Not taking enough rest days can mess with results, FYI.

Your official weekly (and daily) exercise breakdown. Fact checked by Marcus Reeves Medically reviewed by Vivek Cherian, MD You’ve heard it time and time again: Exercise is good for you. In fact, there ...

'Exercise certainly can boost your immune system, but it’s worth keeping in mind that – as ever – prevention is better than cure. If you’ve already contracted symptoms, it will take more time to ...

You might hit a point when you need to take your foot off the gas and step back from training. Use this guide to do it right.

After a long run or a strenuous lifting session, it feels good to stretch your muscles. In addition to preventing injury, stretching can also improve flexibility, making everyday motions a little ...

Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. Matt Fuchs lives in Maryland and writes about health, science, and technology. The alarm clock blares, and you reach for ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Rest days are an ...

Carefully cleaning exercise equipment was the norm when the Covid-19 pandemic was raging. But today you might be less attentive to pathogens, even in crowded spaces such as fitness centers. That ...

We know exercise can be a powerful medical intervention. Now scientists are finally starting to understand why. "What was mind-blowing to me was just how much every organ changed," said cardiologist ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Tweaking an exercise routine you’ve done for a while ...