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The Perfect Warm-Up
Crank out this cutting-edge, all-purpose body-priming routine in 10 minutes flat.
5 Ways to Get Your Fitness Routine Back on Track
Reviving an exercise routine can be frustrating and intimidating. Take it slow and easy by following these steps.
The Evolution of Aly Raisman
The former competitive gymnast and two-time Olympian opens up about surviving sexual assault and moving toward healing through mindfulness and advocacy.
4 Downsides of Nonstop Training
Smart athletes understand the value of backing off once in a while. Here’s why.
6 Hip Stretches to Improve Mobility and Strength
Keep your hips strong, mobile, and fit for a lifetime with these stretching and strength drills.
How to Strengthen Your Pelvic-Floor Muscles
Strengthen your pelvic-floor muscles with these two simple exercises.
Can You Build Muscle By Strengthening Your Nervous System?
The first step to building muscle might be “bulking up” your nervous system.
4 Signs You Need to Stop Working Out
Here are four common ways your body is telling you it needs a break — plus, how to get back on track.
The Resistance-Band Workout
Resistance bands are ideal for everyone, from beginners to elite athletes — and so is this lightning-fast, do-anywhere, fitness-band workout.
Op-Ed: Stay Healthy and Safe
A Life Time master trainer and registered dietitian on why the state of our health deserves more attention. Plus, four ways we can make strides in a healthier direction while respecting the safety guidelines.
STRONG BODY, STRONG MIND: What Are You Training For?
Motivation exists on a spectrum. Our fitness editor explains why it’s worth embracing the fluidity.
Is Your Goal Realistic?
Trainer secrets for setting yourself up to make it happen.
How to Up Your Winter-Biking Game
Snow is no longer off-limits for adventurous riders.
The Recovery Zone
You’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.
Group Training Boot-Camp Workout
Boot-camp-style workouts can help you build strength, burn fat, and connect with a community. Here are some expert tips for getting fit — and avoiding injury.
Uncommon Courage
In this episode, Olympian Mechelle Lewis Freeman shares her story of drive and commitment as she trained for the Olympics — and how she applies those same characteristics to the work she does today. She also offers advice we can all follow around owning our own path, staying true to our core beliefs, overcoming setbacks, and having the uncommon courage to go after what we want.
Turkey Day Tabata
Drop down and get your turkey on with a Turkey Tabata workout. Challenge yourself with six rounds of 20 seconds of exercise followed by 10 seconds of rest.
Hit Your Glide in Cross-Country Skiing
Good form is the key to more efficient — and enjoyable — Nordic skiing. Two Olympians share their secrets.
How Percussive Therapy Can Benefit Your Health
Muscles tight or sore? Stressed? Having trouble sleeping? These devices have risen in popularity as an at-home tool to help provide relief for a variety of symptoms and grievances.
4 Beginner Ways to Use Your Percussive Device
Do you have or are you thinking about getting a Hyperice or other percussive therapy device? Here are four ways we suggest using it.