Fitness - Health Digest

Lauren Alexander

14 Ways To Stay Fit When You Don't Have Time To Exercise

Finding ways to squeeze in a quick fitness routine can be relatively easy. Discover 14 ways to stay fit, even when your schedule doesn't allow it.

Ally Arcuri

Popular Exercise Classes, Ranked Worst To Best

Which group exercise classes are the right fit for your body, goals, and lifestyle? Here are some popular fitness classes, ranked from worst to best.

overweight woman with doctor measuring waist

Lauren Alexander

14 Common Causes Of Belly Fat

Even after dieting and exercising, abdominal fat can still linger. Here are some of the most common causes of belly fat and how to avoid them.

Molly Hurford

Why Working Out When You're Sore Is Riskier Than You Think

Everyone gets a little sore after a workout — and you might be surprised to find out that doing another workout while you're aching might be the worst decision.

Eileen Conroy

Exercise Mistakes You're Making That Are Hurting Your Joints

You may experience joint pain if you engage in high-impact activities. But there are ways to decrease the negative effects of such activities.

Eileen Conroy

Is Yoga Really Considered Strength Training?

Yoga can be gentle or challenging, depending on what style and class we choose. But are we ever building muscle in any of these classes?

Anne Taylor

Does Training Your Abs Actually Help Get Rid Of Belly Fat?

Are those crunches really doing anything?

Ally Arcuri

The Best Arm Workouts You Can Do Without Weights

COVID-19 has kept the doors of many gyms closed. Luckily, there are many options for upper body and arm workouts that you can do without weights.

Jay Wilson

When You Do Pilates Every Day, This Is What Happens To You

Are you trying to decide if a daily Pilates practice could be a good fitness solution for you? Health Digest has you covered.

Anne Taylor

What Are The Health Benefits Of Swimming?

Here are a few reasons you may want to hit the pool.

Eileen Conroy

Is Deadlifting Dangerous?

Deadlifts are a total body exercise, targeting your core, glutes, hamstrings, back, and quads. But are they unsafe?

Robin Zabiegalski

The Best Exercises You Can Do While Sitting At Your Desk

Counteract the ill effects of sitting for hours on end by getting up and moving regularly. Here are the best exercises you can do while sitting at your desk.

Agnes Erickson

What Is Cardio Yoga?

Cardio yoga combines the poses of a typical yoga flow with a higher-intensity cardio workout. These are the benefits of picking up cardio yoga.

Niko Vercelletto

Abduction Versus Adduction: What's The Difference?

Adductor and abductor exercises can be confused for each other due to their similar-sounding names. But there are key differences between them and here's what they are.

Light skinned hands inside a purple resistance loop

Sarah Hannah Gomez

Mistakes You're Making With Resistance Bands

There are ways you can misuse a resistance band. And just like with a machine at the gym, proper usage is key to avoid injury and to get the best results.

Andra Picincu

The Exercise You Should Try Instead Of Triceps Dips

Tricep dips are an easy exercise to perform almost anywhere. However, there are certain risks associated with this movement and experts say to try this instead.

Nicole LaMarco

The Exercise You Should Try Instead Of Curtsy Lunges

Curtsy lunges may be tempting to try since they're a type of lunge that targets the outer thigh. But certain risks come with this movement and here's what they are.

Jay Wilson

How Henry Cavill Transformed Himself To Play Superman

What does it take to become the Man of Steel? Here's the intense routine Henry Cavill followed in order to transform into Superman.

Sandy Masinter

The Best Exercises For Older Adults

Loading enough physical activity into your day is important to quality of life. Here are some of the best exercises for older adults.

Catherine Caruso

Do Your Muscles Actually Turn To Fat If You Stop Training?

It's often said that muscles can turn to fat if we aren't exercising. But here's the truth behind what happens when we stop building muscle and start developing fat.

Anne Taylor

Cycling Versus Swimming: Which One Is Better For You?

Is one of these exercises better than the other? Here's what you should know.

Andra Picincu

Here's What Cycling Really Does To Your Knees

Low-impact cycling puts less stress on the knees than other forms of exercise. But poor form and the repetitive motion of the legs can lead to overuse injuries.

Man lifting hand weights smiling down at 2 kids

Erin Marie

Is 15 Minutes Of Exercise Enough?

Can exercising for 15 minutes during your day have a positive impact on your health? You might be surprised what squeezing in a short workout can do.

Lisa Pawlak

Workouts You Can Do With Your Whole Family

When you are a busy parent, it can be challenging to get enough exercise. Here are some ideas for workouts you can do with your whole family.

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Knees When You Do Leg Extensions

The leg extension machine is one of the most popular machines in the gym. Here's what happens to your knees when you use it.

Three family members go for a walk in a garden, one walking with a cane and the other two on either side of her holding her arms

Ruth Clark

How Can A Daily Walk Affect Your Blood Sugar?

For inactive adults aged 60 or older who were at risk for glucose intolerance, 15-minute walks after each meal helped them experience better glycemic control.

Anne Taylor

Can Jumping Rope Help You Burn Belly Fat?

Jumping rope is a fun exercise, but can it help you burn belly fat?