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The Recovery Zone
By Alisa BaumanYou're willing to push yourself, even when it hurts. But do you know when to back off — and why? If not, it may be time to give your body a break.
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BREAK IT DOWN: The Wall Ball Toss
By Maggie Fazeli FardDevelop core stability and cross-body coordination.
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Hit Your Glide in Cross-Country Skiing
By Steve WaryanGood form is the key to more efficient — and enjoyable — Nordic skiing. Two Olympians share their secrets.
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4 Cold-Weather Activities to Boost Fitness
By Sarah Tuff DunnComplement your favorite indoor workout routines with these cold-weather pursuits.
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BREAK IT DOWN: The Dead Bug
By Maggie Fazeli FardDevelop core stability and cross-body coordination.
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The Ups and Downs of Ladder Workouts
By Maggie Fazeli FardAs she gets back into a gym routine, our fitness editor relies on ladder workouts for volume, skill work, and a little mindset magic.
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Is It Better to Get A Hip Replacement Later in Life?
By Craig CoxApparently so — the older the better for joint replacement, according to recent research.
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The Skater Jump
By Maggie Fazeli FardThis lateral move builds lower-body strength — and boosts cardio at the same time.
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Move to Lift Your Mood
By Michael DregniFeeling anxious? Angry? Hostile? Depressed? There may be an exercise to help with that.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: My Anchor
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor explains why an annual kettlebell-swing challenge brought an unexpected benefit during turbulent times.
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How Exercise Heals
By Susan GainesRegular physical activity can help us recover more quickly, heal more easily, and get an edge over all kinds of disease and injury. In fact, exercise may just be nature’s best medicine.
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Does Exercise Boost the Immune System?
By Craig CoxExercise is an immune booster, but if you've been exposed to or are recovering from COVID-19, you might want to take it easy, according to a recent analysis.
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10 Sets, 10 Reps: German Volume Training
By Nicole RadziszewskiLooking for a no-frills way to get strong, fast? Try Charles Poliquin’s modified German Volume Training plan.
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The Art of the Warm-Up
By Gina DeMillo WagnerYou've probably been told that you should warm up before exercise, but has anyone shown you how?
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25 Ways to Make Time for Fitness
By Gina DeMillo WagnerToo busy to work out? Doubtful. The truth: Finding moments to move is entirely within your grasp.
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BREAK IT DOWN: The Renegade Row
By Maggie Fazeli FardImprove your form on this advanced plank move to boost functional abdominal strength and prevent injury.
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4 Ways to Fine-Tune Your Yoga Practice
By Nicole RadziszewskiReap the physical and mental rewards of this ancient tradition — safely, and at your own pace.
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Exercise Can Boost Immunity and May Reduce Risk of COVID-19
By Craig CoxNew guidelines by the American College of Sports Medicine recommend exercise as a strategy to avoid a severe case of the virus.
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How to Up Your Skateboarding Game
By Sarah Tuff DunnTake your skateboarding skills to a gnarly new level with these pro tips.
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12 Quick Preworkout and Postworkout Snacks
By Nicole RadziszewskiGo light before your workout — and try to eat a postworkout snack within an hour or two of your workout for recovery.
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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Start Where You Are
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhile running with Olympian Carrie Tollefson, our fitness editor rekindles her love of an old pastime.