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17 Myths You Shouldn’t Believe About Fitness After 50

Being over 50 isn't too late to get in shape. Here's a look at myths you should never believe about fitness at mid-life.

This Is Why Your Brain Never Wants You to Exercise

Turns out there’s a biological reason why you’d rather sit on the couch than exercise. Here’s what it is—and how...


The 15 Best Workouts for People Who Hate Exercise

Hate working out? Allergic to gyms? Don't sweat it. Simply choose one of these fun activities and watch your fitness...


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50 Sneaky Things Making You Gain Weight

If you feel like you're trying your hardest but the numbers on the scale are climbing, these could be the...


9 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Start a New Running Workout

When you commit to a running program for the first time, you expect to break a sweat and lose some...


10 Secrets for Choosing a Health Club

Finding the right spot to go to is half the battle to getting fit. Find out what to look for...


The One Exercise That Will Flatten Your Stomach in 10 Minutes

Jelly belly, no more. Here's how you can get a flat stomach in a pinch.


How This 71-Year-Old Marathon Runner Stays Just as Fit as She Was at 20

She's been running marathons for 50 years and won't stop now.


These 2 Exercises Can Cut Your Risk of Heart Disease in Half

These two routines have been found to be fairly effective at warding off heart disease.


The One Mistake You’re Making That Could Sabotage Your Workout

Hint: it has to do with which exercise you start your workout with!


How to Lose Belly Fat, According to a Victoria’s Secret Model Trainer

Looking to slim your waistline? Find out the best exercises to lose belly fat, thanks to top tips from one...


If Your Squats Don’t Follow These Steps, You’re Doing Them Wrong

Proper form is the key to get the most out of your workout.

8 New Workout Trends You’ll See Everywhere in 2018

Breakout your sneakers and swimsuits! Here are the newest workouts focused on community, technology, and restoration that are motivating more...


The Best Exercise for Your Heart

Working up a sweat—consistently—is the key to cardiovascular well-being.


5 of the Best Exercises to Beat Holiday Stress, According to Science

Between going to parties, shopping for last-minute gifts and tying up loose ends at the office, the holidays can quickly...


What You Need to Know About Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)

You schedule Saturday as your big workout day and feel strong after a great run and an even better session...


This Is the Best Exercise to Flatten Your Belly, According to Science

Yes, there's finally a science-backed way to get the six-pack you've always dreamed of.


This is the Absolute Best Way to Build Muscle, According to Science

Science has tested exactly what it takes to tone up, so you don't have to.


10 Surprising Things That Could Happen When You Start Doing Yoga

There's more to this centuries-old practice than meets the eye. So roll out your yoga mat and check out the...


5 Gadgets Guaranteed to Get You Off the Couch

Ever notice how new technology seems specifically designed to turn us into couch potatoes? These days, with the click of...


7 Science-Backed Ways Exercise Improves Students’ Grades

According to a recent study, kids who are active 20 minutes before a test tend to score better. In fact,...

What You Should Know About Preserving Muscle Mass

As we age, our muscles tend to shrink and weaken. Here’s a primer on what to watch out for and...


11 Bizarre Weight Loss Tricks That Actually Work

You may look crazy doing these things to lose weight, but they'll actually work for you!


8 Exercises That Flatten Your Belly (Without a Single Crunch)

Crunches were once the answer to sit-ups, the gym warm-up of our elementary school days. Now both abdominal exercises have...


4 Prediabetes Mistakes to Avoid

Prediabetes can put you on the fast track to full-blown illness. Here are four simple steps to turn things around...


16 Ways to Lose Weight Walking

Walking may be the most popular form of exercise, but that doesn’t stop it from getting a little boring. Challenge...


How to Look Younger: 10 Secrets Even Your Best Friend Doesn’t Know

Do you think you look older than you feel? If you improve your appearance, you'll feel better, too.