5+ hour, 6+ min ago   (1093+ words) If lifting weights intimidates you, another way to build strength and explosive force is with medicine balls. You can slam them, toss them or simply hold them like a weight. That versatility makes them perfect for N.F.L. linebackers or 80-year-olds looking…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (614+ words) Each week this January, the Well desk will suggest a program of workouts to help you get moving. So far, we've covered beginner workouts and exercises for pain and injury prevention. The first step in any new workout regimen is…...

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (392+ words) Not to be all Russell Crowe about it, but this morning, I biked to the gym before dawn, loaded up a barbell and did three sets of five squats with the weight of a small washing machine on my back....

3+ day, 6+ hour ago   (298+ words) Imagine yourself on an isolated mountain pass. The wind is whipping, the air is thin, there is nothing around you except the sky and the sound of your feet hitting the craggy ground. Many of us have experienced the wonder…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (851+ words) If you're new to strength training, isometric exercises can be a great place to start. For these moves, you hold a challenging position " like a plank, static squat or wall sit " instead of performing repetitions. This approach can be particularly…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (433+ words) Jennifer Aniston's personal trainer Dani Coleman reveals the actress' secret to her famously fit shape is her commitment to fitting in a workout regardless of her schedule. "No matter how much time or where Jen's schedule takes her, she always…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (479+ words) Kate Hudson, says there's one thing she can't skip each day if she wants to feel like herself. During an appearance on Wednesday's episode of the "Table Manners" podcast, the 46-year-old spoke about her approach to wellness and the daily…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago   (1223+ words) One day my left foot hurt for no good reason. I stood up to shake off the pain and tweaked my right Achilles tendon, so I headed for the medicine cabinet, bent over like an ape because of a stiff…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1082+ words) Getting stronger is one of the best resolutions you can make for your health. Regular strength training can help you live longer, lift your mood, enhance cognitive function and improve your bone density. Picking up a new skill can also…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (825+ words) You don't need a fancy gym for peak fitness, according to retired Navy SEAL Jocko Willink. Some of the best workouts to build muscle, burn fat, and live longer involve simple exercises you can do just about anywhere, with minimal…...