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
Young woman walking outside
TikTok’s 'Silent Walking' Trend Could Actually Help Your Mental Health

Exercises to Try

women doing chest workout
The 10 Best Exercises for a Chest Workout
downward dog yoga pose
10 Beginner-Friendly Yoga Poses

Explore Fitness

man picking up weights in gym
Here's How Long It Could Take to Build Back Muscle After Time Away From the Gym
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Is Creatine Really Safe?
woman on treadmill at the gym
Not All Belly Fat Is the Same. New Research Shows 1 Thing You Can Do to Make Yours Healthier
Man tired after a workout
How Intense Exercise Can Cause Rhabdo, the Rare Condition That Hospitalized Tufts Athletes
Older Asian woman with short hair, wearing a pink tshirt and red-rimmed glasses, is walking outdoors, listening to music through wired headphones. She wears a smartwatch to track step count
How Many Steps You Need Each Day, Based on Your Goals
Young curly haired woman wearing a white outfit and round glasses looking at her body in the mirror
What Your Body Type Means for Your Health
Two women walking on a trail.
Feeling Burned Out at Work? New Research Shows This Type of Exercise Might Help
A man with a prosthetic leg practicing a side plank exercise in an outdoor setting
10 Posture Exercises To Boost Your Health and Confidence
A woman stretching in her home.
Being More Flexible Could Extend Your Lifespan, According to New Study
A young woman doing a burpee on a mat outside
16 Burpee Variations To Try
reformer Pilates class
Pilates Is More Popular Than Ever—Which Type Should You Try?
woman doing back exercises
9 Back Exercises for Strength and Flexibility, According to a Personal Trainer
Woman playing pickleball and smiling
Is Pickleball a Good Workout? 6 Benefits for Your Body and Mind
Woman playing doubles at tennis and serving
Health Benefits of Playing Tennis
Older man wearing a sage green t-shirt is checking his smartwatch while outside on a walk. Two other men are walking in the background.
How Many Miles To Walk a Day for Optimal Health
Shot of a young woman sitting in an office chair, using a smartphone in her small apartment.
What Is ‘Office Chair Butt’? How Sitting Can Affect the Look and Health of Your Glutes
person practicing a tree pose on a yoga mat in a bright living room
Everything You Need to Know about Somatic Yoga
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Wrist Weights Are Trendy Again—But Can They Really Tone Your Arms?
Woman checking her heart rate on her fitness watch after exercising.
Steps or Minutes: Which Metric for Tracking Exercise Is Best?
A woman in an elliptical machine at the gym
Treadmill vs. Elliptical Machine: Which Provides the Better Workout?
three females jogging
Slow Running Is Picking Up Speed on Social Media—Is It Still a Good Workout?
Young woman wearing black athletic clothes and blue sneakers is performing a box jump. In a gym setting, she is about to land in a squat position on top of a plywood square.
Plyometrics 101: Everything You Need To Know
woman at gym sad
'Down Bad Crying at the Gym': Here's Why You Might Shed a Few Tears During Workouts
Three people walking quickly or running in the park together
Walking or Running: Which Should You Choose?
Woman walking on the treadmill
New Study Finds As Little As 2,600 Steps a Day Can Improve Your Health
Person doing Bulgarian split squat on park railing
How To Do the Bulgarian Split Squat for Leg Strength
White woman wearing a black shorts and tank is performing a squat lifting a barbell in a gym setting. Her face is concentrated, looking forward with her lips pressed together
Powerlifting 101: Everything You Need To Know
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‘Fat-Burning Zones' on Cardio Gym Equipment Are Often Inaccurate, Study Shows
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10 Supplements That Promote Muscle Growth
Women doing bodyweight exercises at a park
15 Bodyweight Exercises That Can Support Weight Loss
woman lifting weights at gym
Heavy or Light, All Kinds of Weightlifting Builds Strength and Muscle
Diverse group of people sitting together in a circle during a yoga class.
Yoga 101—Everything You Need To Know about This Ancient Practice
Woman running outside
What to Know About the 75 Soft Challenge Before Trying It
walking-exercise
3 Expert-Approved Walking Workouts
An older man lifts dumbbells in front of him as he sits on an exercise ball
What Is Sarcopenia?
Older woman stretching
Being a ‘Weekend Warrior’ Provides the Same Heart Health Benefits as Exercising Daily
Young woman with braids and wearing a floral athletic top drinking from a metal water bottle
10 Beverages To Drink Before Exercise That Aren't Pre-Workout
A young woman with curly hair doing plank in living room.
12 Best Bodyweight Exercises To Build Muscle
Young woman hiking with a backpack
What Is Rucking? The Simple Sport Taking Over TikTok Provides Major Benefits
Young woman fitness trainer lifting weights and building strong glutes at the gym.
8 Exercises to Build Better, Stronger Glutes
man grabbing kettlebell during home workout barefoot
Should You Start Working Out Barefoot? Experts Discuss the Pros and Cons
Man running on the sidewalk
What Is Runner's Face and How Can You Avoid It? Experts Weigh In
woman practicing yoga in living room
Just 11 Minutes of Exercise Each Day May Reduce Risk of Early Death, Study Shows
Colleagues working sitting at a desk working in a bright office.
Sitting All Day Can Put You at Risk Of Health Issues—Even if You Exercise Daily
Couple practicing step indoors
Health Benefits of Step Workouts
A skilled female Japanese climber is gripping on climbing wall to follow the route up to finish on top of bouldering in a gym.
Health Benefits of Rock Climbing and How to Get Started
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Ask Health: Can Eating a Banana Before Working Out Improve Exercise Performance and Recovery?
Woman on a treadmill
How To Do 12-3-30 for Beginners
woman working out at gym
Study: Weekend Warriors Can See Lower BMI, Belly Fat, Just Like Regular Exercisers
woman on exercise bike
Women May See More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men, Study Shows
Couple walking
How Many Steps a Day Benefits Your Health?
A woman doing a deadlift in a gym
The Benefits of Progressive Overload
Couple working out at their home gym.
Health Benefits of Strength Training
woman eating banana during workout break
Protein or Carbs: Which Makes the Best Pre-Workout Snack?
A woman lifting weights at the gym
The Best Way to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle
woman working at desk, walking on treadmill
Desk Treadmills Are Trendy—But Are They Really Worth the Hype?
Friends playing badminton
Health Benefits of Badminton
Hands pressing into two feet, a reflexology therapy massage
What Are the Benefits of Reflexology?
woman walking on treadmill
Ask Health: Is 12-3-30 Really a Good Workout?
A young woman taking an ice bath or cold plunge in a cabin in the woods
What Is Cold Plunging?
Young fit woman doing a low-intensity interval training (LIIT) workout in nature
What Is Low-Intensity Interval Training (LIIT)?
A woman practicing kickboxing, kicking a sandbag at an indoor gym
The Benefits of Kickboxing
seniors practicing tai chi in park
Tai Chi May Help Improve Memory, Slow Parkinson's Disease Progression, New Studies Show