Fitness

Although people use these terms interchangeably, chin-ups and pull-ups target different muscle groups: One engages your upper back and arm muscles while the other activates your back, chest, and shoulder muscles.

Those interested in fitness will probably have noticed that foam rollers are seriously trending. Here's why you should consider using one, too.

As any true gym lover will know, the only bad thing about getting sweating is that you then have to wash your hair. Or, maybe not.

Whether you're training for your next marathon, or in the first weeks of a couch-to-5k program, one thing you've probably discovered already is that running can be tough on the knees. While running can provide a safe and effective workout, running on a treadmill carries some particular challenges.

It's a reasonable question to ask. Are we doing something about our belly fat when running on the treadmill? Happily, that answer is yes.

The humble pushup is an exercise that engages muscles throughout your entire body. You can perform them anywhere and without any equipment, but should you?

A simple squat is a foundational movement that is key to getting fitter and stronger, but sometimes, squatting can lead to an aching back long after you've racked your weights and left the gym.

Regular workouts are, surely, good for your health. However, more and more people are working out too much - and that can have disastrous effects on the body.

While the treadmill may appear like a one-trick pony to some, there are loads of ways to maximize the use of this piece of exercise equipment. Here are a few ways to vamp up your routine while on a treadmill.

One form of exercise seems to have stood the test of time — yoga. If you've considered yoga in the past but never pulled the trigger, here are just a few health benefits that may encourage you to roll out your mat and get started.

Hot yoga is often hailed for its ability to improve flexibility, burn a whole lot of calories, and help you destress, and has long been loved by celebrities. However, there are also some potential downsides to the practice that you should know about before you give it a go.

The kettlebell swing is a good and easy exercise that needs just one piece of equipment — the kettlebell. But if you're squatting during your kettlebell swings, you're doing it wrong.

Have you ever been to the gym and seen somebody lifting an impressive amount of weights, and then you happened to notice they're barefoot or just wearing socks? As it turns out, these bare-or-stocking-foot lifters aren't just doing it to show off their stinky feet.

Whether you consider walking to be your main source of exercise or not, you're probably aware of the number of steps we should be taking every day — usually around 10,000, right? Well, not exactly.

Yoga, Pilates, yogalates — you're bound to have heard of one of them! What you may not have heard, though, is whether or not one is better than the other.

Don't save your ab exercises for the end of your workout, says Luke Worthington, a human movement specialist and elite personal trainer. In fact, for the best workout overall, you should activate your abs and core muscles as part of your warmup to prime them for the work ahead.

'Better sore than sorry!' fitness trainers are known to say, urging you to hit the gym instead of sleeping in. What, though, if you exercise... but don't feel even slightly sore the next day?

Anyone who attended gym class at school will know what a push up is. But nowhere near as many will know the reason why they're so popular. However, not all push ups are the same. And experts believe those who resort to knee push ups are doing more harm than good.

Spinning isn't just a workout — it's a phenomenon. You know from the moment you climb astride that metal straddle, you can look forward to the glory of sweat, endorphins, and a furnace-like burn of calories. However, there are a few risks to keep in mind before you hop on.

It's been a long day, and maybe you managed to check off everything on your to-do list except exercising. Now it's nearly time to hit the hay, and you're thinking about lacing up for some quick cardio. Better late than never, right? Wrong.

If you're going to go to the effort of working out, you want to make sure you're getting the most out of it that you can. If you're serious about staying fit and healthy, experts believe that the time of day you choose to work out should be taken into consideration.

Whether you exercise three times a week or three times a day, it's important in that post-sweat session that you make time for a proper cool down. An integral part of any cool down is stretching. Here's why.

Whatever your preferred method of working out, if it's anything more strenuous than channel surfing, chances are it's going to make you work up quite a thirst. It's important that you pay attention to your body's desire for a drink since exercise can be dehydrating. What's the best one?

You might expect your calves or thighs to ache from running. But why on earth would you get a headache after a run? Your head would seem to be the only part of your body that wasn't involved in your workout!

f you've ever felt sick immediately after working out, know that you're not alone. And it's not necessarily because you're unfit.

One of walking's biggest (and often forgotten) benefits is weight loss. Here's what taking a walk every day really does for weight loss.

A barre workout will tone the glutes, hamstrings, and calves creating that long, lean dancer look. In other words, barre can completely transform your body. Here's how.