Exercise Tips

Get workout motivation and fitness and workout tips for women of all levels, from beginners to elite athletes. Plus learn how to avoid injuries and get advice on exercise nutrition and fitness performance.
Woman lifting weights for toned arms
The 7 Exercises You Need to Know for Stronger Arms, According to a Trainer
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Are Pre-Workout Supplements Bad For You?
Woman walking on treadmill in gym
Build Muscle While You Walk? Yes, Please. Here's the Secret
Sun Salutation Yoga
Everything You Need to Know About Sun Salutations
Woman running on Treadmill
How Does a Walk on a Treadmill Compare to a Walk Outdoors?
Woman Doing Yoga
Everything You Should Know About Vinyasa Yoga: Poses, Benefits, & Tips
Exercises trainers say you should skip
7 Exercises Trainers Say You Can Skip —and Why
What Muscles Do Deadlifts Work
The One Exercise You Need for a Strong Body
Fitness Woman Doing a Pushup
What Muscles Do Pushups Work?
TikTok True or False
Is Cycle Syncing Exercise Legit?
Modify This Move Leg Raises
Leg Raise Variations That Work for Every Fitness Level and Workout Need
INNOVATION ISSUE: Ways to Make Your Workout Routine More Effective
15 Expert Tips to Make Your Go-To Workouts More Effective
NIKE Women's Training Shoes
This Podiatrist-Loved Lifting Shoe Is Also an Olympian's Favorite — Plus, 13 Other Tried-and-True Options
Woman doing exercise in her home
It's Cozy Cardio Season, Here's How to Make The Most Of It
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Fitness Experts Swear By These 9 Proven Ways to Improve Your Stamina
Don't Beat Yourself Up if You're Not a Morning Exerciser
Don't Beat Yourself Up If You're Not a Morning Exerciser
Fitness Woman Doing a Plank
The Plank: Why It's the Best Exercise Ever (Plus 3 Variations to Try)
Plantar Flexion
Unlocking Ankle Mobility: The Power of Plantar Flexion
Woman Doing Bulgarian Split Squat
Find Your Perfect Bulgarian Split Squat Variation with This Guide
Cable Kickback
How to Do Cable Machine Glute Kickbacks with Proper Form
Dead Bug Exercise
How to Do Dead Bugs to Strengthen Your Core
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What's the Difference Between a Glute Bridge and a Hip Thrust?
Rowing Workout
Why Rowing Is a Seriously Good Workout
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I Tried Planking for 5 Minutes Every Day for a Month
Woman using medicine ball for core workouts outdoors
How to Create Your Own Muscle-Gain Workout Plan
How many Calories Does Swimming Burn
How Many Calories Does Swimming Burn?
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Learn How to Get Strong, Lean Legs With These Trainer-Approved Fitness Tips
How-To-Take-Care-of-Hands
How to Avoid and Get Rid of Calluses On Your Hands from Weightlifting
Woman Doing Push UP
How to Do Triceps Push-Ups for Seriously Strong Arms
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Why Some People Have an Easier Time Building Muscle Definition
woman doing crossfit gymnastics l-sit exercise
How to Do an L-Sit (and Why You Should)
Isometric Exercises
How Isometric Exercises Can Help You Build Strength and Endurance
Benefits of Kettlebell Swing
How to Do a Kettlebell Swing to Boost Your Strength and Cardiovascular Health
Dumbbell Bench Press
How to Do the Dumbbell Bench Press with Perfect Form
Woman Doing Hack Squat
How to Do a Hack Squat to Build Serious Lower-Body Strength
How Long to Hold a Plank
How Long Do You Really Need to Hold a Plank?
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Why Weighted Vest Workouts Are So Beneficial — Plus Two You Should Try
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Try the Kas Glute Bridge for a Serious Butt Workout
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8 Myths About Doing Cardio for Weight Loss — and What to Do Instead
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Your Guide to Leg Muscle Anatomy — Plus, How to Make the Most of Your Leg Exercises
Front Squat Versus Back Squat
Front Squat vs. Back Squat: Which Is More Effective for Strength Training?
Pistol Squats
Why Mastering the Pistol Squat Should Be Your Next Fitness Goal
woman using an incline leg press machine in the gym with the help of a personal trainer
How to Use the Leg Press Machine
Is Working Out On an Empty Stomach Safe?
Why You Shouldn’t Try Working Out On an Empty Stomach
Athletic woman working out with a barbell in a gym
A Beginner's Guide to Bodybuilding for Women
Sumo-Squats
How to Do Sumo Squats to Strengthen Your Inner Thighs
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Here's What to Know About Heart Rate Training Zones
woman wondering if she's too sore to work out
Should You Work Out When You're Sore?
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The Best Groin Stretches to Ease Tight Muscles and Increase Flexibility
Exercise Before Bed
Does Working Out Before Bed Ruin Your Sleep?
Chest Fly
Why the Dumbbell Chest Fly Is a Must-Do Upper-Body Exercise
a person doing a cycling class
The Worst Mistakes You Can Make at Your Indoor Cycling Exercise Class
Facial-Stretch-Therapy
5 Reasons You Should Try Fascial Stretching
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How to Use a Pilates Reformer Machine: The Beginner's Guide
Cheerful women doing push-ups on retaining wall at park
The Best Outdoor Workouts to Mix Up Your Routine
man applying kt tape to woman's knee
How to Apply KT Tape to Knees, Shoulders, and More Like a Pro
Beginner Exercises to Strengthen and Tone Your Arms
Celeb Trainer Tracy Anderson Swears By These 9 Simple Moves to Build Stronger Arms
5 Ways to Get a Crazy Good Stair-Climber Workout , Cropped up photo shot back view young strong sporty athletic sportswoman woman in white sportswear warm up train run on a treadmill climber stairs machine in gym indoor Workout sport concept. 5 Ways to Get a Crazy Good Stair-Climber Workout
5 Ways to Get a Crazy Good Stair-Climber Workout
A fitness trainer performing side lunges
Why Side Lunges Should Be a Staple In Your Leg-Day Routine
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The Ultimate Guide to Strength Training
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What Vegan Bodybuilder Diets Are Really Like
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Why You Get Dizzy or Light-Headed When You Work Out
close-up shot of the muscled back of an exerciser
Myths About Gaining Muscle and Burning Fat, Debunked