Daily Jumping Jacks May Reduce Your Dementia Risk

What if someone told you the one exercise you used to hate in gym class could be the answer to years of sharper brain health? You might think they’re crazy, but they’re not. Jumping jacks, the exercise you’ve probably done since you first knew what exercise was, may reduce your risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases such as …

If you’re like many other gym-goers who are on a quest for six-pack abs, you’re probably used to doing a few rounds of crunches. But if you notice your back is feeling less than optimal after multiple sets, it’s time to reassess the exercise. It turns out the traditional crunch may do a lot more …

6 Stretches Everyone Who Sits at a Desk Should Be Doing

If you run, bike, are desk-bound all day, or have been sitting in a car or plane traveling, your hamstrings could use some extra love and length. It not only feels good to stretch this commonly tight area, but hamstring flexibility is also important for the health of your back, hips, and knees. Here are …

5 Ways to WorkOut Without Weights

With all the knowledge that’s out there now about exercise, there’s really no excuse for not achieving your fitness goals. You can’t argue that you don’t know what to do because there are hundreds of coaches offering thousands of different programs (pick one!). People love to say they don’t have time to work out, but there are …