Q. My 75-year-old mother thinks that because her blood pressure is low, her cholesterol is good and she is not obese, exercise is not necessary. Isn't there still some value to exercise? - Name ...

A. What woman doesn t remember that old playground song (performed as we pushed and stretched our arms about like cheerleaders), We must, we must, we must develop the bust. It s better, it s better, ...

Somatic exercises focus on awareness or perception of physical movements and tap into the mind-body connection to help improve mental health and relieve physical tension. Many of us have felt that ...

If you like full-body workouts that focus on pull-push-legs-core, this circuit of these fitness components will challenge you, especially if you go heavy on the lifts and push your maximum on the ...

For more workout routines from Danielle Gray — plus walking podcasts, meal plans and inspiration — download the Start TODAY app! Let’s be honest, walking into a gym and seeing those cannonball-shaped ...

Split training refers to dividing weekly workout sessions or the volume of exercises into separate days to focus on individual elements. Some examples include full-body or push/pull/leg splits.

A strong upper body truly makes everyday life a breeze. Consider this: By regularly performing upper-body exercises, carrying an overflowing laundry basket up the stairs or moving your fave armchair ...

Full-body workouts are a great way to up the intensity of your fitness routine at the gym. They help with everything from strength and endurance training to core stability and cardio. Moves like ...

You can get the same workout and build strength without heavy equipment. But it takes work. By Christie Aschwanden Many people believe that to build strength you either need a set of weights or a gym ...

I’ll be honest, there aren’t many lower-body exercises for which I would choose even the best resistance bands. Your legs house some seriously powerful muscle groups, including the glutes — the ...

There are tons of different stretching exercises—you can stretch the whole body, or just focus on specific areas like the legs or hips. There are also static and dynamic stretches. The choice between ...