When it comes to lower-body workouts, deadlifts get a lot of attention. But they have a lesser-known cousin that delivers many of the same benefits, with the added advantage of needing less weight to ...

It’s not which workout you choose, but how you do it. By Amanda Loudin Hypertension affects more than half of America’s adult population. It is a leading cause of stroke and heart attack, and often ...

This is part four of our four-part series of stories exploring stress, the nuances that come with the psychological and physiological response, and its relationship with running. Luckily, exercising ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. If you’ve been diagnosed with chronic ...

Exercise is critical for your physical and mental health, but it’s harder to do if being outdoors seems unappealing or unsafe. And gym memberships can be pricey. The average monthly cost ($65) was up ...

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Getting back into exercise after illness can be challenging. Tips for returning to exercise after being sick include starting at home, keeping hydrated, and avoiding overexertion. People who want to ...

Resistance bands come in various shapes, materials, and resistance levels, allowing you to personalize your workouts at home. Exercises can be done sitting, standing, or lying down. Resistance bands ...

Many things threaten to spike your cortisol throughout the day, but your workout doesn’t have to be one of them. Low-cortisol workouts are low-impact, low-intensity exercises that allow you to get ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. If the benefits of physical activity were distilled into a pill, everyone would be on it. Studies show that moving improves nearly ...

Japanese walking this. Hot Pilates that. Trendy workouts may be top of mind, but one question always remains: How much exercise per week do you actually need to be healthy? While you might think it’s ...

Physical therapist and strength coach Susie Spirlock, DPT, played sports and exercised her whole life. “I placed a large part of my identity in what I could do in the gym,” she tells SELF. But after ...