The Shortest Mile
By Gina DeMillo WagnerIncrease your aerobic capacity and strength in just four short laps around a standard running track.
Department: Form & Function
Creative Cardio
By Nicole AdamsonNot one for marathons on the elliptical machine? Maximize the burn and minimize the boredom with these innovative options.
Peak Fitness
By Andrew HeffernanTired of your usual fitness grind? Try this energizing Hyperfit workout from record-setting adventure athlete Sean Burch.
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Get Your Core Off the Floor
By Gina DeMillo WagnerStill crunching to strengthen your core? Try Vertical Core Training, which recruits more muscles for a more effective workout.
The Right Timing
By Andrew HeffernanFat loss? Muscle gain? A little extra bat speed at your next softball game? Reach the fitness goal of your choice by speeding up—or slowing down—the tempo of your lifts.
Kettlebells for Everybody
By Gina DeMillo WagnerThese low-tech wonders offer a super-effective full-body workout.
Build Your Balance
By Gina DeMillo WagnerNo offense to your wobble board—but the best way to improve your balance may be to keep at least one foot on solid ground.
Kick It Up a Notch
By Bob CooperMartial arts aren’t only for action heroes and kids. The training is a great workout for the rest of us, too.
Good Sport
By Gina DeMillo WagnerWe tell our kids to play fair, to be team players. But are we practicing what we preach?
Join the Movement
By Matt FitzgeraldMore than a hot fitness trend, functional training can help teach your body to move more effectively in specific sports —not to mention everyday activities.
Take It Outside
By Fernando Pages RuizWhen the best weather of the year arrives, you want to be out there soaking it up. Here’s what you need to know to make your outdoor workouts as effective as they are fun.
Core Essentials
By Andrew HeffernanThese days, nearly everyone at the gym seems to have embarked on a “core-training” regimen of some kind. But what exactly does that mean? (Hint: It’s not about abdominal crunches.)
Making the Rounds
By Matt FitzgeraldCircuit training can rev up your metabolism and extend your endurance. Find out how.
The Squeeze-It-In Strength Workout
By Matt FitzgeraldOnly have a half-hour to get your resistance workout done? These five moves will do the trick.
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Fresh Thoughts on Fitness Nutrition
By Krista Scott-DixonGet the latest phase-by-phase advice on what to eat for optimal fitness progress — and what to avoid.
Customize Your Cardio
By Bob CondorCardio workouts are not a one-size-fits-all proposition. Here’s how to make your program work better for you.
Your Fitness Personality
By Gina DeMillo WagnerFind out how personality-typing systems can help you discover activities and regimens you’ll really enjoy.
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Critical Mass
By Carla BirnbergDo you have trouble putting on muscle mass? Learn the right way to gain the healthy weight you want.
The Need for Speed
By Bob CondorKids have the right idea: They love racing and chasing and seeing just how fast they can go. Here’s why adults should pick up the pace, too.
What Now?
By Gina DeMillo WagnerWhether you’re in your 30s or your 70s, following an age-specific fitness regimen can keep you looking and feeling your very best.