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Proper fitness plays an important role in your overall well-being, but it often means different things to different people. In other words, fitness is personal.

Whatever your idea of fitness, our expert tips span a wide range of topics. Training experts and athletes of all backgrounds offer practical advice about various fitness methods, from traditional cardio to strength-training activities to movement practices, like dance, yoga, and Pilates, while offering researched-backed insight about active recovery and rest and its role in a well-balanced fitness routine.

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If You Only Do 5 Exercises, a Physical Therapist Says These Are the Most Effective for Keeping You Pain-Free
November 30, 2023
If You Only Do 5 Exercises, a Physical Therapist Says These Are the Most Effective for Keeping You Pain-Free
If the time or energy you have to move your body is limited—or maybe you’re…
By Rachel Kraus
Deadlifts Help You Get Fitter Faster by Strengthening Multiple Muscles at Once
November 29, 2023
Deadlifts Help You Get Fitter Faster by Strengthening Multiple Muscles at Once
Head to the weight room of any gym, and you’re likely to see someone doing…
By Amber Sayer
This Is How You Can Take Back Control When Your Brain Is Yelling ‘Stop’ During a Tough Workout
November 28, 2023
This Is How You Can Take Back Control When Your Brain Is Yelling ‘Stop’ During a Tough Workout
You’ve likely heard some version of this time and time again from fitness instructors: Your…
By Alyssa Sparacino
How To Do a Full-Body Workout Using Just One (Awesomely Versatile) Piece of Equipment
November 27, 2023
How To Do a Full-Body Workout Using Just One (Awesomely Versatile) Piece of Equipment
I can deadlift 120 pounds, but I can really only do sets of bicep curls…
By Rachel Kraus
Here’s What Your Hips Are Trying To Tell You When They Pop During a Workout
November 26, 2023
Here’s What Your Hips Are Trying To Tell You When They Pop During a Workout
If you’ve ever been in the middle of a workout and noticed that your hips…
By Marissa DeSantis
‘As a 64-Year-Old-Trainer, These Are the 4 Things I Would Never Do at the Gym Anymore’
November 26, 2023
‘As a 64-Year-Old-Trainer, These Are the 4 Things I Would Never Do at the Gym Anymore’
Over the past 30 years, Liz Fichtner has been a Tae Kwon Do competitor, a…
By Rachel Kraus
Feel-Good, Low-Effort 'Zone 2' Cardio Workouts Offer Major Longevity Benefits
November 25, 2023
Feel-Good, Low-Effort 'Zone 2' Cardio Workouts Offer Major Longevity Benefits
We’ve all been at the gym and seen Billy. Billy is doing the most. He…
By Ali Finney
Wait, Is There Such a Thing as Shoes That Are *Too* Comfortable? Experts Say 'Yes'
November 24, 2023
Wait, Is There Such a Thing as Shoes That Are *Too* Comfortable? Experts Say 'Yes'
The age of the max-cushioned shoe is very much upon us. And if you’re as…
By Lauren Wingenroth
Just FYI: It’s Not Your Fault if Group Fitness Classes Feel Defeating
November 24, 2023
Just FYI: It’s Not Your Fault if Group Fitness Classes Feel Defeating
A couple of years ago, I went to a dance class I was thrilled for.…
By Ashley Broadwater
This Portable Infrared Sauna Is the Peloton of Recovery Tools—Here’s Why a Physical Therapist Recommends Investing In One
November 22, 2023
This Portable Infrared Sauna Is the Peloton of Recovery Tools—Here’s Why a Physical Therapist Recommends Investing In One
Once a luxury reserved for the nicest spas and gyms, you might've noticed infrared saunas…
By Well+Good Editors
When You’re Exercising While Pregnant, 'Listening to Your Body' Isn’t Always Enough
November 22, 2023
When You’re Exercising While Pregnant, 'Listening to Your Body' Isn’t Always Enough
The language of exercise changes when you become pregnant. The exhortations most of us have…
By Rachel Kraus
How the ‘French Approach’ to Health Changed My Wellness Routine and Lowered My Stress Levels
November 20, 2023
How the ‘French Approach’ to Health Changed My Wellness Routine and Lowered My Stress Levels
It’s easy for Americans to romanticize life abroad… whisking away to a foreign locale and…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
This Kettlebell Workout Will Fire Up Your Core—Without a Crunch in Sight
November 20, 2023
This Kettlebell Workout Will Fire Up Your Core—Without a Crunch in Sight
Core exercises and kettlebells might not sound like they go hand in hand. The former…
By Rachel Kraus
Hot Girl Hikes Are the New Hot Girl Walks—And They’re Even Better for Your Heart, Balance, and Mental Health
November 18, 2023
Hot Girl Hikes Are the New Hot Girl Walks—And They’re Even Better for Your Heart, Balance, and Mental Health
When I moved to Denver in July, I was so eager to hit the trails…
By Jessica Giles
The Case for ‘Test Driving’ Your New Year’s Resolutions Before January 1
November 16, 2023
The Case for ‘Test Driving’ Your New Year’s Resolutions Before January 1
Towards the end of every year, I catch myself lamenting how much my health and…
By Helen Hope
Yes, Caffeine Will Improve Your Athletic Performance. But How Much Is Too Much?
