Fitness

Fitness means different things to different people and Health has something for everyone, whether you're just getting started with a workout routine or have been training since before TikTok was a thing. Get our latest expert moves, pro-tips, and recommendations for who to follow.

Get Moving

Two female friends jogging together in the neighborhood.
How Often Should You Work Out?

Walking 101

A young woman texting on her phone while walking her dog
How Many Calories Do You Burn Walking?
woman walking in park
What Is Proper Walking Form? Expert Tips on Posture, Foot Placement, and Shoe Choice
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TikTok’s 'Silent Walking' Trend Could Actually Help Your Mental Health

Exercises to Try

women doing chest workout
10 Effective Chest Exercises for Upper Body Strength
downward dog yoga pose
10 Best Beginner-Friendly Yoga Poses
Woman and man planking
5 Calisthenics Exercises for a Workout Routine

Explore Fitness

A woman lifting a barbell in a gym setting preparing to perform a deadlift.
What Happens to Your Body When You Strength Train While Fasting
A person performing a mountain climber exercise on a yoga mat indoors.
6 Exercises That Can Help Boost Your Metabolism Naturally
Person performing a squat exercise in a home setting wearing fitness attire and a smartwatch.
6 Exercises To Add to Your Morning Workout
A person running on a treadmill focus on the leg and shoe
What Happens to Your Body When You Do Cardio Every Day
A person performing a plank exercise indoors on a mat with blurred background
Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Your Core Similar to a Plank
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Treadmill vs. Walking Outside: Which Is a More Effective Workout?
A woman lifting dumbbells overhead in a seated position indoors
10 Push-Pull Exercises to Build Stronger Arms and a More Powerful Upper Body
Comparison of situps and crunches with individuals demonstrating each exercise side by side
Sit-Ups vs. Crunches: Which Exercise Builds Stronger Abs?
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7 Arm Exercises Trainers Swear By for a Stronger Upper Body
Person performing glute bridge with a resistance band above their knees
6 Hip Mobility Exercises That Can Boost Strength and Flexibility
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10 Simple Strength Exercises That Keep Older Adults Strong and Mobile
A person exercising on a mat with a resistance band around their legs smiling and engaging in a side leg lift
4 Hip Abduction Exercises That Strengthen Your Glutes Naturally
A person stretching their neck in a home setting
7 Easy Neck Stretches To Relieve Tension and Improve Flexibility
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5 Essential Exercises for a Stronger Back
A woman performing a squat exercise in a living room with fitness equipment and plants visible around
6 Quad-Strengthening Exercises That Aren’t Squats
Person massaging the sole of their foot on a carpeted floor fingers pressing into the arch area Focus on selfcare or discomfort relief
6 Exercises That Help Ease Plantar Fasciitis Pain Naturally
Person in a plank position on a yoga mat arms extended focus on the hands and arms
I Tried Doing 10 Push-Ups a Day for 30 Days—Here Are the Changes I Noticed
A woman posing and walking wearing casual clothing and sneakers
I Tried the 6-6-6 Walking Challenge For an Entire Month—Here's What Happened
Mid adult woman practicing yoga at home stretching legs on exercise mat
7 Exercises You Think Burn a Lot of Calories, But Actually Don’t
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8 Ways Strength Training Helps You Age Better
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When Doing Cardio Before Weights Helps Your Workout—and When Lifting First Works Better
A person outdoors checking a smartwatch surrounded by greenery and a lake
Frequent Short Walks or Fewer Long Ones—Which Is More Effective For Longevity and Heart Health?
woman doing back exercises
9 Back Exercises to Improve Strength and Mobility
Overhead view of a woman eating a bowl of a granola after a home workout. She sits on the ground, carpet surface, next to light dumbbells and water bottle
Fasted vs. Fed Workouts: Which Is Better for Muscle Growth and Weight Loss?
Close up of a woman's shoulder as she lifts dumbbells at the gym
6 Shoulder Exercises for Strength, Size, and Stability
Young sporty woman with smart watch tying shoelaces
We Asked Fitness Experts How Often You Should Really Change Your Workout Routine
Split image showing a person doing a plank on the left and another performing crunches on the right with a VS sign in the center
