Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some days all your body needs is a long lounge on the couch. But active recovery, which falls somewhere between a full rest day and a workout ...

“For weight loss, working out three to four times per week is optimal,” explains trainer Kehinde Anjorin, NCSF, CFSC, founder ...

Over the past few years, runners have really embraced the idea of recovering as hard as they train. Those training for marathons added more rest and active recovery days into their schedule last year, ...

As important as it is to strength train, cardio also has its place in a balanced workout routine. “Doing cardio keeps your ...

We've all been there: obsessed with one specific workout, whether it's a so-hard-it-hurts HIIT class, a makes-your-bod-rock ...

When it comes to fitness goals, many enthusiasts focus intensely on training sessions, tracking every rep and set with precision. Yet the time spent outside the gym often determines the true ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor and has been writing about health, fitness, and science here since 2015. Beth was the recipient of the 2017 Carnegie Science Award in science ...

If you’re anything like me, movement is a highlight of your day. Whether it’s walking, running, Pilates, HIIT training, or yoga, exercise keeps me refreshed, clear-headed, and feeling my best. But ...

Fitness experts explain if it is safe to workout every day, 4 signs to tell if you are working out too much, and tips for how ...

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