Strength - Health Digest

Phoebe McRae

The Exercise That Keeps Kate Hudson In Such Great Shape

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.

Phoebe McRae

The Workout Routine That Totally Transformed John Krasinski

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.

Fit black woman doing yoga plank while watching online tutorial on laptop

Nicole LaMarco

Here's How Long You Actually Need To Hold Your Plank

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

Valerie Kalfrin

Here's What Lifting Weights Really Does To Your Body

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.

Woman in fitness clothes doing squat on yoga mat

Karen Veazey

You've Been Doing Squats Wrong This Entire Time

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.

Laura Williams Bustos, MSEd

When You Plank Every Day, This Is What Really Happens

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.

Woman does chin-ups outdoors on playground equipment

Valerie Kalfrin

The Real Difference Between Chin-Ups And Pull-Ups

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.

Lauren Cahn

When You Do Pushups Every Day, This Is What Happens

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?

Molly Hurford

This Is Why Your Back Always Hurts After Doing Squats

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.

Maria Scinto

The Real Reason You Should Start Lifting Weights In Your Socks

Have you ever been to the gym and seen somebody lifting an impressive amount of weights, and then you happened to notice they're barefoot or just wearing socks? As it turns out, these bare-or-stocking-foot lifters aren't just doing it to show off their stinky feet.