- Fitness Tips -
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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STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: Walk It Out
By Maggie Fazeli FardAmid the coronavirus crisis, a step challenge helps our fitness editor regain her footing.
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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.
- Fitness Tips -
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?
- Travel -
East Meets West
By Maggie Fazeli FardSeparated by decades and thousands of miles, a family reunites in Istanbul.
FMS Screen Test
By Jenny LiuThe Functional Movement Screen assesses seven basic movement patterns to identify tightness and weakness in the body - so you can correct them before they cause major problems.
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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.
- Fitness Tips -
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.
- Success Stories -
Tony Hofmann’s Success Story
By Tony HofmannAfter rising to the challenge of the Leadville 100, a retired U.S. Army colonel found new purpose in building a team of athletes willing to go the distance for veterans and service members with posttraumatic stress.
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The All-In-One Workout
By Andrew HeffernanThese do-anywhere workouts employ one very basic piece of equipment to build strength, endurance and athleticism — in 15 minutes or less.
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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.
- Fitness Tips -
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.
- Fitness Tips -
How to Up Your Skateboarding Game
By Sarah Tuff DunnTake your skateboarding skills to a gnarly new level with these pro tips.
- Fitness Tips -
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.
- Fitness Tips -
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.
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Adaptive Athlete: A Q&A With Paralympian Joe Delagrave
By Courtney Lewis OpdahlAfter a boating accident left him paralyzed at 19, one athlete found his passion in wheelchair rugby — and encouraging others to overcome obstacles.
- Fitness Tips -
How to Select Safe Fitness Supplements
By Michael DregniThere are so many fitness supplements to choose from. Here are six tips to make sure you're picking the right one for you.
- Fitness Tips -
Should I Use a Caffeine Supplement When I Work Out?
By Michael DregniIt depends. Here is the case for caffeine supplements — and some safety concerns as well.
- Workouts -
The Qigong Workout
By Nicole RadziszewskiThis stress-busting routine harnesses movement and breath to open your mind and invigorate your body.
- Sports/Recreation -
The Power of Play
By Jessie ShollWhy cutting loose is so good for our mental and physical health — and how to do it more often.
- Fitness Tips -
How to Fuel Up Before and After Your Workout
By Nicole RadziszewskiA look at the best things to eat pre- and postworkout.