Fitness - Health Digest

Catherine Caruso

This Is What Happens When You Take A Break From Exercising

Consistent and regular exercise is essential for maintaining your strength and endurance, but sometimes your body just needs a break.

A. Sooter

Why Shoulder Taps Should Be Part Of Your Workout Routine

Shoulder taps are a type of anti-rotation exercise that helps stabilize and strengthen your core.

Catherine Caruso

When You Work Out Naked, This Is What Happens To Your Body

Exercising in the nude might be better for you than you think. While it won't help you lose more weight than when you're fully clothed, it has great benefits.

A young man uses the bench press at the gym

Anne Taylor

Push-Ups Versus Bench Press: Which One Is Better For You?

Anyone looking to improve their upper body strength should know about push-ups and the bench press. But which one is better for you?

Maria Faller

The Real Reason Gym Memberships Are So Hard To Cancel

Many gyms build a business model on the premise that most people won't go, and this plan generates massive income, so gym contracts discourage cancellations.

Catherine Caruso

You Should Find A New Personal Trainer If This Happens

A good personal trainer can teach you workout techniques appropriate to your fitness level, and focus on your needs, not their priorities.

A couple does a circuit training workout

Anne Taylor

The Real Health Benefits Of Circuit Training

Circuit training is a broad term that refers to a type of workout that combines cardio and strength training. Here are the health benefits of this exercise.

group workout class using Pilates reformers

Agnes Erickson

What Is A Pilates Reformer

A Pilates reformer consists of a carriage with a sliding platform held back by adjustable springs, and dates back to the first Pilates studio in New York.

A woman exercises on the elliptical at home

Anne Taylor

This Is What Happens If You Never Do Cardio

If you hate cardio workouts, you may be tempted to skip them. However, you'll lose some important health benefits if you stick to strength training alone.

Maria Faller

What Happens To Your Body When You Do Flutter Kicks

This core-activating movement works your abs, hip flexors, quads, and lower back, as well as burning fat.

Anne Taylor

You Should Stop Running If This Happens To You

Running is an excellent form of exercise, but it comes with risks for athletes at any level.

Andra Picincu

Think Twice Before Doing Upright Rows At The Gym. Here's Why

Despite their potential benefits, upright rows can lead to painful injuries. Proper form is key to avoiding those scenarios.

Maria Faller

How To Know When It's Time To Increase Workout Intensity

It's time to ramp up intensity when you've been doing the same workout for up to six weeks and haven't noticed any changes in your body ... or you're bored.

Lauren Alexander

The Best Workouts For People Who Hate Lifting Weights

There are plenty of ways to work out, and many of them do not even involve stepping into the gym or lifting a single weight.

Anne Taylor

Elliptical Vs StairMaster: Which One Is Better For You?

There are many cardio machines to choose from at the gym and many people are confused about which is best for them.

Maria Faller

The Worst Time Of The Day To Go To The Gym

Any time is a good time to head to the gym, but to maximize your gains and minimize your wait time and frustration, avoid busy times.

Jorie Mark

How To Tell When It's Time To Get New Running Shoes

When do you need to send your sneakers out to pasture? A good rule of thumb is every 300 to 500 miles, but this isn't a hard-and-fast rule by any means.

Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

Fitness Trends That Will Get Left Behind In 2021

Here's a look at some of the many fitness trends you can expect to do without in 2021, plus some of the best ones to get behind in the new year.

Catherine Caruso

The Best Time Of Day To Do Weight Training Might Surprise You

The best time to weight train is actually in the late afternoon or early evening, because your body tends to have more energy later on in the day.

Ally Arcuri

Things Your Gym Doesn't Want You To Know

It can seem easier to open a new bank account than join a gym -- and there's a reason for that. Here are the secrets gyms don't want any of us to know.

A. Sooter

Plyometrics Versus Calisthenics: Which One Should You Choose?

Whether to choose calisthenics or plyometrics depends on your fitness level and goals: Calisthenics focus on strength, while plyometrics focus on power.

Anne Taylor

What Your Trainer Might Be Getting Wrong About Lunges

Lunges are one of the most common exercises used to strengthen your legs. However, when this exercise is performed incorrectly it can cause strain on the knees.

Anne Taylor

A Benefit Of Strength Training That Might Surprise You

There are many benefits of strength training, some of which may surprise you.

Andra Picincu

Is Cardio Really Better For Weight Loss Than Strength Training?

Should you focus on cardio or strength training for weight loss? The answer depends on a number of factors, such as fitness level and workout intensity.