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Yoga for Athletes: There’s a Pose for That!
By Kelle WalshWant to take your game to the next level? Try these six yoga poses, customized to help with running, strength training, basketball, cycling, tennis, and swimming.
Fitness Tips
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Lap-Swimming Etiquette
By Heidi KelchnerDon’t let a crowded pool keep you from regular workouts. Here are six rules to know before you dive in.
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Expert Answers: What’s an Easier Way to Track My HRV?
By Lauren BedoskyMeasuring heart rate variability (HRV) used to involve a doctor’s visit. Now you can use smartphone applications to measure, track, and evaluate HRV on your own.
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Expert Answers: How Low Do I Need to Squat to Get the Full Benefits?
By Heidi WachterEvery body is different, so ideal squatting depth may be affected by factors such as your range of motion, strength, and current or past injuries.
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How to Fix a Flat Bike Tire
By Kaelyn RileyDon’t let your fear of a flat deflate your cycling plans. This quick tutorial will help you get back on the road again in no time.
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Yoga for Athletes
By Kelle WalshNew approaches are making this ancient practice work for those who exercise, play hard — and want to keep their edge.
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Strong, Fast, and Fit: Push to the Summit (Month 5)
By Andrew HeffernanMonth 5 is the toughest in our six-month training program, with longer workouts, challenging exercises, and fewer days off. Get ready!
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Expert Answers: What Are the Benefits of Collagen
By Maggie Fazeli FardCollagen — and its gelative derivatives — is used to support hair, skin, muscle, and blood-cell regeneration.
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Expert Answers: How Do I Choose the Right Style of Yoga for Me?
By Lauren BedoskySeeking a vigorous workout, total relaxation, or increased flexibility? Finding your yoga type depends on your end goal.
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Expert Answers: Is it Safe to Exercise Barefoot at the Gym?
By Lauren BedoskySure — if it’s done correctly. Here are some tips.
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Relearn to Walk
By Maggie Fazeli FardWhen it comes to walking, many of us have fallen into bad habits. But, by “relearning” to walk, we can improve our bodies and our minds.
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Country Strong: Q&A With Dave McElroy
By Experience Life StaffA longtime Life Time member shares his thoughts on faith, family, and a healthy way of life as he embarks on a country-music career.
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Extreme Exercise, Anger, and Your Heart
By Kaelyn RileyBeing angry during an intense workout may double your risk of having a sudden heart attack, according to a recent study.
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LIFE, UNEDITED: Show Up and Do the Work
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor recaps Month 3 of Pat Davidson’s 16-week “MASS” program.
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Mix Up Your Grip
By Lauren BedoskyTry these five alternatives to the standard overhand grip to make your pull-up work for you.
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Beyond the Core: How to Flex Your Neck
By Nicole RadziszewskiProtect your neck muscles with these two moves.
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Expert Answers: How Does Alcohol Affect My Workout?
By Lauren BedoskyWondering if you should hit the gym after a drink or two? Here’s what the research says.
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Strength in Repetition
By Michael DregniA new study suggests that more reps of light weights are just as effective as heavy lifting sessions.
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Beyond the Core: How to Strengthen Your Shoulders
By Nicole RadziszewskiIncrease shoulder mobility through extension, stretching and stabilizing with these two moves.
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Beyond the Core: How to Fix Your Feet
By Nicole RadziszewskiStrengthen and mobilize your feet with these two moves.
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Expert Answers: Exercises for Sore, Tight Hands
By Lauren BedoskyTry these quick 30-second stretches to relieve achy hands and forearms.