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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: How to Trust Yourself at the Gym
By Maggie Fazeli FardOur fitness editor shares her struggle to find a fitness regimen — and mindset — that’s effective and fun.
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6 Tips for Your First Indoor Cycling Class
By Kaelyn RileyAdvice to help you feel empowered and ready to ride.
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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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How Reliable Is the Data on Gym Machines?
By Andrew HeffernanThe answer depends on what you’re measuring.
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What’s the Best Warm-Up for Strength Training?
By Andrew HeffernanLearn the moves for the Yoga Push-Up Complex, a great way to warm up before a strength session.
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Do You Have to Eat Protein Immediately After a Workout?
By Andrew HeffernanWhy the advice to “optimize in 45” may still hold true.
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Extreme Workouts and the Rhabdo Risk
By Michael DregniLearn how to spot — and prevent — this rare but life-threatening condition.
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What Should I Do With My Legs During Pull-Ups?
By Yael GrauerThere are several ways to use your legs to make pull-ups easier or harder.
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Is it OK to Lock My Elbows During Upper-Body Exercises?
By Yael GrauerIt’s okay to straighten your arms, but don’t lock them. Here’s why.
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Why Do I Yawn While I’m Exercising?
By Yael GrauerIt’s not because you’re bored. Here’s why yawning might make you more alert and boost your performance.
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Why Your Fitness Mindset Matters
By Andrew HeffernanThe key to sticking with a workout program may be strengthening the “muscle” between your ears.
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Your Best Running Stride? The One You Use Naturally
By Michael DregniExperienced and novice runners should just trust their instincts, says a new study.
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Pregnancy and Your Core
By Jennifer BlakeHow does being pregnant and giving birth affect core health?
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What is Protein Pacing?
By Lauren BedoskyMany professional athletes eat protein at regular intervals of the day — but protein pacing is beneficial for everyone.
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How to Make a Slosh Pipe
By Kaelyn RileyShake up your at-home exercise regimen with this simple and versatile full-body workout tool.
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Does Having Sore Muscles Mean I Had a Good Workout?
By Lauren BedoskyThere are several reasons why you might feel muscle soreness — but workout quality is not one of them.
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Breathe Like a Yogi
By Jonny KestYoga has been this teacher’s path to spiritual freedom. It can be yours, too.
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New Tabata Routines
By Lauren BedoskyA personal trainer offers several suggestions to spice up your Tabata workout — plus, a four-move Tabata workout.
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How to Create a Strong Core
By Jennifer BlakeStrengthening your muscles is only one part of the equation. Learn how posture, breathing, and coordination can make your center more stable and solid.
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The Minimalist Workout
By Andrew HeffernanThis DIY workout offers a strength and cardio challenge — with no gym, no weights, and almost no space required.
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Fitness Fix: Lunge With Confidence
By Jennifer BlakeClean up your lunge technique with these four strategies.