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Movement Exercise: woman on stationary bike 1723016580

Is Biking Good for Weight Loss?

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
Movement-exercise: closeup resistance band leg workout 1423701333

8 Benefits of Resistance Bands

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
Movement and exercise: squat with barbell 641153436

Top 6 Benefits of Good Morning Exercise

Written By Ray Bass, NASM-CPT
movement exercise: senior woman stretching 1476735481

Dealing With Leg Pain After Exercise? Here Are 4 Drinks to Stop Leg Cramps

Written By Brian Clista, MD
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The Top 10 Essential Oils to Soothe Sore, Painful Muscles

Written By Lisa Marie Basile, MFA
movement-exercise: woman exercising on an elliptical machine 1638716793

Is the Elliptical Good for Weight Loss?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Health: Movement and exercise: woman on treadmill wiping sweat with towel 1150061414

11 Tips to Help You Overcome Gym Anxiety

Written By Katrina Eresman
movement-exercise: woman after intense workout 1368133430

Shaking After a Workout: 4 Common Causes and How to Prevent It

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement-exercise: woman doing side lift exercise 1424587938

5 Dead Butt Syndrome Exercises to Strengthen Your Glutes

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
movement-exercise: man using walking pad under a standing desk 2135827763

What Is a Walking Pad? Everything You Need to Know About This Space-Saving Treadmill

Written By Ray Bass, NASM-CPT
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Do Posture Correctors Work?

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
movement exercise: woman walking on treadmill 2167923072

Is Walking Good for Weight Loss? Tips to Make Every Step Count

Written By Lauren Bedosky
Movement Exercise: women at spin class 2166244530

8 Benefits of Spin Class for Your Body and Mind

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement exercise: writing in notebook on yoga mat 1356446285

How to Make a Successful Workout Plan in 6 Simple Steps

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
Movement-exercise: woman exercising with TRX suspension bands 1475425975

What Muscle Groups Should You Work Together for Maximum Results?

Written By Lauren Bedosky
Movement and exercise: man doing standing back extension stretch 2158303994

How to Decompress Your Spine at Home

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
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Tai Chi vs. Yoga: What’s the Difference?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
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What Is Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy?

Written By Valerie Anne Jones, MD
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High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Workouts for Beginners: Benefits, Exercises, and Tips to Get Started

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
Health: Movement and exercise: closeup woman doing lunges 1481309391

Split Squat vs. Lunge: Which Lower-Body Move Is More Effective?

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
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Pros and Cons of Static vs. Dynamic Stretching

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Movement exercise: man using rowing machine 1336026283

Free Weights vs. Machines: Which Is Better for Strength Training?

Written By Elizabeth Millard, CPT, RYT
Health: Movement and exercise: women butterfly stretch 1312102104
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8 Cooldown Exercises to Soothe Your Muscles After a Workout

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Movement-exercise: woman using recumbent- exercise bike 1304297595

5 Recumbent Exercise Bike Benefits to Boost Fitness Without Stressing Your Joints

Written By Ray Bass, NASM-CPT
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Are Mini-Workouts Effective Throughout the Day?

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6 Ankylosing Spondylitis Exercises to Ease Pain and Stiffness

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Movement exercise: looking at fitness tracker 679994132

5 Easy Fitness Goals That Have Nothing to Do With Losing Weight

Written By Karla Walsh
Sexual Health: intimate couple in bed 1208883847

Does Sex Count as Exercise? Here's What Experts Say

Written By Lauren Bedosky
Movement exercise: Push-ups: fit woman holding plank-pose 1194421817

7 Science-Backed Benefits of Push-Ups and the Muscles They Work

Written By Katrina Eresman
Movement exercise: Glute Bridge: woman doing glute bridge stretch HERO-2400

The 5 Best Stretches and Exercises for Lower Back Pain Relief

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
Movement-exercise: pialtes reformer class 1780502424

Pilates vs. Weight Training: Which Workout Is Right for You?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement exercise: Step count: debunked feet walking up stairs 1350280218

Health Debunked: Do You Need to Take 10,000 Steps a Day?

Written By Lindsay Boyers, CHNC
Movement-exercise: woman using resistance bands 2167923064

Resistance Bands vs. Weights: Which Is Better for Building Strength?

