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Person wearing a mask with a germ symbol on their sweater, walking their dog outside
October 7, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Is It OK To Exercise With COVID-19?

You can work out with mild COVID-19, but not in a gym, and listen to your body and don’t overdo it

Person stretching on foam roller
June 28, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Stretching Before or After Exercise: Which Is Better?

Stretch before and after your workouts for maximum benefits, but your pre-workout stretches should be different from your post-workout stretches

People in gym doing cool down stretches
June 10, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Why You Shouldn’t Skip Cool Down Exercises

This important step gives your body time to return to its resting state while reducing muscle cramps, dizziness and injury

Person walking on home treadmill
May 1, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

The Benefits of Adding a ‘Deload Week’ to Your Workout Plan

Easing up on your routine can help your body recover and get stronger

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Person messaging thigh muscle on exercise mat
February 26, 2024/Exercise & Fitness

Loosen Up Those Muscle Knots: Here’s How To Get Rid of Them

Stretching, heating pads and massage guns can provide quick relief

Person lifting handweights while looking into the mirror at the gym.
October 23, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

What Is EPOC? (And Why It Matters)

The ‘afterburn effect’ is the energy your body uses to refuel and recover after a workout

Person drinking sports drink with electrollytes while taking a break from tennis.
June 20, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Can You Drink Too Many Electrolytes?

Sports drinks are best when needed — and that’s not all the time

person on indoor cycle bike
May 3, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

How To Stay on Track and Avoid Injury While Cycling

Fit, duration and positioning are more important than you might think

Person rolling upper back on foam roller.
January 20, 2023/Exercise & Fitness

Should You Try Foam Rolling?

This self-myofascial release technique can help ease sore or achy muscles

Stretching after running
May 18, 2022/Exercise & Fitness

A Post-Workout Recovery Plan for Healthy Muscle Growth

What you do in the hours and days after exercise can determine how your body bounces back

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