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

How Often Should You Work Out?

Walking 101

How Many Calories Do You Burn Walking?
What Is Proper Walking Form? Expert Tips on Posture, Foot Placement, and Shoe Choice
TikTok’s 'Silent Walking' Trend Could Actually Help Your Mental Health

Exercises to Try

5 Calisthenics Exercises for a Workout Routine
5 Calisthenics Exercises for a Workout Routine
5 Calisthenics Exercises for a Workout Routine

Explore Fitness

How Lifting Weights Can Affect Your Daily Calorie Burn
Comparing Pilates and Yoga: Which Is Right for You?
Fasted Workouts: Is Working Out Hungry a Fitness Hack or Metabolism Mistake?
Weekend Warriors Can Still Reap Brain Health Benefits from Exercise, Study Says
Are Kettlebells the Key to Staying Strong and Fighting Inflammation as You Age? New Research Explains
Fitness Level Matters More Than Weight for Longevity, Study Finds
How To Increase VO2 Max and Boost Your Endurance
Everything To Know About Having an Ectomorph Body Type
Runners Who Wear This Type of Shoe Are More Likely to Get Injured, Study Finds
What Does It Mean To Have an Endomorph Body Type?
No Time For Traditional Exercise? These Daily Activities Can Also Protect Your Heart, Study Finds
9 Exercises To Strengthen Your Core and Support Pain-Free Movement
Here's How Long It Could Take to Build Back Muscle After Time Away From the Gym
10 Chair and Desk Exercises To Try
Is Creatine Really Safe?
When's the Best Time of Day To Work Out?
Not All Belly Fat Is the Same. New Research Shows 1 Thing You Can Do to Make Yours Healthier
How Many Steps You Need Each Day, Based on Your Goals
What Your Body Type Means for Your Health
Feeling Burned Out at Work? New Research Shows This Type of Exercise Might Help
10 Posture Exercises To Boost Your Health and Confidence
Being More Flexible Could Extend Your Lifespan, According to New Study
Pilates Is More Popular Than Ever—Which Type Should You Try?
9 Back Exercises for Strength and Flexibility, According to a Personal Trainer
Is Pickleball a Good Workout? 6 Benefits for Your Body and Mind
How Many Miles To Walk a Day for Optimal Health
What Is ‘Office Chair Butt’? How Sitting Can Affect the Look and Health of Your Glutes
Everything You Need to Know about Somatic Yoga
Wrist Weights Are Trendy Again—But Can They Really Tone Your Arms?
Steps or Minutes: Which Metric for Tracking Exercise Is Best?
Treadmill vs. Elliptical Machine: Which Provides the Better Workout?
How To Get Accurate Waist Measurements—and Why It Matters
Slow Running Is Picking Up Speed on Social Media—Is It Still a Good Workout?
Plyometrics 101: Everything You Need To Know
'Down Bad Crying at the Gym': Here's Why You Might Shed a Few Tears During Workouts
Walking or Running: Which Should You Choose?
New Study Finds As Little As 2,600 Steps a Day Can Improve Your Health
How To Do the Bulgarian Split Squat for Leg Strength
Powerlifting 101: Everything You Need To Know
‘Fat-Burning Zones' on Cardio Gym Equipment Are Often Inaccurate, Study Shows
10 Supplements That Promote Muscle Growth
15 Bodyweight Exercises That Can Support Weight Loss
Heavy or Light, All Kinds of Weightlifting Builds Strength and Muscle
Yoga 101—Everything You Need To Know about This Ancient Practice
What to Know About the 75 Soft Challenge Before Trying It
3 Expert-Approved Walking Workouts
What Is Sarcopenia?
Being a ‘Weekend Warrior’ Provides the Same Heart Health Benefits as Exercising Daily
12 Best Bodyweight Exercises To Build Muscle
What Is Rucking? The Simple Sport Taking Over TikTok Provides Major Benefits
Should You Start Working Out Barefoot? Experts Discuss the Pros and Cons
What Is Runner's Face and How Can You Avoid It? Experts Weigh In
Just 11 Minutes of Exercise Each Day May Reduce Risk of Early Death, Study Shows
Ask Health: Can Eating a Banana Before Working Out Improve Exercise Performance and Recovery?
How To Do 12-3-30 for Beginners
Study: Weekend Warriors Can See Lower BMI, Belly Fat, Just Like Regular Exercisers
Women May See More Health Benefits From Exercise Than Men, Study Shows
How Many Steps a Day Benefits Your Health?
Protein or Carbs: Which Makes the Best Pre-Workout Snack?
The Best Way to Lose Fat and Gain Muscle
Desk Treadmills Are Trendy—But Are They Really Worth the Hype?
What Are the Benefits of Reflexology?
Ask Health: Is 12-3-30 Really a Good Workout?