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

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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

women doing chest workout
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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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
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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
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8 Exercises to Help Lower Your Blood Pressure Naturally
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12 Body-Weight Exercises You Can Do Anywhere To Build Strength
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3 Key Nutrients You Need After Every Workout to Build Strength and Recover Faster
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3 Expert-Approved Walking Workouts for Better Fitness and Health
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
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7 Ways To Build Lean Muscle Without Bulking
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Is It Possible to Lose Weight Without Exercising?
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We Asked 5 Fitness Experts the Best Way to Modify a Push-Up—They All Said the Same Thing
Woman jogging on an outdoor track wearing headphones
8 Simple Changes We Swear By That Can Help You Get More From Every Workout
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5 Ways Regular Exercise Can Help Lower Your Blood Pressure
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Got a Long Workout? What to Eat During Your Run, Ride, or Hike to Stay Energized
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How Often to Stretch for Better Mobility, Less Pain, and Healthier Aging
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What Happens to Your Body When You Play Tennis Regularly
A group of individuals working with a trainer to target belly fat
The Top 3 Exercises Trainers Swear By for Burning Belly Fat
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8 Ways Your Aerobic Capacity Influences Your Workout Performance and Overall Health
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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
A woman doing squat jumps outside in a park on a sunny day
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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How Long Does It Take to See Results from Creatine?
Woman performing a plank exercise indoors on a yoga mat in a living room
15 Quick and Effective Bodyweight Exercises to Help You Burn Calories and Lose Weight
Woman Wearing Fitness Clothing At Home In Kitchen Making Healthy Meals
How Many Calories Do You Need to Eat Per Day to Gain Muscle?
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11 Leg Exercises to Strengthen, Tone, and Build Muscle
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Is It Better to Take Creatine Daily, or Just When You're Working Out?
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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
A woman wears a weighted vest.
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
Man wearing a gray t-shirt, black gym shorts, and gray sneakers is jogging up stairs during an outdoor workout. It's sunny, and his shadow is on the wall behind him
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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Maximize Your Upper Body Workout With These 6 Rear Delt Exercises
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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?
senior woman doing push-ups
Should You Really Be Able to Do 11 Push-Ups?
A fitness group for women cooling down after a run through the city together.
Should You Walk Before or After Eating?
older women doing chair exercises
Simple Movements You Can Do at Home Might Improve Strength, Flexibility, and More
A woman drinks creatine after her hard workout at the gym
Should You Take Creatine Before or After Your Workout? What Research Says
Young black woman lifting 25-pound dumbells in a gym setting, wearing a black workout tank.
How Lifting Weights Can Affect Your Daily Calorie Burn
Fit woman taking magnesium supplements after a hard workout
Should You Take Magnesium Before or After Your Workout?
Young Asian woman doing a mat exercise and following a online video at home. She wears grey leggings and a white tank; her mat is teal-colored; a grey couch and rug in the background
Comparing Pilates and Yoga: Which Is Right for You?
Close up of a person's legs doing a squat in a gym setting
8 Effective Knee-Strengthening Exercises To Alleviate Pain and Prevent Future Injuries