November 15, 2023
Yes, Caffeine Will Improve Your Athletic Performance. But How Much Is Too Much?
Caffeine is a well-studied and effective ergogenic aid. That means it improves endurance and speed.…
By Erin Davis
What Does It Mean if Taking Slow, Deep Breaths Feels Ridiculously Hard?
November 15, 2023
What Does It Mean if Taking Slow, Deep Breaths Feels Ridiculously Hard?
You’ve been breathing your whole life, so it should be easy to just “take a…
By Helen Hope
Amp Up Arm Day by Swapping Your Dumbbells for a Kettlebell
November 13, 2023
Amp Up Arm Day by Swapping Your Dumbbells for a Kettlebell
Dumbbells might hog most of the attention on the gym floor, but kettlebells can be…
By Rachel Kraus
The Grab-and-Go Pre-Workout Snacks Sports Dietitians Always Fuel Up On
November 12, 2023
The Grab-and-Go Pre-Workout Snacks Sports Dietitians Always Fuel Up On
By now, you probably know nutrition is important for optimal performance when it comes to…
By Erin Davis
Doing These 6 Pelvic Floor Exercises After Giving Birth Can Help Prevent Leaking, Prolapse, and Pain
November 12, 2023
Doing These 6 Pelvic Floor Exercises After Giving Birth Can Help Prevent Leaking, Prolapse, and Pain
A lot can happen to your body during pregnancy. You may begin to swell in…
By Lauryn Higgins
How Parents Can Give Their Kids a Healthy, Joyful Relationship to Fitness
November 11, 2023
How Parents Can Give Their Kids a Healthy, Joyful Relationship to Fitness
When runner Shannon Brady returns home from a race, there’s still more distance to cover:…
By Kells McPhillips
Here’s How To Tell if Tight Hamstrings Are Behind Your Low Back Pain—And 5 Ways To Loosen Them Up
November 10, 2023
Here’s How To Tell if Tight Hamstrings Are Behind Your Low Back Pain—And 5 Ways To Loosen Them Up
Your lower back has been aching for weeks now, but no matter how much you…
By Amber Sayer
Lifting Weights Doesn’t Only Make Us Physically Stronger—It Can Support Trauma Healing, Too
November 09, 2023
Lifting Weights Doesn’t Only Make Us Physically Stronger—It Can Support Trauma Healing, Too
Alyssa Ages was no stranger to the gym when she had a miscarriage in her…
By Xenia Ellenbogen
Feel Like a Girl on Fire (in a Good Way) With Alicia Keys’ 3 Go-To Endurance Exercises
November 08, 2023
Feel Like a Girl on Fire (in a Good Way) With Alicia Keys’ 3 Go-To Endurance Exercises
Anna Kaiser has trained her fair share of celebrities and regular exercisers alike over the…
By Lauren Wingenroth
Add This Balance-Building Workout to Your Repertoire To Strengthen Both Your Body and Mind
November 06, 2023
Add This Balance-Building Workout to Your Repertoire To Strengthen Both Your Body and Mind
Balance can be like the canary in the coal mine of overall health. Because it…
By Rachel Kraus
6 Ways That Owning a Dog Can Majorly Boost Your Longevity
November 05, 2023
6 Ways That Owning a Dog Can Majorly Boost Your Longevity
In the past year, my parents' lives have taken a remarkable turn for the better.…
By Anne-Marie Williams
A Pro Pickleball Player Shares 6 Secrets to a Stronger Pickleball Serve
November 02, 2023
A Pro Pickleball Player Shares 6 Secrets to a Stronger Pickleball Serve
As a tennis player who turned pro when she was just 14 years old, Parris…
By Rachel Kraus
Going on a Llama Walk Was the Stress-Buster I Didn’t Know I Needed
November 02, 2023
Going on a Llama Walk Was the Stress-Buster I Didn’t Know I Needed
As someone with diagnosed complex post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and anxiety, I’ll try just about…
