Fitness Tips

Does Rowing ‘Count’ as Strength Training? Here’s What Experts Had to Say

Don’t toss out those dumbbells just yet.

The 9 Best Hip Stretches for Women, According to Experts

Add these moves to your rotation whenever you start feeling like the Tin Man.

Tons of Strength Training Essentials Are on Sale at Walmart Right Now—Here’s What to Buy

The Surprising Way to Strengthen Your Hip Joint, According to Experts

Hint: Giving that ball and socket some love doesn't always mean more stretching.

16 Upper Glutes Exercises Personal Trainers Swear By for a Stronger Butt

Why your upper glutes deserve more love, and the best exercises to strengthen them.

6 Seriously Strong Beginner Kettlebell Tips, According to Top Peloton Instructors

Get comfortable (and strong) with this clutch training tool.

The 5 Best Pilates Exercises to Improve Flexibility

Stretch your limits with these gentle movements.

If Your Fitness-Focused New Year’s Resolution Isn’t Working, Try These 5 Expert-Backed Tactics

New Year's resolution not working out for you? Don't stress. Try these five New Year's resolution alternatives backed by experts.

Turn Your Bathroom Into a Hot Yoga Room in 5 Easy Steps

You don't need to spend tons of money on a studio membership or splice your busy schedule to get to class.

4 Beginner Treadmill Workouts for When It’s Too Cold to Get Your Steps Outside

Can't get your steps in outside? Don't worry: Try one of these expert-backed beginner treadmill workouts instead.

Dumbbells, Kettlebells, or Barbells: Which Is Best for Building Strength?

If you're looking to build strength, what's the difference between using dumbbells vs. kettlebells vs. barbells? Experts weigh in.

This Smart Ring Is Half the Price of the Oura—Here’s How It Stacks Up

Read one writer's review of the Qalo Qrnt Smart Ring and how it stacks up to the Oura Ring when tracking health and fitness metrics.

The Hack That Turned Me Into a Morning Workout Person—*Less* Coffee Required

Learn all about essential oils for energy when it comes to being ready to tackle morning workouts, according to an expert.

What’s the Difference Between an Active Recovery Day and a Rest Day?

Experts explain the differences between active recovery vs. rest days, the benefits of each, and when you should choose each.

The 5 Best Carbon-Plated Running Shoes for Faster and More Effortless Miles

Want to run faster and hit new personal records? Here are the best carbon-plated running shoes, according to an expert.

The Coros Pace Pro Running Watch Makes Me Feel Like I’ve Got a Coach (and Navigator) Right on My Wrist

One writer and runner shares their review of the Coros Pace Pro running watch and how it stacks up to competitors.

The 15 Best Muscle Activations That’ll Help You Maximize Your 2025 Fitness Goals

Whatever fitness intentions you have for 2025, there's one thing that'll make it easier: doing full-body muscle-activation exercises.

‘Obsessively Tracking My Fitness Data Was Ruining My Life. Here’s How I Learned to Chill TF Out’

Read one writer's experience with fitness data obsession and how they overcame the need to track every workout metric.

Science Says You Need a Pre-Workout Playlist. Here Are the 6 Best Songs to Get You in the Zone

The benefits of a pre-workout playlist are vast, according to research. Here are the songs experts recommend to pump you up.

The 4 Best Stretches for Your Hip Abductors, According to a Personal Trainer

Dealing with knee or back pain? It could be due to tight hip abductors. Here's how to stretch your hip abductors, per an expert.