Whatever your goals, even if you’re training to run long, it pays to go short—and fast.

Only 24.2% of American adults meet the required Physical Activity Guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. These guidelines recommend that, in a week, adults need: Staying fit ...

Three UAB Sports and Exercise Medicine physicians offer their tips for starting an exercise routine, preventing injury and knowing the limits of working out too much. What is the best type of exercise ...

Spring is a good time to mix up your routine, which has big benefits for strength and endurance — while keeping things interesting. By Hannah Singleton Say you go to the gym and pick up the same pair ...

Trying to lose weight? An orthopaedic expert explains how to approach it in a simpler, more budget-friendly way.

Exercise is important for overall health and well-being, especially as you age. Chair exercises may be a good option for people with mobility issues or who want an exercise routine they can do at home ...

My name is Cori Ritchey, and I am an exercise physiology nerd turned fitness journalist, and the fitness editor at Women’s Health. When I’m not writing, editing, and researching fitness, I’m teaching ...

In a recent column, I wrote about the morning protocol I employ and recommend to increase well-being and manage negative affect (low mood). Part of that protocol involves starting the day with ...

I often say that the key to staying consistent with working out is finding an exercise you love. You are more likely to move your body if you look forward to doing so. But you should also consider ...

When you’re setting out on a new fitness journey, it can be easy to forget to pace yourself. You might get inspired by your favorite content creators or super-fit friends and decide to just go for it.