Fitness - Health Digest

Catherine Caruso

Things You Didn't Know Your Fitness Tracker Could Do

While fitness trackers are more commonly known for their pedometer function, they can do a lot more than just count your steps.

Anne Taylor

The Real Difference Between Hammer Curls And Bicep Curls

Hammer curls and bicep curls are both great ways to strengthen your arm muscles. But what's the difference?

Catherine Caruso

Pushups Versus Sit-Ups: Which One Is Better For You?

Pushups and sit-ups are both dynamic exercises that target specific muscle groups. But is one exercise better than the other for your health?

Anne Taylor

The Best Time To Drink Pre-Workout

Pre-workout can offer many benefits, but it is important to take it at the right time.

Woman doing pushups or pressups exercise, wearing grey pants. Close-up of hands.

Nicole LaMarco

This Is Why Pushups Are Hurting Your Neck

If doing pushups causes neck pain, poor form is probably the culprit. Craning your neck is one common cause.

Robin Rothstein

Running Versus Swimming: Which One Is Better For You?

Whether you prefer running or swimming as a means of squeezing exercise into your schedule, you can't lose. Science says both have long-term health benefits.

Nicole LaMarco

The Worst Mistakes Everyone Makes On The Elliptical

The elliptical machine offers many benefits to your overall fitness -- but make sure you're not making these mistakes when you're using it.

Catherine Caruso

What To Expect During Your First Boxing Class

When you show up for your first boxing class, expect conditioning exercises on top of boxing-specific drills that will require focus and concentration.

Catherine Caruso

What To Expect During Your First Orangetheory Class

Expect to track your heart rate as you perform cardio and strength training in Orangetheory Fitness classes.

Catherine Caruso

The Surprising Way Pushups Affect Your Core

Pushups can help strengthen and stabilize your abdominal muscles, because proper form involves keeping your hips from sinking during every set.

Catherine Caruso

This Is What Happens When You Take A Break From Exercising

Consistent and regular exercise is essential for maintaining your strength and endurance, but sometimes your body just needs a break.

A. Sooter

Why Shoulder Taps Should Be Part Of Your Workout Routine

Shoulder taps are a type of anti-rotation exercise that helps stabilize and strengthen your core.

Catherine Caruso

When You Work Out Naked, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Exercising in the nude might be better for you than you think. While it won't help you lose more weight than when you're fully clothed, it has great benefits.

A young man uses the bench press at the gym

Anne Taylor

Push-Ups Versus Bench Press: Which One Is Better For You?

Anyone looking to improve their upper body strength should know about push-ups and the bench press. But which one is better for you?

Maria Faller

The Real Reason Gym Memberships Are So Hard To Cancel

Many gyms build a business model on the premise that most people won't go, and this plan generates massive income, so gym contracts discourage cancellations.

Catherine Caruso

You Should Find A New Personal Trainer If This Happens

A good personal trainer can teach you workout techniques appropriate to your fitness level, and focus on your needs, not their priorities.

A couple does a circuit training workout

Anne Taylor

The Real Health Benefits Of Circuit Training

Circuit training is a broad term that refers to a type of workout that combines cardio and strength training. Here are the health benefits of this exercise.

group workout class using Pilates reformers

Agnes Erickson

What Is A Pilates Reformer

A Pilates reformer consists of a carriage with a sliding platform held back by adjustable springs, and dates back to the first Pilates studio in New York.

A woman exercises on the elliptical at home

Anne Taylor

This Is What Happens If You Never Do Cardio

If you hate cardio workouts, you may be tempted to skip them. However, you'll lose some important health benefits if you stick to strength training alone.

Maria Faller

What Happens To Your Body When You Do Flutter Kicks

This core-activating movement works your abs, hip flexors, quads, and lower back, as well as burning fat.

Anne Taylor

You Should Stop Running If This Happens To You

Running is an excellent form of exercise, but it comes with risks for athletes at any level.

Andra Picincu

Think Twice Before Doing Upright Rows At The Gym. Here's Why

Despite their potential benefits, upright rows can lead to painful injuries. Proper form is key to avoiding those scenarios.

Maria Faller

How To Know When It's Time To Increase Workout Intensity

It's time to ramp up intensity when you've been doing the same workout for up to six weeks and haven't noticed any changes in your body ... or you're bored.

Lauren Alexander

The Best Workouts For People Who Hate Lifting Weights

There are plenty of ways to work out, and many of them do not even involve stepping into the gym or lifting a single weight.

Anne Taylor

Elliptical Vs StairMaster: Which One Is Better For You?

There are many cardio machines to choose from at the gym and many people are confused about which is best for them.

Maria Faller

The Worst Time Of The Day To Go To The Gym

Any time is a good time to head to the gym, but to maximize your gains and minimize your wait time and frustration, avoid busy times.

Jorie Mark

How To Tell When It's Time To Get New Running Shoes

When do you need to send your sneakers out to pasture? A good rule of thumb is every 300 to 500 miles, but this isn't a hard-and-fast rule by any means.