By Rebecca Strong
Longevity Doctors Suggest Making These 3 Tweaks to Your Fitness Routine To Stay Healthier for Longer
November 01, 2023
Longevity Doctors Suggest Making These 3 Tweaks to Your Fitness Routine To Stay Healthier for Longer
Over the last decade, researchers have established that lifestyle choices are directly linked to increased…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
This Is What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You if Abs Exercises Never Seem To Get Any Easier
October 31, 2023
This Is What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You if Abs Exercises Never Seem To Get Any Easier
In the quest for strong abdominal muscles, you might be crunching and planking your heart…
By Cathy Nelson
Why You Need To Change Your Workout Routine in Perimenopause
October 30, 2023
Why You Need To Change Your Workout Routine in Perimenopause
You’re experiencing telltale symptoms like hot flashes, irritability, trouble sleeping, and weight gain, and even…
By Lauren Finney Harden
‘I’m a Paralympian and Dietitian, and Here’s What I Eat Before a Marathon’
October 29, 2023
‘I’m a Paralympian and Dietitian, and Here’s What I Eat Before a Marathon’
When Paralympian Susannah Scaroni went to grad school to become a registered dietitian, her daily…
By Jennifer Heimlich
Boost the Cardio and Strength-Building Benefits of Walking by Trying the 'Rucking' Trend
October 28, 2023
Boost the Cardio and Strength-Building Benefits of Walking by Trying the 'Rucking' Trend
My husband Kenny is a wildland firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service and at the…
By Kate Hull
Even the Global CEO of Barry’s Has Low-Energy Moments—Here’s How He Pushes Through (and When He Backs Off)
October 27, 2023
Even the Global CEO of Barry’s Has Low-Energy Moments—Here’s How He Pushes Through (and When He Backs Off)
The Barry’s red room is known for being a place where you leave everything you…
By Rachel Kraus
45% of Girls Drop Out of Sports by Age 14—Dove and Nike Are Teaming Up To Change That
October 25, 2023
45% of Girls Drop Out of Sports by Age 14—Dove and Nike Are Teaming Up To Change That
The first few years of teenhood are straight-up torture. Between changing bodies, raging hormones, and…
By Zoe Weiner
3 Trainer-Approved Tips for Preparing Your Body—and Your Workout Routine—for Daylight Saving Time
October 25, 2023
3 Trainer-Approved Tips for Preparing Your Body—and Your Workout Routine—for Daylight Saving Time
The end of daylight saving time is right around the corner (November 5, to be…
By Maeve McCormick
Could At-Home Cupping Devices Help You Find Pain Relief?
October 24, 2023
Could At-Home Cupping Devices Help You Find Pain Relief?
Cupping became known to the masses as a recovery method for elite athletes when swimmer…
By Rachel Kraus
How To Make Power Exercises an Explosively Awesome Part of Your Fitness Routine
October 23, 2023
How To Make Power Exercises an Explosively Awesome Part of Your Fitness Routine
If you’ve ever taken a physics class, certain formulas, like force equals mass times acceleration,…
By Rachel Kraus
This Is the Wellness Routine That Keeps Tennis Icon Billie Jean King in Ace Shape at Age 79
October 22, 2023
This Is the Wellness Routine That Keeps Tennis Icon Billie Jean King in Ace Shape at Age 79
In 1973, Billie Jean King was busy. In the span of just a few months,…
By Lauren Wingenroth
How Do the Health Benefits of Pickleball Compare to Tennis?
October 21, 2023
How Do the Health Benefits of Pickleball Compare to Tennis?
