Until a few years ago, I was thin but unfit. Literally clueless about what to do in a gym. Then metabolism hit me in the face (actually, my waistline), and I had to learn the ins and outs of fitness ...

Celebrity fitness power couple Chris and Heidi Powell show us some basic boot camp moves to do at home in Yahoo Life’s fitness series, “Take 5.” This five-minute workout routine is designed for ...

The best CrossFit exercises for beginners include air squats, deadlifts, and burpees. You don't need a specific gym to do them, either, as many can be done wherever there's equipment. CrossFit offers ...

Core strength goes deeper than aesthetics — it’s essential for preventing back pain and injury and improving sports performance. This beginner ab workout will get you started. Nearly every movement ...

Walking into the gym for the first time can be intimidating, not just because you want to fit in amongst a sea of regular gym goers. There may be machines you've never heard of that you want to try, ...

Many people choose bodyweight exercises to get into the swing of working out. Since these don’t require special equipment or a gym, exercises using your bodyweight can be an effective way to ...

This article was reviewed by Craig Primack, MD, FACP, FAAP, FOMA. “Right to the core,” “core values,” and “hardcore.” These little idioms highlight just how vital the concept of “core” is in our lives ...