Fitness

Many runners reach for ibuprofen to help them work through muscle soreness after training, but relying on painkillers doesn't just cause you to avoid addressing what's wrong with your running regimen, it can also be dangerous. Here's the real reason runners should stay away from ibuprofen.

Pushups are a classic, whole-body exercise, and you can add a looped resistance band to get your legs into the game. Doing pushups every day has several health benefits, but you have to have proper form to prevent injuries and work the right muscles.

You work hard and you're ready to see gains, but if the process is taking longer than you have the patience for, perhaps you need to rethink your routine. Here's how often you should work out if gaining muscle is one of your goals.

You have to give your body enough time to digest your food before you start working out, but how long you need to wait will depend on how large of a meal you ate. The more you ate, the longer you have to wait.

Side stitches and cramps are common while running, but there are some things you can do to ease them, and prevent further occurrences.

There is one thing everyone should drink before their morning workout. Performance enhancers like pre-workout supplements and shakes may help fuel workouts, but they are an unnecessary drain on your pockets considering the similar perks of coffee.

Gwyneth Paltrow has long been the queen of working out. And we wouldn't expect anything less from the actor who also heads up ground-breaking (and sometimes controversial) wellness site Goop on top of being a mom to two kids. So, what's her secret to staying motivated and keeping fit?

While running can be a great way to boost your mood and improve your health, it doesn't come without its risks. Going for a run every day, especially if you routinely cover a lot of miles, can increase your risk of overuse and stress injuries.

If pushups are hurting your wrists or creating lower back pain, you might need a trick that will make doing pushups a whole lot easier. This one simple trick will make pushups easier and lead you to gain some core strength and arm muscles. All you need is a Pilates ring.

Pop star Lady Gaga is known for her catchy hits, amazing dance skills, and unsurprisingly, her impressive physique. Lady Gaga's favorite way to work out is actually with strength training. To star in touring shape, Lady Gaga focuses her workouts on abs, legs, arms, and glutes.

How does the actress Kate Hudson stay in such great shape? According to Kate Hudson, she swears by pilates exercises, which she has practiced for years to stay in peak physical condition. Pilates is a low impact exercise that focuses on the core.

Whether you're riding a stationary bike at an indoor cycling studio or in the comfort of your own home, you've likely experienced a moment of discomfort. That's because most of us are setting our bikes up wrong.

There's one area most people don't stretch after they work out but they should. In addition to stretching the major muscle groups you've used during your workouts, like your quads or hamstrings, it's also important to remember to give your feet a good stretch.

Better known today as somewhat of an action hero after his leading role in Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan, John Krasinski's impressive acting skills aren't the only thing that has people talking — it's his workouts! This is John Krasinski's workout routine that totally transformed his body.

Everything we do, especially exercise, demands energy from something, but that energy can come from oxygen — or stores in the body such as carbs, fat, and protein. What's the real difference between aerobic and anaerobic exercise?

Which is better for you in the long run: running or walking? Walking can be just as beneficial as running, depending on what your fitness goals are and your personal preferences. Here's what to know about the benefits of walking and the advantages of running so you can choose a workout for you.

You may plan to exercise daily, but the motivation can be lacking when it comes time to hit the gym or start your at-home workout. This is especially true if you find yourself in a funk and just want to veg out and binge watch some more TV. Nevertheless, some exercises can put you in a better mood.

While working out twice a day is usually a routine for professional athletes or anyone training for a competition, there are some health benefits even if you're not a pro athlete.

There's a lot of information out there about how good planks are for you — but how long should you hold a plank?

No matter how you know him best, surely one of the things that first comes to mind when thinking of Joe Manganiello is his ripped physique. We don't believe for a second that body is the result of wolfing down Big Macs. Here's how he maintains his fit bod.

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.

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.

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.