Fitness

What you eat after running a 5K is as important as what you eat before. Learning which nutrients help refuel you and which to avoid can help you recover faster.

A heating pad can help relieve soreness and pain. But if you don't have one, a homemade heating pad may work just as well. Here are four easy ways to make one.

With the rise of jump rope inspiration on social media, this beloved child-friendly exercise is finding its way back into workout routines.

While Olympic and standard weights are both used for weight lifting, there are some important differences between them that may affect which you choose to use.

While many things at the gym have labels -- machines, weight plates, medicine balls -- you may have noticed barbells missing a weight label.

Neck and shoulder pain are common ailments in today's day and age. Fortunately, there are simple, cost-effective ways to alleviate the discomfort.

Before you attempt the viral TikTok handstand challenge, you'll need to focus on a couple of things. After all, not everything is as easy as it looks.

Running a 5K can be an exhilarating experience that benefits your mind and body. Here's what you should eat before a 5K run so you can perform at your peak.

Biking is an excellent form of cardio, and there are advantages to both indoor and outdoor biking. Which one is better for you? Here is what to know.

Professional athlete and trainer Kari Pearce explained how a 10-minute workout can get results and how she designed her fitness programs along those lines.

Boxer and celebrity personal trainer Kollins Ezekh shared how training for peak performance while living a plant-based lifestyle is possible.

Exercise is particularly important during menopause to control weight and manage symptoms. Here are some of the best exercises you can do during "the change."

Thoracic, or upper back pain, can be very unpleasant and can even spread to other areas. Here are the best stretches to prevent and relieve thoracic back pain.

Kari Pearce has a workout for everyone. The CrossFit athlete told Health Digest how you can redesign your body with a very simple adjustment.

If you're new to Pilates, you may feel overwhelmed at first. If you don't know what to expect on day one, read this article before your first class.

If you experience joint pain while weightlifting, check your form. Most strength-training joint pain comes from poor technique or lifting too much weight.

Gabrielle Union is no stranger to challenging full-body workouts. To stay in shape, Union works out three to five days a week. Read on to learn her go-to moves.

If you have a pinched nerve, you can help relieve your pain by doing a few simple stretches. Learn how to take the pressure off in this article.

Rest days are as important as training days. However, instead of feeling rested, we may feel exhausted. Why do we feel more tired on days we don't work out?

You'll find hip bridges in many Pilates or yoga workouts. But what exactly do they do for your glutes? Find out what makes this exercise such a booty-buster.

Many of the adverse side effects of PCOS are related to the hormonal imbalances that this condition can cause. Fortunately, exercise can improve symptoms.

One of the best ways to combat the demands of hiking aside from staying hydrated and refueling your body is to train for it ahead of time.

Strength training might be one of the best ways to get stronger and fitter. Despite these benefits, there's still a lot of misinformation about it.

If you're well-versed in the world of TikTok, you've probably got your Hot Girl Walk down to an art already. Here is how the walk affects your mind and body.

Walking is a simple and effective exercise that you can do to help improve your cardiovascular health and lose weight, but how many calories does it burn?

It never hurts to throw in a good frog jump into your workout. After all, they can greatly benefit the tendons and ligaments in your joints.

Is there a specific order when it comes to cardio and weight training? As it turns out, there is, and the answer might surprise you.