Strength - Health Digest

Anne Taylor

The Dangerous Mistake You Might Be Making With The Leg Press Machine

Read this before you use the leg press machine at your gym.

Henry Halse

Important Muscles You're Probably Ignoring At The Gym

If you do the same exercises all the time during your gym workouts, you might develop injuries while potentially ignoring some important muscles.

Catherine Caruso

Why It's Important To Engage Your Core During Workouts

Working out can get way more efficient if you learn to engage your core. While you may feel the burn more, experts say it has many benefits.

Zrinka Peters

The Real Reason Muscle Recovery Gets Harder With Age

Fitness enthusiasts know muscle needs time to recover post-workout, but there's a real reason why muscle recovery gets harder with age.

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.

Eileen Conroy

Is Deadlifting Dangerous?

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

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.

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

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.

Catherine Caruso

This Is Why Is Active Recovery Is So Important

Recovering after an intense workout is a crucial aspect of fitness. But did you know recovery also includes moving your body? Here's why you should consider it.

Catherine Caruso

What Is A Dynamic Warm-Up?

Not all stretching methods are created equal and some forms are better at preparing the body for a workout. Here's why you should consider dynamic stretching.

Fit man using the seated bench press machine

Andra Picincu

Why You Should Stop Using The Seated Bench Press Machine At The Gym

Exercise machines are popular to use at gyms to get your fitness on, but you may want to stop using the seated bench press machine.

Nicole LaMarco

What Happens To Your Body When You Use A Rowing Machine Every Day

Rowing machines offer many benefits beyond improving your physical fitness. Here's how this exercise changes your body and can get you to your goals faster.

Kimberly Smith

What Happens To Your Shoulders When You Do Pushups Every Day

Pushups are a great bodyweight and resistance exercise. Here's what happens to your shoulders (and body overall) when you do pushups every day.

Kimberly Smith

What Are The Benefits Of Battle Ropes?

Battle ropes are a fun and effective workout equipment, but what are the real benefits of using them as part of your fitness routine?

A woman laces up a pair of running shoes

Anne Taylor

What's The Difference Between Weightlifting And Running Shoes?

The type of shoes you wear while exercising makes a huge difference in your workout. Both weightlifters and runners need specific types of footwear.

A man holding a kettlebell's handle as the weight rests on the floor

A. Sooter

What Your Trainer Might Be Getting Wrong About Kettlebell Swings

Some trainers focus on getting height in the kettlebell swing by using the upper body, rather than via an explosive hip extension. This can cause injuries.

Nicole LaMarco

Why The Fire Hydrant Exercise Should Be Part Of Your Routine

The fire hydrant is a simple exercise you can do almost anywhere, with no equipment needed. Not only does it strengthen the body but it can also prevent injury.

Agnes Erickson

What You Should Know Before Working Out With A Weighted Vest

Working out with a weighted vest can be a great way to build strength and conditioning. Here's how to choose the right fit and mitigate your risk of injury.

Kimberly Smith

You Should Never Look Up During Your Plank. Here's Why

One of the best things about planks is that they are easy to modify according to your fitness level. One thing you should never do, however, is look up.