Written By Ray Bass, NASM-CPT
Movement Exercise: man wiping sweat in locker room 1127487117

Should You Take a Hot or Cold Shower After a Workout to Boost Recovery?

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
Movement exercise: group doing jumping jacks 959161726

7 Proven Health Benefits of Jumping Jacks

Written By Lindsay Wenndt
Health: Movement and exercise: yoga outdoors camel pose-1401598165

10 Exercises to Stretch and Strengthen Your Psoas Muscle

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
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7 Tips to Avoid Lower Back Pain From Sitting Too Long

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Do Ab Stimulators Work? Here’s How They Stack Up Against Exercise

Written By Lauren Bedosky
Health: Movement and exercise: closeup calf stretch with band 1213238621

9 Foot Drop Exercises for Better Mobility

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
Movement and exercise: closeup towel scrunch exercise 1459059869v2

6 Exercises for Metatarsalgia to Relieve Foot Pain

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
Health: Movement and exercise: woman working out with resistance band 1387838861

Will Working Out Twice a Day Help You Reach Your Fitness Goals Faster?

Written By Ray Bass, NASM-CPT
movement exercise: woman doing neck stretch 1168076425

9 Cervical Radiculopathy Exercises to Relieve Neck Pain From a Pinched Nerve

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
Movement Exercise: woman flexing her bicep 1465805762

How Much Muscle Can You Gain in a Month? Here’s What Science Says

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement exercise: woman exercising with weights 1969842781

Hypertrophy vs. Strength Training: Which Is Best for Your Fitness Goals?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
movement-exercise: man doing deadlift exercise 1219265873

Are Dead Lifts Bad for You? Get Expert Tips on Safety and Technique

Written By Brittany Hammond, CPT
Movement-exercise: woman dead hang exercise 1289415787

7 Proven Dead Hang Benefits

Written By Ray Bass, NASM-CPT
Movement-exercise: kettlebell exercise at gym 1151403433

What Is an AMRAP Workout? Discover the Benefits of This Interval Training Method

Written By Lauren Bedosky
Movement Exercise: closeup woman sweating 1462186455
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7 Benefits of Hot Yoga That Will Make You Want to Work Up a Sweat

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Do Massage Guns Really Work? Benefits, Uses, and More

Written By Katrina Eresman
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7 Calf Stretches to Release Tight Muscles

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Movement-exercise: woman doing seated bicep curls 1293363144

How Often Should You Change Your Workout Routine?

Written By Ray Bass, NASM-CPT
Movement-exercise: man sitting on yoga ball while WFH 1463408498

Do the Benefits of Sitting on a Yoga Ball Outweigh the Risks?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement-exercise: senior woman doing barbell exercise 512102548

Pendlay Row vs. Barbell Row: Which Weightlifting Exercise Is Better?

Written By Ray Bass, NASM-CPT
Movement-exercise: woman doing leg press exercise 1823257575

7 Science-Backed Leg Press Benefits

Written By Brittany Hammond, CPT
movement exercise: woman stretching neck 1470743655

6 Exercises for Relieving Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Symptoms

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
Health: Movement and exercise: woman weighted hula hoop 1058781654

6 Health Benefits of Weighted Hula-Hoops

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
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10 Biggest Kettlebell Swing Benefits for Better Strength and Fitness

Written By Jennifer Joseph
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6 Wall Sit Benefits That’ll Make You Want to Master This Exercise

Written By Ray Bass, NASM-CPT
Movement Exercise: man out for a walk 1170850337

Here’s Why Walking After Eating Is So Good for You

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
Movement-exercise: group going for a walk 1130312429

How Much Walking Is Too Much?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement-exercise: rear view of man and woman jogging 521546660

10 Tips for Running When Overweight

Written By Lauren Bedosky
Movement exercise: woman trampoline exercise 1168065035

Rebounding Exercises 101: Benefits, Safety, and Mini-Trampoline Workouts to Get You Started

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
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Should You Use Heat or Ice for Sore Muscles?

Written By Lauren Savage, MA
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5 Exercises for Shoulder Impingement

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
Movement-exercise: woman doing pull up exercise 1749525856

What Is Anaerobic Exercise? Examples, Benefits, and Tips to Get Started

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement-exercise: senior man leg press exercise 1322650754

Leg Press vs. Squat: Which Exercise Is Better for Leg Day?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Health: movement exercise: senior woman stretching and balancing on workout ball-645435106

10 Best Balance Exercises to Improve Stability

Written By Kimberly Drake
Movement-exercise: senior man doing pull up 1031518492

Chin-Up vs. Pull-Up: Which Upper Body Exercise Is Better?