Crunches vs. Planks: Which Is Better for Building Core Strength and Ab Definition?
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9 Ways Our Health Editors Stay Active—Besides Going to the Gym
Person jogging in a park wearing headphones
4 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Do Zone 2 Cardio
One brunette sportswoman standing in plank position on yoga mat training online via tablet in her bedroom
19 Plank Exercises To Build a Strong Core
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5 Foods To Eat Before, During, and After a Run
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7 Drinks Athletes Need for Hydration and Recovery After Workouts
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5 Experts Agree: This Is the #1 Workout Supplement To Boost Performance and Results
Adult woman, assuming a plank position, during her training
11 Bodyweight Exercises That Strengthen Your Core Better Than Sit-Ups
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7 Exercises To Stretch and Strengthen Your Lower Back
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7 Hamstring Exercises To Build Strength and Power
Person stretching their leg at the beach during sunset
Morning vs. Night Workouts: Which Is Better For Sleep and Energy?
A person walking up outdoor stairs focus on legs and footwear
5 Ways Taking the Stairs Every Day Can Change Your Body
Close up of running shoes and women feet when warming up activity before running.
How Many Steps a Day You Need for Weight Loss and Overall Health
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7 Things That Happen to Your Body When You Stop Working Out
Close up on a man's knee as he stretches and warms up on a tennis court.
8 Best Exercises for Knee Pain Relief That Really Work
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What Happens to Your Muscles When You Work Out While You’re Sore
Diverse group of yoga students doing warrior pose in yoga class
8 Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
Single arm farmer's carry, oblique exercises for stronger abs
5 Oblique Exercises for Stronger, More Defined Side Abs
Young Asian man in a gym setting checks fitness watch and blots sweat from his neck with a towel
How Long Should You Rest Between Sets to Reach Your Fitness Goals?
Young male athlete practicing squat and bodyweight training exercise at home in sportswear
12 Body-Weight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere To Build Strength
Shot of sporty young woman eating healthy while listening to music sitting on the floor at home.
3 Key Nutrients You Need After Every Workout to Build Strength and Recover Faster
Group of people walking outdoors in an autumn park
3 Expert-Approved Walking Workouts for Better Fitness and Health
A person performing an exercise with a green kettlebell on a gym floor
8 Forearm Exercises for Better Grip Strength
A woman holding her head appearing disoriented or dizzy standing in a living room with a couch and decorative pillows in the background
4 Simple Exercises To Ease Vertigo Symptoms
Group of fitness people playing tug of war at a cross training gym.
8 Exercises That Could Help You Burn More Calories Than Running
Young athlete woman exercising with kettlebells outdoors in front of a concrete wall, sportily dressed in a pink hoodie
Want to Build Muscle Faster? Here’s What Actually Works
Lean woman in workout gear stands with hands on hips in the middle of her workout
7 Ways To Build Lean Muscle Without Bulking
A woman on a walk in a part
Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Exercising?
A person exercising indoors leaning against a wall in a home gym setting with a yoga mat and equipment nearby
We Asked 5 Fitness Experts the Best Way to Modify a Push-Up—They All Said the Same Thing
A person stretching their arm outdoors near a bridge
6 Effective Exercises to Relieve Neck and Shoulder Pain Naturally
Woman jogging on an outdoor track wearing headphones
8 Simple Changes We Swear By That Can Help You Get More From Every Workout
Older man jogging in nature
5 Ways Regular Exercise Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
A person in athletic attire holding an energy bar partially unwrapped.
Got a Long Workout? What to Eat During Your Run, Ride, or Hike to Stay Energized
Person sitting on a mat stretching their foot
How Often to Stretch for Better Mobility, Less Pain, and Healthier Aging
A persons hands holding a tennis ball and racket at a tennis net
What Happens to Your Body When You Play Tennis Regularly
woman in sportswear
7 Standing Exercises That Can Help You Build a Stronger Core—No Sit-Ups Required
A group of individuals working with a trainer to target belly fat
The Top 3 Exercises Trainers Swear By for Burning Belly Fat