4 Fun Fitness Trends for 2024
New workout trends that can help shake up your routine this year
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It's (Exercise) Snack Time!
Quick bursts of physical activity throughout the day can be just as good for your health as longer workouts
50-Year-Old Muscles Just Can’t Grow Big Like They Used to – the Biology of How Muscles Change With Age
Older people still get valuable health benefits from exercise, including improved strength, physical function and reduced disability
How Women of All Ages Can Prevent Osteoporosis
Tips for keeping your bones healthy and strong
Do You Really Need to Drink 8 Glasses of Water a Day? An Exercise Scientist Explains Why Your Kidneys Say ‘No’
Healthy people can actually die from drinking too much water
When Working Out Makes You Sick to Your Stomach: What to Know About Exercise-Induced Nausea
Exercise-induced nausea is quite common, so why does this happen and how can you prevent it?
Group Exercise May Be Even Better For You Than Solo Workouts – Here’s Why
If you've been considering joining an online group class – or been encouraged to by others – here are some research-based reasons why that might be a great idea
I’m Hiking the Appalachian Trail From Home. Here’s How You Can, Too.
My phone is helping me complete the 2,190 mile virtual hike, starting from my own front door.
Big Resolutions, Small Changes: What Science Tells Us About Changing our Behavior
2020 brings the opportunity for fresh starts and resolutions, but every resolution brings the question: How will we keep the promises we make to ourselves?
The Benefits of High-Intensity Workouts
All exercise has its benefits, but there is one form that may give you a boost in the bedroom—strength and high-intensity workouts.
Exercise Mistakes You Don't Need to Make
Exercise is important at every age. Once you reach middle age, the benefits of exercise are crucial to good health. Try these tips to help you avoid common exercise mistakes.
Best Fitness Apps for Women
Looking for some extra motivation? These fitness apps will put a little pep in your step.
Everything you need to know about women’s health — in one place.
15-Minute Cardio Workout You Can Do Anywhere
This cardio workout is great when you’re on the road, pressed for time and have no access to traditional exercise equipment.
5 Best Exercises During Pregnancy
It may be tempting to spend most of your downtime relaxing on the couch and avoiding physically activity, but staying active offers so many benefits for mom and baby. Try these exercises if you've been cleared by your doctor!
Be Inspired: This Boomer Girl Designs Activewear for Post-50 Women
Jacqueline Hook decided to leave her corporate job and start her own business. The result was a company that makes activewear for mature women.
Work Out at Home? Yes, You Can!
Not everyone is able to go the gym—or wants to. Check out these ways to work out and stay fit at home.
In a Fitness Rut? Try 'Fit Crashing'
If your exercise routine always involves the same activity—going for a 30-minute run, doing the elliptical, pushing play on the same video—you may be in a rut. Get out of it and find something you love by "Fit Crashing."
Mommy-and-Me Total Body Workouts
It can be hard to find time to exercise when you have kids, but if you include them, you can always squeeze in your workouts—and have fun!
My Post-50 Yoga Journey: Time to Celebrate Accomplishments
Tackling a challenge in midlife—like becoming a yoga instructor—can lead to great satisfaction, better health and a sense of accomplishment.
6 Effective Core Exercises for All Levels
While you might want that tighter core so you can look better in a bathing suit, there are real, practical reasons why you should strengthen that core.
Walking: The Cheap, Easy Workout
Walking is a simple and inexpensive exercise that has been shown to offer numerous benefits for bones, muscles and joints.
The Importance of a Strong Core
A strong core provides everyday health benefits like good posture, flexibility, balance and no back pain.