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
Movement-exercise: woman balancing single leg exercise 1488118503

8 Exercises for a Torn ACL

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
Movement and Exercise: ellipticals and treadmills 1411330457
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Elliptical vs. Treadmill: Which One Provides a Better Workout?

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Movement-exercise: man receiving botox in face 1433104177

Can You Exercise After Botox?

Written By Lauren Bedosky
Movement-exercise: woman walking outdoors with a water bottle 1343458118

Postpartum Workout Plan: 11 Tips for Returning to Exercise

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
Movement and exercise: man doing bridge exercise 1351865435

Exercises for a Torn Meniscus: 8 Moves to Help You Recover

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
movement exercise: senior woman rock climbing outdoors 1942436826

8 Proven Health Benefits of Rock Climbing

Written By Sarah Klein, CPT
Movement-exercise: man gardening at a table 1468847705

10 Benefits of Gardening That Will Inspire Your Green Thumb

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement-exercise: women knee to chest yoga stretch 1323965328

7 Exercises for Lumbar Spinal Stenosis

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
Movement-exercise: indoor rock climbing lesson 2150364555

10 Tips for How to Start Rock Climbing

Written By Sarah Klein, CPT
movement-exercise: woman working with back pain at standing desk 1370674740

9 Ways to Reduce the Health Effects of Sitting All Day

Written By Beth Weinhouse
Movement-exercise: woman knee to chest pose in bed 1225255351

Can You Practice Yoga in Bed? Yes, Here’s How to Get Started

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement exercise: closeup woman training on power plate machine 1386081296

6 Benefits of Vibration Plates to Shake Up Your Fitness Routine

Written By Brittany Hammond, CPT
Movement exercise: woman sick running 1357860349
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8 Reasons You Might Feel Nauseous After a Workout — and How to Avoid It

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Should You Try the 12-3-30 Treadmill Workout to Boost Your Fitness?

Written By Elizabeth Millard, CPT, RYT
Movement Exercise: Yoga: woman stretching pigeon pose 1393282964

7 Sciatica Stretches and Exercises to Relieve Nerve Pain

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
Movement and exercise: senior woman weight training gym 77276895

6 Proven Bench Press Benefits to Boost Your Strength and Fitness

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
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How Many Rest Days Should You Take Each Week for Workout Recovery?

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What are SARMs? Shining Light on These Unapproved Bodybuilding Products

Written By Nathan Williams, PharmD, RYT
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7 Exercises for Shoulder Bursitis

Written By Kim Grundy, PT
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How Long Should You Wait to Work Out After Eating?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement and exercise: couple cozy cardio exercise 535850473

What Is Cozy Cardio? The Relaxing Workout Trend, Explained

Written By Lauren Bedosky
movement exercise: closeup trigger finger stretch 1159180723

7 Exercises for Trigger Finger

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
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Aerobic vs. Anaerobic Exercise: Which Benefits You More?

Written By Colleen Stinchcombe
Movement Exercise: Diet Nutrition: woman drinking a protein shake 1372616850

Should You Have a Protein Shake Before or After a Workout?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement Exercise: woman doing single leg balance exercise 1572216465

6 Strengthening Exercises for Achilles Tendonitis

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
Movement and exercise: animal flow exercise 1220021877

Can Animal Flow Workouts Improve Your Balance and Flexibility?

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement Exercise: Senior Health: senior couple playing pickleball 2152316594

Aerobic Exercise: Benefits, Examples, and Tips to Get Started

Written By Jody Braverman, CPT, RYT
Movement and exercise: man doing glute bridge exercise 1764667000

6 Exercises for Hemorrhoids, Plus Which Ones to Avoid

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT
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6 Exercises to Improve Heart Health

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Are Wall Pilates Exercises Worth the Hype?

Written By Brittany Hammond, CPT
Health: Movement and exercise: woman fire hydrant exercise 1160328949

10 Strengthening Exercises for Hip Bursitis

Written By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT
Movement-exercise: man exercising with kettle bell 1352379152

Can Weight Lifting Cause Hemorrhoids?

Written By Amber Sayer, MS, CPT