Fitness and Training

This is how to do Barre Workouts

Jumping into a new workout style can be intimidating, and barre — a combination of Pilates, ballet, and yoga — is no exception. But rest assured, barre can easily accommodate anyone, regardless of fitness level or dance background (or lack thereof). “It’s a low-impact workout that’s not overly aerobic, so it doesn’t overstress the heart,” says Elizabeth Matzkin, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon and the...

What Happens to Your Body When You Run a Marathon

It’s the starting line for your first — or maybe tenth — marathon. You’ve got at least six months of consistent training under your belt, and you’ve managed to run 20 miles at least a couple of times. Your body knows what it’s like to run for several hours, and so does your brain. But what exactly does your body go through once the starting...
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How to Get Started With Walking Workouts: An Absolute Beginner’s Guide

You’re ready to start walking on a regular basis. So, is it as simple as getting out there and putting one foot in front...

Tricks to Help You Start Working Out

You know you should exercise. But how do you keep up your dedication to the gym or a training routine when your schedule is...

Healthy New Year’s Goals You Should Be Setting Right Now

The start of the year can feel like a time of endless possibilities — when you decide you’ll finally clean out your closet, find...

Things You Need to Know about Excessive Sweating

Do you find yourself wondering why you sweat so much? Relax. Everyone sweats. Sweating is a normal response to heat or anxiety,” says Hunter...

Best Stretches for healthy running routine

Flexibility training is an essential component of a healthy running routine. Regularly carving out time for flexibility exercises can help keep muscles flexible and...

Everything you need to know about Increasing your Walking Speed May Cut Diabetes Risk

Picking up your pace when you walk could offer extra protection against developing type 2 diabetes. In a new study published in the British...

All you need to know about the Strength Exercises for Walkers

You might think of walking as just a lower-body exercise. That’s not necessarily the case, says Carrie Boyle, a walking coach with the Bridgehampton,...

Mobility Exercises to Boost Your Health and Fitness

When was the last time you thought about doing a mobility workout? Just as you train for aerobic endurance, strength, and flexibility, you also...

The Best Yoga Poses for Beginners Everyone Should Practice

Yoga has proven benefits for both body and mind (pets optional). There are many great reasons to add yoga to your exercise routine. Yoga...

Is Too Much Sitting Bad for Your Health?

The human body is built for movement. The ancient Greeks and Romans recognized the importance of physical activity for proper health, and modern medicine...

Weird Things Running Does to Your Body

Running — at pretty much any pace — can yield major health benefits for the body. For example, one study looked at more than...

What is a Massage Gun, and Why Use One?

Massage guns are more popular than ever. Celebrities, professional athletes, and fitness influencers alike rave about their benefits. Can they help up your fitness...