Fitness - Health Digest

Jay Wilson

When You Do Pilates Every Day, This Is What Happens To You

Are you trying to decide if a daily Pilates practice could be a good fitness solution for you? Health Digest has you covered.

Anne Taylor

What Are The Health Benefits Of Swimming?

Here are a few reasons you may want to hit the pool.

Eileen Conroy

Is Deadlifting Dangerous?

Deadlifts are a total body exercise, targeting your core, glutes, hamstrings, back, and quads. But are they unsafe?

Robin Zabiegalski

The Best Exercises You Can Do While Sitting At Your Desk

Counteract the ill effects of sitting for hours on end by getting up and moving regularly. Here are the best exercises you can do while sitting at your desk.

Agnes Erickson

What Is Cardio Yoga?

Cardio yoga combines the poses of a typical yoga flow with a higher-intensity cardio workout. These are the benefits of picking up cardio yoga.

Niko Vercelletto

Abduction Versus Adduction: What's The Difference?

Adductor and abductor exercises can be confused for each other due to their similar-sounding names. But there are key differences between them and here's what they are.

Light skinned hands inside a purple resistance loop

Sarah Hannah Gomez

Mistakes You're Making With Resistance Bands

There are ways you can misuse a resistance band. And just like with a machine at the gym, proper usage is key to avoid injury and to get the best results.

Andra Picincu

The Exercise You Should Try Instead Of Triceps Dips

Tricep dips are an easy exercise to perform almost anywhere. However, there are certain risks associated with this movement and experts say to try this instead.

Nicole LaMarco

The Exercise You Should Try Instead Of Curtsy Lunges

Curtsy lunges may be tempting to try since they're a type of lunge that targets the outer thigh. But certain risks come with this movement and here's what they are.

Jay Wilson

How Henry Cavill Transformed Himself To Play Superman

What does it take to become the Man of Steel? Here's the intense routine Henry Cavill followed in order to transform into Superman.

Sandy Masinter

The Best Exercises For Older Adults

Loading enough physical activity into your day is important to quality of life. Here are some of the best exercises for older adults.

Catherine Caruso

Do Your Muscles Actually Turn To Fat If You Stop Training?

It's often said that muscles can turn to fat if we aren't exercising. But here's the truth behind what happens when we stop building muscle and start developing fat.

Anne Taylor

Cycling Versus Swimming: Which One Is Better For You?

Is one of these exercises better than the other? Here's what you should know.

Andra Picincu

Here's What Cycling Really Does To Your Knees

Low-impact cycling puts less stress on the knees than other forms of exercise. But poor form and the repetitive motion of the legs can lead to overuse injuries.

Man lifting hand weights smiling down at 2 kids

Erin Marie

Is 15 Minutes Of Exercise Enough?

Can exercising for 15 minutes during your day have a positive impact on your health? You might be surprised what squeezing in a short workout can do.

Lisa Pawlak

Workouts You Can Do With Your Whole Family

When you are a busy parent, it can be challenging to get enough exercise. Here are some ideas for workouts you can do with your whole family.

Anne Taylor

What Happens To Your Knees When You Do Leg Extensions

The leg extension machine is one of the most popular machines in the gym. Here's what happens to your knees when you use it.

Three family members go for a walk in a garden, one walking with a cane and the other two on either side of her holding her arms

Ruth Clark

How Can A Daily Walk Affect Your Blood Sugar?

For inactive adults aged 60 or older who were at risk for glucose intolerance, 15-minute walks after each meal helped them experience better glycemic control.

Anne Taylor

Can Jumping Rope Help You Burn Belly Fat?

Jumping rope is a fun exercise, but can it help you burn belly fat?

Ruth Clark

The Unexpected Way Taking A Spin Class Every Day Can Affect Your Hearing

Spin classes can be a great way to burn some calories and have fun while doing it. However, they could also damage your hearing over time.

woman with confused expression and workout clothes

Robin Rothstein

What Does It Really Mean To Engage Your Core?

Yoga and Pilates have exercises to build core strength and improve your overall fitness, but what does it really mean to engage your core?

Catherine Caruso

This Is Why Is Active Recovery Is So Important

Recovering after an intense workout is a crucial aspect of fitness. But did you know recovery also includes moving your body? Here's why you should consider it.

Catherine Caruso

What Is A Dynamic Warm-Up?

Not all stretching methods are created equal and some forms are better at preparing the body for a workout. Here's why you should consider dynamic stretching.

Fit man using the seated bench press machine

Andra Picincu

Why You Should Stop Using The Seated Bench Press Machine At The Gym

Exercise machines are popular to use at gyms to get your fitness on, but you may want to stop using the seated bench press machine.

Nicole LaMarco

What Happens To Your Body When You Use A Rowing Machine Every Day

Rowing machines offer many benefits beyond improving your physical fitness. Here's how this exercise changes your body and can get you to your goals faster.

Kimberly Smith

How Running Regularly Affects Your Feet

There are many benefits of running regularly, but it can also have adverse effects. Here's why running is so hard on your feet and how to reduce the pain.

Kimberly Smith

What Happens To Your Shoulders When You Do Pushups Every Day

Pushups are a great bodyweight and resistance exercise. Here's what happens to your shoulders (and body overall) when you do pushups every day.