You likely felt inspired when you made that New Year’s resolution to get fit, but by mid-February your will may have waned. Here are tips to keep motivation on track.

Resistance bands come in various shapes, materials, and resistance levels, allowing you to personalize your workouts at home. Exercises can be done sitting, standing, or lying down. Resistance bands ...

If you regularly work out at home, you're probably used to doing the same moves over and over again. Repeating exercises week-on-week, while increasing the weight, is a great way to build strength — ...

Activation exercises aren't actually necessary to activate your muscles, but they do have some sneaky benefits when placed in ...

Climbing up sets of stairs is a natural part of life, but it's one that can easily leave you bent over and gasping for air. Even if you regularly work out, or maintain your endurance on fitness ...

You know that FitTok is a huge fan of buzzphrases. But seasoned gym girls know that not all social media trends are created equal—let alone worthy of replicating IRL. One that’s having a moment as of ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

When it comes to staying on top of your health, there’s a wealth of technology out there that can give you a boost. The best fitness trackers can help you keep on top of your step count and exercise, ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. October 21, 2025 Add ...