If you’ve been paying attention to the fitness world at all over the past few years, you’ve probably heard of Crossfit. Started in Seattle by a former gymnast named Greg Glassman, it takes an almost militaristic approach to fitness, and

Runner’s high. For over thirty years, it remained an unproven hypothesis. Then, in 2008, scientists backed up what athletes had been saying for generations. Exercise has a profound impact on brain chemistry, including the sensations of elation and euphoria that

Are you taking a vacation this summer? Then it’s important to take good self-care practices with you. It’s easy to let your health slip while you’re on vacation — you’re more likely to be eating in restaurants, staying up late,

Are you worried about hurting yourself at the gym? Don’t feel embarrassed — you’re not alone. Especially for people who haven’t pursued physical fitness as a goal before, it can be nerve-wracking to look at all those dead-lifts and planks.

It’s hot out. Too hot. But is it too hot to exercise? This is the question facing both professional and amateur athletes as July rolls across the Northern hemisphere. Recently, players in the Italy vs. Costa Rica match at this

Plenty of people can power through a few aches and pains during their workout. In fact, some exercise can usually help with muscle soreness, and establishing a continuous exercise habit means that exercise hurts less over time. However, there are