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Person in wheelchair stretching after lifting weights

April 4, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

If You’re Sore After a Workout, Should You Be Concerned?

Low-level, dull soreness that goes away with rest or physical activity is normal — but if it lingers or worsens, see a healthcare provider

Person wiping brow with a towel after working out in gym

March 27, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Here’s What Helps Sore Muscles After a Workout

Hydration, nutrition and athletic guidance can help, but so can massage, Epsom salt baths and more

Person doing hip thrust exercise for glute exercise at the gym

March 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Exercise Your Glutes (and Why They Need Your Attention)

Strengthen your gluteus maximus, medius and minimus with bridges, fire hydrants, reverse lunges and more

Person at gym doing goblet squat exercises with a kettle bell weight

March 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

10 Quad Exercises to Amp up Your Leg Day

The best exercises for your quads include squats, forward lunges and leg lifts

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Two people look at each other while in a push-up position on exercise mats, crossing their left arms to their right shoulders

March 14, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

How To Start Working Out

Set specific goals, choose activities you actually enjoy and try working with a personal trainer

People in gym using cardio machines and strength-training weights

March 12, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

Cardio or Strength Training: Which Is Better?

There’s no need to choose only one because both can elevate your fitness and health

People doing the bridge pose on yoga mats at yoga studio

March 10, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

New to Exercise? Start With This Sample Workout Routine

This five-day exercise plan for beginners includes three days of resistance training, two days of cardio and two days of rest

Person seated at office desk chair while on a virtual team call

March 7, 2025/Orthopaedics

What’s ‘Office Chair Butt’? And What Can You Do About It?

Sitting for long hours, like at your desk job, can make your butt sag — among other effects

Person doing wall sits, or wall squats, outside

February 19, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

9 Reasons You Should Do Wall Sits — and How To Get Started

Wall sits can burn fat, strengthen your core, improve posture and even lower blood pressure

Person doing a plank in a park under a tree

February 17, 2025/Exercise & Fitness

What Are the Different Types of Exercise?

Focusing on resistance, cardio and flexibility can help you meet your fitness goals

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