Plan a distraction. It’s a classic tip because it works. Set up a tablet on the treadmill so you can watch your favorite show ...

Discover how to stay consistent with movement in winter by working with your energy, lowering the pressure to perform, and redefining what “counts” as a workout. Winter is often framed as the season ...

Changing your rep range and your workout intensity can help you build more muscle, says an exercise scientist with decades of ...

A solid metric to know, considering its influence on race performance. Many coaches argue that lactate threshold is one of, if not the, biggest performance predictor. It determines how fast you can ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. A typical strength- or ...

The 2k row is rowing’s benchmark distance. It’s long enough to expose your weaknesses and short enough to demand a powerful engine. Whether you’re chasing a row PB or just want to know where your ...

Hugh Jackman recently shared the results of a 5,000-metre row, clocking a hugely impressive 18:31.5 – at age 57. Posting the effort on his Instagram, Jackman admitted he felt nervous beforehand, and ...

Ducharme is a contributor to TIME. Finding time to exercise can be challenging, and the most important thing is to squeeze in any amount of it whenever you can. But if you want to optimize your ...

If you can't remember the last time you were able to touch your toes, it's time to start working on your flexibility. To improve your flexibility, you need to do specific exercises that help improve ...

I'm a Fitness & Nutrition writer for CNET who enjoys reviewing the latest fitness gadgets, testing out activewear and sneakers, as well as debunking wellness/fitness myths. In my free time I enjoy ...

Since the advent of the Fitbit and other step-counting activity trackers, most people have absorbed the idea that taking 10,000 steps a day is the benchmark for a healthy life. While scientists are ...