When you’re ready to run faster for longer than a mile, you’re ready to try a tempo run. Tempo efforts are “comfortably hard.” Physically, they teach your body to become more efficient at running at a ...

Many runners want to get faster. But the biggest mistake you can make in that pursuit is constantly pushing the pace and trying to run every workout faster than the one before. Increasing your speed ...

Adding calisthenics between sets of speed and goal-pace running and swimming can be an effective way to combine muscle ...

Achieving fitness success starts with setting clear and realistic personal goals. Whether you aim to improve overall health, build muscle, lose weight, or increase endurance, defining these goals ...

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 ...

So you’ve been lifting, running, or training for a while, and you’ve asked yourself: Do I need to change my routine every few weeks? Some people swear by “muscle confusion,” while others say ...

If you’re returning to strength training after a break, Humphrey advises beginning ‘with light weights, more reps, and [to] ...

Beginning your fitness routine in the fall allows you to build strong habits before the holiday season arrives. You’ll enter winter feeling empowered, strong, and confident rather than waiting until ...