Here’s a new idea so simple and efficient you wonder why it hasn’t been around for years: Take rubber stretch cords, attach them to a strong, lightweight base on which you can sit, stand or lie -- and ...

As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe you’re taking a light jog on the treadmill, or you’re working on some bicep curls on arm’s day. To get the most out of ...

We’ve all heard that you should warm-up before a workout, but according to sports medicine experts at Baylor College of Medicine, oftentimes stretching is misinterpreted as a warm-up, and a proper ...

WANT TO LOOK GOOD? Lift some weights and eat healthy. Want to feel good, too? Stretch. “That’s what makes [stretching] vital,” says Mike Boyle, co-founder of Mike Boyle Strength and Conditioning in ...

Author Paul Frediani, a certified trainer who’s been in the fitness industry for 40 years, suggests taking up resistance training using elastic bands. The bands have been used as a training method for ...

Nothing beats real weight-lifting for keeping your muscles strong and shapely. But when life’s commitments keep you away from the gym and regular strength workouts, a “pocket gym” can come in handy.

Does stretching make you weaker? Or is it a good way to warm up? Turns out it depends what you're doing. Should you stretch before a workout? There was a time when stretching felt mandatory, and I ...

Stretching at the end of your workout can help boost your flexibility, reduce the risk of injury, and decrease muscle tension in your body. It can even help improve your performance the next time you ...

Editor’s note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you experience pain. As you head into the gym, you likely already have a workout plan in mind. Maybe ...