate of perceived exertion, is a method of measuring the intensity of your exercise regimen. Here are the benefits of tracking your RPE.

Amy Boyington

Easy Habits That Will Help You Stay Healthy At Work

Focus on your mental and physical health when you work, no matter how busy you are. Here are easy habits that can help you stay healthy at work.

Fit people running on treadmills in a gym

Andra Picincu

The Big Mistake You're Making On The Treadmill

Treadmill training can be safer than running outside, but you still need to follow basic safety rules. Here's the big mistake you're making on the treadmill.

Catherine Caruso

Everything You Need To Know About Orangetheory Fitness

Orangetheory is an hour-long workout program that uses a combination of cardio and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). Here's how you can benefit from it.