Fitness - Health Digest

A. Sooter

This Is The Most Intimidating Part Of Joining A Gym

When it comes to real results, most experts agree that nothing beats dietary changes and regular exercise. What better way to get moving than to join a gym?

Molly Hurford

How Short Can Your Intervals Really Be?

A new study showed that just four seconds of all-out effort can be enough to stimulate health-enhancing benefits in HIIT.

Phoebe McRae

This Is How Long Your HIIT Intervals Really Need To Be

In addition to some serious calorie burning, benefits of HIIT include weight loss, muscle gain, improved blood flow, and reduced blood pressure.

Phoebe McRae

You've Been Doing Sit-Ups Wrong Your Entire Life

Sit-ups are a lot more complicated than you think, and there's no point in doing them if you don't have the proper form.

A couple does a CrossFit workout together

Anne Taylor

The Real Difference Between CrossFit And HIIT

CrossFit and HIIT are two popular fitness trends that you've probably heard about. What is the difference between the two?

AnnaMarie Houlis

What Really Happens To Your Body When You Do Yoga Every Day

Whether you're a seasoned yogi or a total newbie, here are the beautiful ways that yoga can enable and empower you to be a better version of yourself.

Kimberly Smith

Running Shoes Vs Walking Shoes: What's The Difference?

Because running and walking are similar, it seems logical that you could wear a running shoe while walking. However, the truth is a bit more complicated.

A. Sooter

The Gym Machine 26% Of People Always Skip When No One's Looking

Going to a gym can be intimidating for a lot of reasons. But once you're there, you can lose yourself in your music and your workout. Most of the time, anyway.

Michelle Washmuth

Why You Should Try Using Weights During Your Spin Class

Although you may think your spin class is a leg-dominant workout, you keep your entire body engaged when you add weights and upper body movements

Maria Faller

How Prince Harry Stays In Such Great Shape

While there is much about them that seems captivating, after seeing Prince Harry finish a Spartan Race Obstacle Course, our thoughts are on how he stays so fit.

Karen Veazey

Here's Why You Can Stop Using The Thigh Machine At The Gym

If you're trying to build strong legs you may be tempted to put all the leg machines in the gym into your circuit. But you might want to think twice.

A. Sooter

What Keeps Tyler Hoechlin So Fit To Play Superman

Whether he's playing an Alpha werewolf or the Man of Steel, there is no denying that there is something magnetic about Tyler Hoechlin.

A woman performs a back squat in the gym

Anne Taylor

Back Squat Vs Front Squat: Which One Is Better?

There are many variations of a squat, but two of the most common are front squats and back squats. So which is better?

Agnes Erickson

Tom Cruise Says This Is The Fitness Secret That Keeps Him Staying Young

Cruise may have access to a plethora of resources when it comes to staying in shape. But his excess of options doesn't mean he consumes an excess of calories.

A. Sooter

The Glute Trick That Will Totally Change Your Plank

Planks work the best when done with proper form. Engaging your glutes is one way to reach that goal.

A black and white photograph of Angelina Jolie smiling

A. Sooter

How Angelina Jolie Is Getting In Shape For Her New Marvel Role

If you're going to play a hero on the big screen, especially a Marvel hero, you have to look the part. Learn about Angelina Jolie's preparation.

A close up of Anthony Mackie at a Marvel premiere

A. Sooter

How Anthony Mackie Gets In Shape For The MCU

Fans have been waiting to see "Falcon Cap" ever since Endgame, and with the release of Disney+'s "Falcon and the Winter Soldier" they won't have long to wait.

A. Sooter

Why You Really Need Plyometrics In Your Workout

You might not recognize the word plyometrics, but there's a chance you have experience with this family of exercises. They're popular in gym classes everywhere.

Molly Hurford

The Real Benefits Of Adding Plank Jacks To Your Workout

Ever wondered how you could possibly make a plank harder than it already is? Consider a plank jack, to add elements of cardio and balance to the equation.

Two women holding hand weights and performing curtsy lunges

A. Sooter

The Right Way To Do A Curtsy Lunge

When you repeat the same exercise routine, your body starts to adapt. That means you need to switch it up, and curtsy lunges are a great way to do that.

Molly Hurford

How Pilates Really Works For Weight Loss

Pilates feels like a tough workout, despite its gentle appearance, but does it actually help you lose weight? The answer is complicated than a simple yes or no.

Molly Hurford

Why You Should Start Doing Plank Pushups

Plank push-ups work your entire body, and challenge your balance and your core strength, while making your upper body do plenty of work.

Maria Faller

This Is What Wall Sits Do For Your Body

Learn how you can tone your quads, glutes, calves, and core muscles by doing 20 minutes of wall sit exercises daily.

Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

Exercises You've Been Doing Wrong Your Whole Life

Set aside the assumption that you're well-versed in proper exercise form and consider the exercises you've been doing wrong throughout your entire life.

Woman performing a static stretch in her living room

A. Sooter

Ballistic Stretching Vs Static Stretching: What's The Difference?

If there is one piece of fitness advice that has held true, it is this: Always stretch before your workout. Learn the difference between two types.

Karen Veazey

What Is Pickleball And Does It Have Any Health Benefits?

Pickleball has been sweeping across the United States, becoming one of the fastest-growing sports around.

Karen Veazey

The Plank Variation That's Much Easier On Your Joints

Planks are one of the most versatile and effective exercises. But there is one variation you should try specifically because it's easier on your joints.