As the popularity of pickleball has soared, it’s earned a certain reputation: “tennis for old…
By Amber Sayer
Actually, Heel Striking Isn't Really So Bad for Runners After All
October 20, 2023
Actually, Heel Striking Isn't Really So Bad for Runners After All
If you’ve ever spent an inordinate amount of money after running a race to purchase…
By Lauren Wingenroth
Yes, Even Recreational Athletes Can Get REDs—Here's What Anyone Who's Active Should Know
October 19, 2023
Yes, Even Recreational Athletes Can Get REDs—Here's What Anyone Who's Active Should Know
As a division 1 cross-country and track runner at the University of Michigan, Erin Finn…
By Allison Torres Burtka
These 3 Somatic Exercises Can Help You Navigate the Depression and Grief That Can Come With the Change of Seasons
October 19, 2023
These 3 Somatic Exercises Can Help You Navigate the Depression and Grief That Can Come With the Change of Seasons
As the days get shorter and the temperature drops, the feelings of fall coziness typically…
By Jasmine Marie
These Are the 2 Most Important Components of an Effective Strength Training Program, According to Science
October 18, 2023
These Are the 2 Most Important Components of an Effective Strength Training Program, According to Science
If it seems like the weight room at your gym is getting busier these days,…
By Rajpal Brar
The 4 Best Stretching Apps To Loosen All Your Tight Muscles, Ranked by a Certified Trainer
October 17, 2023
The 4 Best Stretching Apps To Loosen All Your Tight Muscles, Ranked by a Certified Trainer
I’m gonna be honest: I hate stretching. But, as a certified trainer, I also know…
By Amber Sayer
Dumbbells Sneakily Work More of Your Muscles Than You Realize
October 16, 2023
Dumbbells Sneakily Work More of Your Muscles Than You Realize
I don’t know about you, but sometimes doing bodyweight exercises like squats or lunges, it…
By Rachel Kraus
New Science Shows Sitting 10 Hours a Day Increases Dementia Risk, but Here’s What You Can Do if You Have No Other Choice
October 15, 2023
New Science Shows Sitting 10 Hours a Day Increases Dementia Risk, but Here’s What You Can Do if You Have No Other Choice
When you think of dementia, you probably imagine a cognitive disease that becomes more likely…
By Rebecca Norris
The Movement Mantras That Nike Trainers Use To Motivate Every Flow, Run, or Sweat Session
October 13, 2023
The Movement Mantras That Nike Trainers Use To Motivate Every Flow, Run, or Sweat Session
Everyone's been there: You're in the middle of a hard workout after a long day,…
By Maeve McCormick
Doing 10 Minutes of Yoga Nidra at Night Cut the Time I Typically Spend Lying Awake in Bed in Half
October 12, 2023
Doing 10 Minutes of Yoga Nidra at Night Cut the Time I Typically Spend Lying Awake in Bed in Half
The term yoga nidra literally translates to “yogic sleep.” When I first learned this, my…
By Brittany Hammond
Want Better Balance and Coordination? Make Like T-Swift’s Beau and Try an Agility Workout
October 09, 2023
Want Better Balance and Coordination? Make Like T-Swift’s Beau and Try an Agility Workout
Thanks to Taylor Swift’s love life, the girlies are showing an unprecedented interest in American…
By Rachel Kraus
'I'm an 81-Year-Old Trainer, and These 5 Moves Gave Me Enough Leg Strength To Hike Across My State—Despite Arthritic Knees'
October 08, 2023
'I'm an 81-Year-Old Trainer, and These 5 Moves Gave Me Enough Leg Strength To Hike Across My State—Despite Arthritic Knees'
An arthritis diagnosis often leads people to cut back on exercise. Initially, that was the…
By Jennifer Heimlich
Why Yes, We Absolutely Do Want To Hear Spice Girl Mel B’s Advice on Fitness in Your 40s
October 08, 2023
Why Yes, We Absolutely Do Want To Hear Spice Girl Mel B’s Advice on Fitness in Your 40s
From “spice up your life” to “if you wanna be my lover, you gotta get…
By Rachel Kraus
A Moulin Rouge Dancer Shares the Health and Fitness Routine She Follows To Dance 2 Shows a Night 6 Days a Week
October 07, 2023
A Moulin Rouge Dancer Shares the Health and Fitness Routine She Follows To Dance 2 Shows a Night 6 Days a Week
The storied Moulin Rouge, a theater tucked under its historic namesake windmill, might conjure up…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
The Big 3 Benefits of Moderate-Intensity ‘Zone 2’ Cardio Training, From a Dietitian’s Perspective
October 06, 2023
The Big 3 Benefits of Moderate-Intensity ‘Zone 2’ Cardio Training, From a Dietitian’s Perspective
Have you heard of “Zone 2” training? This buzzy style of cardio exercise is backed…
By Dominique Michelle Astorino
7 Easy Ways To Turn Walking Into a Workout for Your Abs
October 05, 2023
7 Easy Ways To Turn Walking Into a Workout for Your Abs
Walking is all the rage these days. And for good reason: It’s an accessible, low-impact…
By Amber Sayer
Trying the 'Cozy Cardio' Trend Made Exercise Fun for Me Again
October 05, 2023
