Fitness - Health Digest

Karen Veazey

The Plank Variation That's Much Easier On Your Joints

Planks are one of the most versatile and effective exercises. But there is one variation you should try specifically because it's easier on your joints.

Agnes Erickson

The Workout Machine The Kardashians Swear By

Here is one exercise machine the Kardashians are swearing by.

Jorie Mark

The Big Mistake You Make When Eating After A Workout

When you're burning through hundreds of calories, enjoying some guilt-free indulgence seems like a fair reward. But you might be making this mistake.

Molly Hurford

When You Start Running, Don't Make These Mistakes

The biggest mistake new runners make is breaking into an intense run immediately, and trying to push the pace — and the distance — on the first run out.

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A. Sooter

What Are Double Crunches And Should You Add Them To Your Workout?

Crunches are a staple of most fitness routines for good reason: Core muscles keep us stable and balanced.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Biceps Vs Triceps: What's The Difference?

Below the shoulders and aside from the muscle groups which support them, the biceps brachii and the triceps brachii make up the bulk of your upper arms.

Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

The Worst Pushup Mistakes Everyone Makes

Pushups are often performed incorrectly. Watch out for these common mistakes so you can get the most out of your workout and avoid injury.

Molly Hurford

Why Doing The Same Workout Every Day Isn't A Such A Good Idea

If you've felt like your fitness has hit a wall, your workout plan might be to blame. This is why doing the same workout every day isn't such a good idea.

Agnes Erickson

The Workout That Keeps Bachelor Star Matt James So Ripped

Matt James appears to be a lover of the great outdoors and doesn't need a gym membership to keep his admirable physique.

Karen Veazey

When Your Heart Rate Gets Too High During HIIT, This Is What Happens

When you embark on an HIIT workout, you already know you're in for a challenge. But can you push it too hard? If so, what happens?

Molly Hurford

What You Should Do If You Have Hip Pain When Squatting

If you have tight hips, squats can also lead to some discomfort in your hip flexors, ranging from a mild feeling of tightness to a searing pain.

A. Sooter

Two Different Ways To Try Side Leg Raises

Exercises like the side leg raise target muscle groups that usually get overlooked, making them that much more important when planning a workout.

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A. Sooter

What Sparked Elizabeth Olsen's Passion For Exercise

Elizabeth Olsen doesn't hesitate to share her secrets, including the very personal reason exercise became important to her over the last decade.

Karen Veazey

The Right Way To Do Jumping Lunges

There are variations available on most exercises that can not only freshen up a routine, but challenge new muscles. The jumping lunge is one of these options.

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

Here's How You Can Use A Trampoline To Stay Fit

Individual trampolines have gained traction in the fitness industry as an exercise tool, for their full-body cardio workouts known as rebounding.

woman drinking supplement before workout

Molly Hurford

Pre-Workout Supplements: Are They Really Good For You?

Before you head to the gym to work out, you may be tempted to chug a pre-workout supplement to boost your performance. But you may be doing more harm than good.

Molly Hurford

The Right Way To Do A Reverse Plank

If you've mastered the plank, you may want to add a reverse plank into your routine for similar benefits.

Jay Wilson

When You Jump Rope Every Day, This Is What Happens To Your Body

How does jumping rope every day change your body? In this deep dive, we take a look at all things jump rope. Let's hop to it!

Katherine Alexis Athanasiou

How Shakira Stays In Such Great Shape Won't Come As A Surprise

At age 44, Shakira is in the best shape of her life. So what is Shakira's secret to her contoured and strong body? If you guessed dance, you're right.

Karen Veazey

Stamina Vs Endurance: What's The Difference?

The word endurance is often used in connection with vigorous aerobic exercise, but all exercises involve endurance, as well as another concept — stamina.

Karen Veazey

How Many Calories Do Pushups Burn?

The multi-purpose pushup is a great way to build strength through your entire torso while also targeting fat.

Molly Hurford

When You Don't Cool Down After Exercise, This Is What Happens

Taking a few minutes to cool-down after exercise isn't just so that you're a bit less sweaty when you finish — it's an important part of your workout.

Molly Hurford

Why You Should Try Adding Incline Push-Ups To Your Workout

For those who struggle to do a push-up, an inclined version is a smart starting point to teach you proper form, and it still has plenty of benefits for experts.

Maria Faller

What Are Step-Ups, And Why Should You Do Them?

You may think of leg warmers and big hair when you hear the words step-up aerobics, but are you aware of the impressive workout this fit routine offers?

Catherine Caruso

When You Don't Stretch For Your Workout, This Is What Happens

Stretching before and after a workout is more important than you might think. In fact, failing to stretch can cause harm to your body.

Molly Hurford

Skipping A Warm Up Is Riskier Than You Think

It sounds tempting to dive right into your workout, but skipping a warm up could lead to greater risk of injury, and it could impact your performance as well.

Nicole LaMarco

This Is How Long You Really Need To Hold Your Stretches

You've got to stretch at a certain time in your workout, and hold the stretches for a certain amount of time, to reap the benefits.