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

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How Often Should You Work Out?

Walking 101

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How Many Calories Do You Burn Walking?
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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

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Top 10 Exercises for a Chest Workout
downward dog yoga pose
10 Best Beginner-Friendly Yoga Poses
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5 Calisthenics Exercises for a Workout Routine

Explore Fitness

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The Top 3 Exercises Trainers Swear By for Burning Belly Fat
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What Foods You Should Eat Before Every Type of Workout—From Cardio to Strength Training
A mid-adult Black couple performs challenging dumbbell exercises in a brightly lit, modern gym, surrounded by sleek equipment and a focused atmosphere.
What Happens to Your Blood Pressure After You Strength Train
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Is Walking or Running Better for Your Health?
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What Happens to Your Body During Hot Yoga
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The Best Time of Day to Strength Train During a Fast for Energy and Muscle Gains
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How To Calculate Your Fat-Burning Heart Rate for Effective Weight Loss
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Stay Fit on the Go: 8 Bodyweight Exercises for Travelers
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11 Bodyweight Exercises That Target Your Core Better Than Sit-Ups
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15 Quick and Effective Bodyweight Exercises to Help You Burn Calories and Lose Weight
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11 Leg Exercises to Strengthen, Tone, and Build Muscle
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The 6-6-6 Walking Trend Promises Benefits For Weight Loss and Heart Health. What Do Experts Think?
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Pilates, HIIT, Cardio, or Weights? Experts Reveal What’s Best for Weight Loss
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Do Weighted Vests Really Help With Bone Health and Weight Loss? Here's What the Science Says
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6 Exercises To Burn Belly Fat and Tone Your Abs
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5 Expert-Approved Ways to Level Up Your Daily Walk for Better Heart Health, Weight Loss, and More
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5 Checklists For a Healthier You This Year
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10 Must-Know Fitness Tips of 2025—All Backed by Science
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How To Build Muscle Effectively While in a Calorie Deficit, Plus Tips
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Is Your Workout Aligned with Your Personality? Here's What a New Study Suggests
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How Much Sleep Do You Need for Muscle Recovery?
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How Many Sets Does It Take to Build Muscle? The Answer May Surprise You
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How To Increase Your Stamina Effectively: Tips and Techniques
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This Fitness Test Takes Seconds to Complete—and May Reveal How Long You'll Live
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The Secret to a Healthier Gut? More Exercise, Science Shows
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5 Ways To Achieve the Runner's High
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What Your Finger Length Could Reveal About Your Cardio Fitness
A young woman is performing squats in her living room. She wears a green workout set and sneakers in a brightly lit room with a green couch, purple exercise mat, free weights, yoga blocks, and plants.
How To Improve Your Muscular Endurance: Tips and Workouts for Success
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This Simple Workout Switch Could Maximize Fat Loss and Strength Gains
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Maximizing Your Calories Burned While Weight Lifting
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Creatine vs. Pre-Workout: Key Differences and Benefits
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How Many Steps Should You Really Walk Each Day To Lose Weight?
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Should You Really Be Able to Do 11 Push-Ups?
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Should You Walk Before or After Eating?
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Simple Movements You Can Do at Home Might Improve Strength, Flexibility, and More
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How Long Does It Take to Build Muscle? Timeline and Tips
A woman drinks creatine after her hard workout at the gym
Should You Take Creatine Before or After Your Workout? What Research Says
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How Lifting Weights Can Affect Your Daily Calorie Burn
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Should You Take Magnesium Before or After Your Workout?
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Comparing Pilates and Yoga: Which Is Right for You?
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Weekend Warriors Can Still Reap Brain Health Benefits from Exercise, Study Says
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5 Glute Exercises To Maximize Strength and Hip Mobility
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Are Kettlebells the Key to Staying Strong and Fighting Inflammation as You Age? New Research Explains
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Fitness Level Matters More Than Weight for Longevity, Study Finds
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How To Increase VO2 Max and Boost Your Endurance
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Everything To Know About Having an Ectomorph Body Type
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Runners Who Wear This Type of Shoe Are More Likely to Get Injured, Study Finds
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What Does It Mean To Have an Endomorph Body Type?
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9 Exercises To Strengthen Your Core and Support Pain-Free Movement
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Here's How Long It Could Take to Build Back Muscle After Time Away From the Gym
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10 Chair and Desk Exercises To Try
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Is Creatine Really Safe?
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Not All Belly Fat Is the Same. New Research Shows 1 Thing You Can Do to Make Yours Healthier
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How Many Steps You Need Each Day, Based on Your Goals
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What Your Body Type Means for Your Health
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10 Posture Exercises To Boost Your Health and Confidence
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Is Pickleball a Good Workout? 6 Benefits for Your Body and Mind
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How Many Miles To Walk a Day for Optimal Health
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What Is ‘Office Chair Butt’? How Sitting Can Affect the Look and Health of Your Glutes
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Everything You Need to Know about Somatic Yoga
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Wrist Weights Are Trendy Again—But Can They Really Tone Your Arms?
A woman in an elliptical machine at the gym
Treadmill vs. Elliptical Machine: Which Provides the Better Workout?
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How To Get Accurate Waist Measurements—and Why It Matters