Trying the 'Cozy Cardio' Trend Made Exercise Fun for Me Again
I've tried all kinds of exercise: hopping on the elliptical, yoga sessions, Zumba classes, hot…
By Ashley Broadwater
Want To Double Down on the Mood-Boosting Benefits of Exercise? Try an Affirmation Workout
October 04, 2023
Want To Double Down on the Mood-Boosting Benefits of Exercise? Try an Affirmation Workout
Science shows that positive self-talk during workouts is linked with better athletic performance and motivation. But the…
By Rachel Kraus
Working Up to a Burpee Is Its Own Complete Workout—This Beginner-Friendly Routine Shows You How
October 02, 2023
Working Up to a Burpee Is Its Own Complete Workout—This Beginner-Friendly Routine Shows You How
Love them or hate them, burpees are a staple of HIIT, strength, bootcamp, and even…
By Rachel Kraus & Zoe Weiner
Actually, It Turns Out All Those Warnings Not To Stretch Before Working Out Were Wrong
September 29, 2023
Actually, It Turns Out All Those Warnings Not To Stretch Before Working Out Were Wrong
Holding long stretches used to be considered an integral part of any warm-up before a…
By Rajpal Brar
8 Expert Ways To Make Running in the Rain Less Miserable (and Maybe Even... Fun)
September 28, 2023
8 Expert Ways To Make Running in the Rain Less Miserable (and Maybe Even... Fun)
Most runners probably know that “nothing new on race day” applies to everything you’re going…
By Lauren Wingenroth
Here’s How Warming Up With a Meditation Can Make You a Better Runner
September 27, 2023
Here’s How Warming Up With a Meditation Can Make You a Better Runner
Running and meditation have a lot in common. Breath is a central part of both…
By Rachel Kraus
Why Bedtime Yoga Does Double Duty as a Way To Prepare You for Sleep
September 25, 2023
Why Bedtime Yoga Does Double Duty as a Way To Prepare You for Sleep
You've tried melatonin and magnesium, taking some deep breaths after you crawl under the covers,…
By Rachel Kraus
Are Hoka’s New Hiking Boots As Lightweight and Waterproof As They Promise? We Put Them to the Test
September 24, 2023
Are Hoka’s New Hiking Boots As Lightweight and Waterproof As They Promise? We Put Them to the Test
Slippery soles, barely there cushioning, tight spots that all but guaranteed blisters—it’s a miracle that…
By Megan McCarty
This Is the No. 1 Core Workout That the World’s Oldest Competitive Ninja Athlete Swears By at Age 71
September 24, 2023
This Is the No. 1 Core Workout That the World’s Oldest Competitive Ninja Athlete Swears By at Age 71
Ginny MacColl never played a competitive sport until her 60s. From the third grade to…
By Natalie Arroyo Camacho
How Community Can Keep Your Relationship With Running Strong
September 20, 2023
How Community Can Keep Your Relationship With Running Strong
Sometimes you can’t wait for a date, and other times it all seems like a…
By Rachel Kraus
Boost Posture, Mobility, and Balance in Just 14 Minutes With This Resistance Band Workout for Seniors
September 18, 2023
Boost Posture, Mobility, and Balance in Just 14 Minutes With This Resistance Band Workout for Seniors
As the years add up, we often feel the effects of our daily lives in…
By Kate Hull
Yet Another Reason To Hit the Weight Room: It’s Linked to Skin Rejuvenation
September 17, 2023
Yet Another Reason To Hit the Weight Room: It’s Linked to Skin Rejuvenation
It’s no secret that exercise is great for us physically and mentally, but it turns…
By Cathy Nelson
To Keep Girls in Sports, We Need Better Coaches. Here’s How Nike Is Helping
September 15, 2023
To Keep Girls in Sports, We Need Better Coaches. Here’s How Nike Is Helping
There’s no arguing that it’s an exciting time for women’s sports. Earlier this year, the…
By Lauren Wingenroth
This Gentle Yet Energizing Stretch Routine for Seniors Will Bring Some Movement to Your Mornings
September 11, 2023
This Gentle Yet Energizing Stretch Routine for Seniors Will Bring Some Movement to Your Mornings
If the words creaky, tight, and sluggish define your mornings, a dose of breath and…
By Rachel Kraus
One Simple Way To Turn Your Walk Outside Into a Mind-Soothing Exercise? Take It Silently
September 09, 2023
One Simple Way To Turn Your Walk Outside Into a Mind-Soothing Exercise? Take It Silently
If you’re looking for a new way to exercise, TikTok always has you covered. From…
By Ashley Broadwater
What Counts as a ‘Brisk Walk’? It Depends on Your Age
September 08, 2023
What Counts as a ‘Brisk Walk’? It Depends on Your Age
If you’re looking to improve your cardio fitness, immune system, metabolism, and mental health, regular…
By Cathy Nelson
Orangetheory’s New Strength Class With a 10,000-Person Waitlist Launches This Month
September 06, 2023
Orangetheory’s New Strength Class With a 10,000-Person Waitlist Launches This Month
Strength training is burning orange hot right now. Case in point: The heart rate–based group…
By Rachel Kraus
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