Unlike a warmup, which increases blood flow to working muscles, an activation routine is a specific set of exercises designed ...

Working out with resistance bands can do all this and more, which is why we asked trainers and fitness experts to share the ...

ON THE BACKSIDE of each of your upper arms is an unsung hero. With the right amount of consistent, balanced strength training, you can give it the attention it deserves—and in doing so, stretch the ...

When it comes to lower-body workouts, deadlifts get a lot of attention. But they have a lesser-known cousin that delivers many of the same benefits, with the added advantage of needing less weight to ...

Two physical therapists share ways to modify six popular exercises if you have knee pain and signs it's time to see a doctor.

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor, about hip-width apart. Lift your hips up in the air with ...

If we’re lucky, we age. If we’re active, we may be able to avoid getting old. Increasing our physical strength and flexibility while improving posture and balance can pave the way for aging well and ...

It’s not which workout you choose, but how you do it. By Amanda Loudin Hypertension affects more than half of America’s adult population. It is a leading cause of stroke and heart attack, and often ...

If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, you probably have shortness of breath during physical exertion. Regular exercise may seem intimidating, but it’s actually ...

Power yoga is an effective form of functional exercise because its dynamic approach and full-body movements build strength, ...

Japanese walking this. Hot Pilates that. Trendy workouts may be top of mind, but one question always remains: How much exercise per week do you actually need to be healthy? While you might think it’s ...