Fitness

You might have wondered if you should still squeeze in a workout, even if you don't have the time for an hour-long yoga or spin class. But research shows that any amount of working out — even five minutes — can have health benefits, from increased cardiovascular fitness to lowered blood pressure.

Should you be working out on an empty stomach? While some people claim you can lose weight by working out before breakfast, you may find yourself dizzy, irritable, and weak. This is what to do instead of doing a workout on an empty stomach, which isn't always healthy.

Royal sisters-in-law Meghan Markle and Kate Middleton both believe physical health and mental health go hand in hand — and their workouts prove as much.

Skincare aficionado and former catwalk queen Miranda Kerr has revealed the one workout she does every day — and it's not what you think.

The idea that lifting weights makes women (especially) bulk up like Arnold Schwarzenegger in his heyday is as tough to budge as a 350-pound barbell. But adding weights to your workout provides health benefits beyond building muscle, says Kaley Hatfield, a certified professional fitness trainer.

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.

Squats are a staple exercise in nearly every workout, and with good reason. But for all their benefit, they're also an easy move to perform wrong, which can lead to injury. Here's how to do them correctly.

Whether you're a bona fide yogi or a newbie, you probably make yoga mistakes. Here's some of the most common poses you likely do wrong each and every time.

If doing a set of push-ups leaves your wrists more sore than your core, it may be time to tweak your form, dial back your training regimen, or work on your wrist mobility.

Although planks aren't quite as easy as they sound, they do have plenty of benefits. Here's a look at what really happens when you start doing planks every day.

While cracking open a cold beer after a hard workout might sound like a perfect way to finish a sweaty session, it might not be the ideal recovery beverage.

Anyone who attended gym class during school will know what jumping jacks are. But did you know the benefits of doing jumping jacks? However, there's a right way and a wrong way to do them and if you want to reap these benefits, it's crucial you get the technique right.

Cardiovascular exercise is one of the best things you can do for your body, particularly your heart, according to the American Heart Association. Why is that?

It's no secret that Chris Hemsworth is ripped. Still, you may not know how he got that way — until now. Here's a peek at the Thor actor's gym routine.

With the ability to target different muscles along with varying intensities, the elliptical is great for those of all fitness levels. As effective as this machine may be, the question still remains... how much time spent sweating is needed to yield results?

Although people use these terms interchangeably, chin-ups and pull-ups target different muscle groups: One engages your upper back and arm muscles while the other activates your back, chest, and shoulder muscles.

Those interested in fitness will probably have noticed that foam rollers are seriously trending. Here's why you should consider using one, too.

As any true gym lover will know, the only bad thing about getting sweating is that you then have to wash your hair. Or, maybe not.

Crunches have long been a staple of workouts. But are they actually effective at what they're supposed to do — developing flat, toned ab muscles?

Whether you're training for your next marathon, or in the first weeks of a couch-to-5k program, one thing you've probably discovered already is that running can be tough on the knees. While running can provide a safe and effective workout, running on a treadmill carries some particular challenges.

It's a reasonable question to ask. Are we doing something about our belly fat when running on the treadmill? Happily, that answer is yes.

The humble pushup is an exercise that engages muscles throughout your entire body. You can perform them anywhere and without any equipment, but should you?

A simple squat is a foundational movement that is key to getting fitter and stronger, but sometimes, squatting can lead to an aching back long after you've racked your weights and left the gym.

For many exercise fanatics, rest days may seem like wasted days. But according to experts, taking days off between workouts is key.

Regular workouts are, surely, good for your health. However, more and more people are working out too much - and that can have disastrous effects on the body.

While the treadmill may appear like a one-trick pony to some, there are loads of ways to maximize the use of this piece of exercise equipment. Here are a few ways to vamp up your routine while on a treadmill.

One form of exercise seems to have stood the test of time — yoga. If you've considered yoga in the past but never pulled the trigger, here are just a few health benefits that may encourage you to roll out your mat and get started.