If you're procrastinating working out, here's one less excuse. Short gym sessions can be enough to build meaningful strength ...

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 ...

Exercise is non-negotiable for better health. From medical experts to fitness gurus, everyone agrees on the power of movement. Regular exercise is linked to improved digestive, heart, and brain health ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...