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Baby Boomers ushered in an unprecedented fitness revolution back in the '80s, and now, they're reaching retirement age and still enjoying the perks of physical activity, the survey suggests. More businesses are tailoring classes to better serve this aging population. “Even the frail elderly can improve their balance and ability to perform activities of daily […]
It happens every time I head out on the paved trails just steps from where I live in Indiana to log some miles. Somebody inevitably shouts something at me from their car as they pass by. I’ve heard everything from “Where’s the snow?” to “Are you asphalt skiing?” Those comments, which used to make me […]
While your bodyweight is one hell of an exercise tool, there are some upper-body muscles that are best challenged with external resistance, like dumbbells. For example, you can totally work your triceps and chest by doing "push" movements sans weights, like push-ups and triceps dips. You can challenge your shoulders with pretty much any plank […]
6-Step Yoga Routine to Loosen Your Hips – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image This 6-Step Yoga Flow Will Open Up Your Tight Hips this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s block ads! (Why?) Fitness – […]
I Tried an Xtend Barre Class—Here’s What the Workout Is Really Like – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s block ads! (Why?) Fitness – Health.com
Around mile 6, the dull ache in my stomach starting growing stronger. I felt simultaneously bloated, gurgly, and hungry—not a desirable combination anytime, but especially unpleasant during a half marathon. Yet instead of fixating on the pain, I simply accepted it and pushed onward. “You didn’t train for this race,” I told myself. “Of course […]
Whether you’re a beginner exerciser or a longtime gymgoer, the push-up can be a seriously challenging move. It requires technique, upper-body strength, and total-body coordination. There’s also the intimidation factor—the name alone can conjure bad boot camp class experiences or memories from grade-school fitness tests. If, like many folks, you struggle to perform push-ups correctly […]
People Are Editing Out Their Hip Dips on Instagram—Why This Woman Refuses To – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image People Are Editing Out Their Hip Dips on Instagram—but This Woman Refuses To this link is to an external site that may or may not meet […]
Rita Ora crushes fitness the same way she crushes singing, songwriting, and the red carpet. Which is to say, flawlessly. For evidence, see an Instagram video posted yesterday by celebrity trainer Ben Bruno in which the British pop star-slash-actress tackles a set of weighted reverse lunges with perfect form. You can check out the video […]
Anna Victoria Apologized for Making Her Fit Body App Workouts So Hard – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Anna Victoria Apologized to Her Followers for Making Her Fit Body App Workouts So Hard this link is to an external site that may or may […]
Fitbit Sale: Save Big on Fitbit Trackers in Their Valentine's Day Sale – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image Fitbit Is Having a HUGE Valentine's Day Sale on Some of Their Most Popular Trackers this link is to an external site that may or may […]
15 Transformations That'll Inspire You to Start Lifting Weights – Health Top Navigation Close Explore Health Profile Menu Follow us Close Share options Close View image 15 Transformations That'll Inspire You to Start Lifting Weights this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Let’s block ads! (Why?) Fitness […]
Suspension press-up Why Doing your press-ups holding suspension training handles allows your muscles to move through a greater range of motion to hit your chest, triceps and shoulders harder. It also forces your abs and lower back to work more to stabilise your torso. How Hold a handle in each hand with your body in […]
As a regular runner, I am no stranger to the world of sports recovery. I go for a 4-mile run a few mornings per week and usually do one longer run on the weekends, so I’m constantly stretching and foam rolling on my living room rug. I also used to get an hour-long deep-tissue massage […]
Lie faceup with your legs extended and arms on the floor by your sides. Lift both legs up toward the ceiling and lower them halfway, so that they're at about a 45-degree angle. Curl your head up and lift your arms a few inches off the floor, keeping your palms down. Pump your arms up […]