Health and Fitness Articles

Learn why balance is important and why so many trainers use balance boards, eight exercises you can do with one, and the seven best balance boards you can buy.

What comes to mind when you think about pole dance? Right. It has a certain "image" — more on this in a minute. But today, we’ll take a detailed look under the hood, and show you that pole fitness is one of the most effective ways to train multiple skills simultaneously.

Exercise is amazing for weight management, blood pressure, and pain. But one long-term effect of exercise is rarely mentioned: happiness. Learn the science behind it here.

When you carve out time to exercise, you want to get the most out of that time — which is where metabolic training comes in. Learn how to do it here.

Is it possible that coffee before a workout could actually be more effective than a pre-workout shake? Learn about the hidden benefits in your morning mug, and see why sipping a cup of joe before you hit the gym might do wonders for your performance.

To maintain your newfound weight loss, energy levels, and physique, it's important to build habits of health. Strategic healthy habits can prevent weight gain and keep you physically active for the rest of your life.

Here’s what to do after leg day, according to your goals. We’ll give dynamic suggestions for cardio after leg day for both those focused on endurance and those focused on strength.

Dying to get into shape, and fast? There are many factors to keep in mind as you look toward your goal. I describe how long it takes to get in shape, lifestyle changes required to see a difference in your body, and the average timeline for a variety of goals.