Fitness

The Smith machine can be found at most gyms, but many fitness professionals caution against using it. Here's why.

Is Beachbody all it's cracked up to be? We did some digging and discovered the truth of the company.

In the '60s, skateboarding transformed from a toy to a sport. A skateboard offers more than transportation. In fact, skateboarding offers a full-body workout.

Rowing can work your core, tone your legs, and help you build upper body strength if you master the catch, the drive, the finish, and the recovery.

Gymnastics is known to improve motor learning, physical response, and learning skills, as well as self-confidence.

Bicep curls are simple, but many people do them incorrectly. Proper form includes keeping your shoulders back and chest up, and controlling the motion.

Physical activity is an important part of staying healthy. Here are the worst (and best) times of the day to work out.

Yoga is a great exercise for improving flexibility and strength. But there's a catch--it doesn't burn as many calories as you may think. Find out more here.

Deciding whether to include this exercise in your workout depends on your mobility, flexibility, and — most of all — shoulder health.

It can be hard to find the time to exercise during the work week, but is it enough to get in your activity on the weekends? Read on to find out.

Lightweight and mobile, resistance bands are an attractive workout option. But do these colorful elastic bands actually deliver results as strength training?

Fitness is key to a long, healthy life, but with exercise sometimes comes injury. With this in mind, we bring you the best and worst sports for your health.

Ultimate frisbee is a complex sport that builds up agility and conditions players through both sprinting and endurance running.

Since its inception in 2010, Orangetheory Fitness has become a popular workout craze. What's the untold story of this boutique fitness studio?

Pullups are a great exercise for the upper body, but what does it mean when you can't do one? Learn how you can build up to doing a pullup.

Resistance bands are the trick to help you ease into unassisted pull-ups: Start with a thick band, and switch to a thinner band as you get stronger.

Fitness trackers are popular accessories for runners, gym-goers, and other fitness enthusiasts. But how accurate are they, really?

It can be tempting to stretch the truth when telling your doctor how much you exercise, but here's why you need to be honest.

Walking 10,000 steps a day is a popular fitness goal, but it may not be necessary. Science indicates a different step goal we should be trying to reach daily.

Ankle weights may put you in mind of 1980s workout videos, but they're still a great fitness tool today. Read on to learn the benefits of using ankle weights.

What's the deal with swim-in-place, or stationary, pools? Dive in and find out

A good pair of shoes designed for your exercise routine will help you maximize your workout and minimize injuries.

For some people, like firefighters, staying in great shape is an important part of their job. But just how fit do you have to be to be a firefighter?

Regular exercise is great for your overall health, but outdoor workouts are even better. Nature helps calm your mind and challenges your muscles in unique ways.

If you were around in the '90s, you likely remember the Bowflex, the ultimate piece of exercise equipment that dominated infomercials. What ever happened to it?

Whether you're a longtime lover of the brand or completely unfamiliar with the company, here are some things you probably don't know about Peloton.

If you saw the movie "Baywatch," you probably took note of actor Zac Efron's ripped shoulders and eight-pack abs. Here's how he achieved those results.