Health & Fitness
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Good Health: There’s More to It Than Exercise
Working out benefits your body, but it’s just part of the equation. Learn the other habits that add up to better health.
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Tips to Help You Start a Fitness Plan When You Have a Lot of Weight to Lose
Starting a fitness plan when you have a lot of weight to lose can seem overwhelming. These tips can help you get started -- and succeed.
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How to Work Out Safely With an Injury
Do you have a bad back? A knee injury? A shoulder problem? You may be able to exercise safely with the right choices. Learn how to exercise with a bad back, neck stiffness, a shoulder injury, tendinitis, and a muscle strain or pull, plus tips for staying safe.
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6 At-Home Fitness Fixes
Even if you are home all day, you still can get a full workout. Try these at-home fitness fixes.
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How to Find the Best Personal Trainer for You
You hired a personal trainer. But will you get the results you want? Here’s what a good trainer should do.
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How Many Steps a Day Do You Really Need?
A new study found that just 4,400 steps reduced the risk of premature mortality in women by 41%.
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Smart Fitness
From apps that automatically adjust your workout when you're sore to pants that help you nail your yoga pose, artificial intelligence is quickly morphing into your new personal trainer.
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How to Start a Couch-to-5K Program
With an abundance of couch-to-5K programs at your fingertips, from smartphone apps to beginner groups, it's easier than ever to start running.
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Simple Home Workouts
For days when you don't feel like going to the gym or gearing up for an outdoor workout like running or biking, make it simple with these at-home cardio workouts.
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Smart Ways to Improve Your Exercise
Plateauing can be one of the most frustrating parts of getting in shape. These strategies can help you get around it and stay on track.
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From Trackers to Apps, Gyms Flex High-Tech Muscle
From Bluetooth technology and social media to high-tech screens and glasses, fitness clubs are using fun, innovative tools to set goals, track workouts, and keep members motivated.
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Stick to Your 2019 Fitness Resolutions
Ashley Borden, author of the book Your Perfect Fit and a personal trainer with a roster of celebrity clients, suggests ways you can keep your fitness resolutions this year.
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Kevin Hart Goes All In
Actor and comedian Kevin Hart talks fitness, family, and fans.
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A 10-Minute Workout to Strengthen Your Whole Body
Start your day with this quick body weight routine from WebMD's chief medical editor Michael Smith, MD.
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An Energizing 10-Minute Morning Yoga Routine
Stretch your body, center your mind, and boost your energy with this beginner-friendly flow.
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7 Post-Workout Moves to Get Fit Faster
Want to optimize your recovery and propel your future workouts to the next level? Make these post-workout practices a regular part of your regimen.
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Bring the Gym to You, Stream Your Workout
Get your fitness fix anywhere, anytime by steaming your workout.
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Swimming Success: Try a Pool Workout
Swimming is a spectacular cardio workout that builds endurance, flexibility, and strength.
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5 Treadmill Workouts in an Hour or Less
WebMD's experts share five treadmill workouts that take an hour or less.
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Barefoot Running: Should You Try It?
It’s not for everyone, but some runners are hitting the road sans shoes. WebMD looks at why it's supposed to be good for you -- and how to start.
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Strength Training Tips From the Pros
Build muscle, burn calories, and get in shape with help from the experts. WebMD explains.
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High-Intensity Workouts: Burn Calories Better, Longer
WebMD explains a way to take your workout to the next level: High-intensity interval training burns mega-calories and delivers a long-lasting metabolic boost.
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5 Signs Your Workout Is Too Easy
Your exercise routine should challenge you. Is it time to step yours up? WebMD helps you find out.
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How wearables are changing the future of fitness
Wearable fitness trackers have flooded the market. What do they do? How do they do it? And what’s next? WebMD has the details.
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A Month of Smart Moves: 30-Day Fitness Challenges
Want to get more fit, but not sure where to start? Try a 30-day fitness challenge. WebMD has the details.
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