Fitness

Foam rolling is a popular way to soothe achy muscles after a workout. If you develop bruises afterwards, this might be why.

Mark Long, long-time competitor on "The Challenge" and its spin-offs, discussed how he's stayed in shape as he's aged and shared his best fitness tips.

You may have seen people using gua sha tools online, but the practice stems back before the Stone Age. Gua sha focuses on meridians throughout our bodies.

If you want to try a fitness class but are unsure where to start, Health Digest has the results on which popular fitness classes people are least likely to try.

High intensity interval training, or HIIT, is an extremely popular workout regimen. Learn when it's best to avoid doing a HIIT workout.

Depending on the cause, post-swimming lung discomfort may be temporary, while in other cases, it may require medical attention. Learn the signs to look out for.

The quads are used in pretty much every major movement our body does, from walking to kicking. Here are some of the best exercises to target those muscles.

Which male celebrity motivates you to work out the most? In an exclusive survey, Health Digest found out whose exercise routine you would like to try.

We polled a group of Health Digest readers about which female celebrity they follow for workout routine ideas. Find out what the results were.

You may have heard that wearing layers while working out helps you lose weight. Discover what the experts have to say about whether it works.

You may be familiar with traditional Pilates classes, but have you heard of reformer Pilates? Discover what to expect from a reformer Pilates class.

Serena Williams won a total of 23 Gram Slam singles throughout her career, cementing her G.O.A.T. status. Here's the diet and fitness routine that helped her.

Your calves are made up of two muscles — the gastrocnemius and the soleus. These muscles connect to your knees and the back of your heels.

Crushing a barre class isn't just copying your instructor's moves. There are certain tips to help strengthen your glutes -- in time for your next barre class.

High intensity interval training, or HIIT, has become a very popular workout style. Discover several common myths about HIIT that you should stop believing.

Health Digest conducted a survey and asked respondents how many days per week they typically exercise. The results are in and they may surprise you.

If you've seen a person wrap a latex band around a muscle, it's not a super-sized bandage — it's muscle flossing. Others may call it voodoo or tissue flossing.

Tight hip flexors affect your lumbar spine, adding to your risk of lower back pain. Give your hips some care by adding hip stretches to your workout routine.

A high-intensity, full-body workout, kickboxing can bring many benefits, but also comes with a few risks. Here's what regular kickboxing will to do your body.

Dietary and lifestyle choices in the morning have a strong bearing on our caloric intake for the rest of the day. These morning habits can help you lose weight.

Chin-ups and pull-ups are both great for building strength in your upper body. But which is better for targeting your back muscles? Read on to find out.

You might be surprised at everything strength training can do for your body, mind, and health. Here are some health conditions strength training can improve.

With the massive range of exercises on offer with dumbbells, where do you even start? Here are some of the best exercises you can do with dumbbells.

Many of us know genetics isn't the only determinant of longevity. But one lifestyle factor, in particular, may help increase our lifespan more than others.

Many of us want to take steps to live a longer, healthier life. Now researchers have identified three simple activities that can help you achieve that.

If you have a TMJ disorder causing pain or achiness in your jaw, these exercises and stretches can help relieve soreness and strengthen the area.

Nobody likes spraining an ankle or dealing with tendinitis. Here are some tips to help you avoid soft tissue injuries during your workouts.