Starting slowly and building consistent habits helps create a safe and sustainable return to physical activity.

Only 24.2% of American adults meet the required Physical Activity Guidelines for both aerobic and muscle-strengthening activity. These guidelines recommend that, in a week, adults need: Staying fit ...

Discover a simple, judgment-free approach to finding a workout routine that fits your needs and preferences, and feels good enough to stick with. If you’ve ever started a workout plan only to quit a ...

The hardest part of working out consistently? Getting started. Once you do, though, you start feeling (and soon, seeing!) the positive impact on your mind and body. Whatever your age or experience, ...

We all know exercising can improve our lives, but many of us don’t do it nearly enough. Work, stress and lack of time all get in the way of getting to the gym. Only 24% of Americans meet the ...

Want to build strength and mobility without a gym? This complete beginner’s guide to calisthenics walks you through ...

These are the top exercises you should be doing if you're new to exercise. It's no secret that getting enough exercise is vital for both your physical and mental health, but it can be difficult to get ...

When it comes to our fitness routine, summer can throw a wrench in even the best-laid plans. Erratic schedules make it more difficult to consistently prioritize workouts, hot weather can make ...

Throughout life’s many stages, finding — and sticking to — a fitness routine can be complicated. Whether you struggle to find the right time or place, it seems like there’s always something hindering ...

Nick Blackmer is a librarian, fact-checker, and researcher with more than 20 years of experience in consumer-facing health and wellness content. Tweaking an exercise routine you’ve done for a while ...