fitness

The IT band is a long swath of connective tissue that makes it possible for us to use our legs to travel

Find out the best approach to get back in shape

The sensation of pain is part of the body’s alert system. It instantly lets us know that something, somewhere, is amiss.

Studies show many Americans gained more than 20 pounds during one year of COVID-19

Does working out 11 minutes a day make a difference?

The logic behind the practice lies in the way that our bodies use stored energy

Crush your 2021 fitness goals with these tips

Dear Doctors: I’ve been working from home for six months, so no more bike commutes and no office staircases. My two young kids are home, too, which means I can’t do a lunchtime bike ride, or even go during a break. How bad is it that I’m sitting way more [...]

Dear Doctors: My husband caught a cold this summer, and he swears the readings from his fitness tracker a few days before warned him that he was about to be sick. Do you think that’s really possible?

Dear Reader: Your husband’s observations about how changes in the data from his fitness [...]

Dear Doctors: I’m a 38-year-old man, very athletic, and I got really sick with the coronavirus. I didn’t land in the hospital, but it’s been a month and I’m still not 100%. I want to get back to running and lifting weights. Is it safe to exercise after COVID-19?

Dear Reader: [...]