For a program to be most effective, Washington recommends sticking to it for at least four to five weeks before changing it ...

When it comes to structuring a workout routine, the debate over whether cardio should come before or after weight training ...

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My name is Cori Ritchey, and I am an exercise physiology nerd turned fitness journalist, and the fitness editor at Women’s Health. When I’m not writing, editing, and researching fitness, I’m teaching ...

After months (maybe years) of performing three sets of 12 reps on repeat, your muscles are likely craving a fresh—and heavier—training routine. One path forward: the 5x5 workout plan. The ...

Pre-workout nutrition, workout prep—whatever you call it—has changed, and what you consume in the hours before exercise ...

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While there are many benefits of strength training that don’t involve changing your body composition, experts often recommend ...

If you regularly hit up the weight room, you may have noticed some folks with lifting belts strapped around their waists as they deadlift, squat, or do other big moves. The belts can look like a wider ...