If you’re new to fitness: Start with more rest days as your body adjusts to movement and added resistance, Vasquez recommends. As a benchmark, the US Department of Health recommends 75 to 300 minutes ...

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A strength coach reveals whether cardio or bodyweight workouts burn belly fat faster—and why both may be best after 40.

However, if you gradually increase the weight of your kettlebell or your reps each week, you may see an increase in muscle strength, says Tamir. That’s because you’re forcing your muscles to adapt to ...

Strength and mobility are key to living independently as you age. A new book by an orthopedic surgeon and a trainer explain how to maintain joint and bone health.

Pop star Lizzo admitted that she tried Ozempic and other trendy weight loss drugs after denying accusations that she used medications to shed weight. “It’s not easy,” Lizzo confessed during a ...

Grab the KB by the bell with both hands and position it against your chest. Stand erect with a hip-width stance and your toes ...

First, if you have any preexisting conditions, such as osteoporosis, talk to your doctor before starting any new exercises. Then, Milton recommends starting by meeting yourself where you’re at: ...

Your allergy pill might be working against your gym goals. A new study explains why histamine is essential for fitness gains.

Pushups and step count are a byproduct, not a definition, of fitness. It’s not even about your “why.” Dig deeper for your true definition of “fit” – it’s worth it.

If you're trying to build muscle on a meatless diet, soybeans should be one of your closest friends. These are some of the ...