Here’s what a balanced and effective weekly workout plan actually looks like

As important as it is to strength train, cardio also has its place in a balanced workout routine. “Doing cardio keeps your ...

No gym membership? Try these simple workouts you can do at home

You don’t need a gym membership to get in shape. From at-home workouts and free apps to creative DIY equipment, we share ...

The strength-and-cardio routine that actually works for fat loss

A personal trainer explains how combining strength training and cardio creates better fat loss and a leaner physique ...

5 Workouts to Ease Pain and Prevent Injury

A lot of back and leg pain can be traced to your hips, which are critical to almost every move you make. These mobility and ...

Do you really need rest days in your exercise routine?

Routines with rest days are easier to schedule around your life. People who work out six days a week have to fit those ...

How Little Exercise Can You Get Away With?

He and his colleagues have found that even five- to 10-minute bursts of an exercise with an intensity like running, and as ...

The Exact Weekly Longevity Workout Plan You Need to Live Forever

OK, maybe not forever. But this four-workout-per-week plan can reduce your risk of death by about a billion percent. And it ...

Strength training is crucial after menopause. How to make the most of your workouts

Resistance can come from dumbbells, free weights or machines such as rowers. One example of a strength training exercise is ...
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Why There's So Much Strength Training in the SELF Good Vibes Workout

When we started thinking about what we wanted to foster with our annual January workout program, we kept coming back to one thing: movement that is joyful, restorative, and makes you feel good. Thus, ...