From Google searches to message board posts, no other part of the body draws as much inquiry as the muscles comprising the core. Lean, defined abdominals and obliques have not only become the emblem of fitness, they provide logistical support…
After an intense cardio workout, you may find that your heart rate stays elevated for longer than seems normal. In most cases, this isn’t something to be alarmed about, so you can let your body handle it in its own…
Push-ups are hard. Pull-ups are even harder — especially if you don’t have access to a pull-up bar — so it can be discouraging when so many upper-body workouts include both of those moves. Luckily, there are a multitude of…
There is no name more synonymous with home fitness than P90X — the program created by Tony Horton that proves you don’t need a gym to get in shape. It is the workout that brought BODi into millions of homes…
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, start your fitness journey, or achieve just about any other personal goal, mental strength plays a big role. But how do you keep those positive vibes going when life gets stressful? Sometimes all it takes is a simple reminder or…
A search for “does farting burn calories” used to bring up a seemingly plausible stat that a single fart burns 67 calories, which quickly spread online. A calculation in your head (erring on the side of generous) probably puts you…
Stretching, like warm-ups and cooldowns, might seem optional, but these aspects of exercise are just as important as your actual workout. There are so many benefits to stretching, for beginners and active folks of all fitness levels. “Stretching improves your…
There’s no lower-body exercise that’s more aptly named than the surrenders exercise. Because after just a few reps, you will want to give up. Our advice? Don’t. “The surrender exercise is a killer quad exercise that will challenge your lower body strength and mobility,” says…
Burgers loaded with special sauce and layers of cheese sandwiched between a giant bun isn’t exactly the model for a wholesome, nutritious meal — especially when it comes from a fast-food chain. But, burgers don’t have to be completely off-limits…
Named for Japanese researcher Dr. Izumi Tabata who developed the method, Tabata training is a four-minute form of high-intensity interval training (HIIT) that follows a specific cadence: Perform 20 seconds of exercise at maximum effort followed by 10 seconds of…