The Surprising Tweak That Makes Workouts More Effective

Health The Surprising Tweak That Makes Workouts More Effective You know that not getting regular exercise can be bad for your health. But here’s a surprising twist: Apparently, just thinking that you’re not exercising as much as you should may be

Health Why Jumping Rope Is a Shockingly Good Workout A jump rope feels decidedly old-school: something you played with as a kid but that most adults, except for boxers, leave behind. That’s a shame, because jumping rope offers a combination of

Health You Asked: Am I Gaining Muscle Weight or Fat From My Workout?Apart from an iced latte here and a skipped workout there, you’ve been good about sticking to your new health regimen. So it’s frustrating to step on the scale and see your weight has

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Health 4 Unexpected Ways Summer Heat Affects Your Body Summer is finally in full swing, which means sandals and sunglasses, beach vacations and scorching weather. If you’re feeling the heat—literally—you’re not alone. Hot

Health This Week in Health: Hiking, Dancing and Armpit Tattoos If you’ve been searching for the motivation to work out, try clicking around the new TIME Guide to Exercise. There, you’ll learn the science-backed ways to get the most from your workout

Health How Strength Training Changes Your Body For Good The following story is excerpted from TIME’s special edition, The Science of Exercise, which is available at Amazon. Dr. Dena Oaklander, a psychiatry resident—who also happens to be

Health 4 Weird Ways to Work Out The following story is excerpted from TIME’s special edition, The Science of Exercise, which is available at Amazon. If your exercise routine is in need of an update, look no further.

Health Why Hiking Is the Perfect Mind-Body Workout At first, walking and hiking may sound like two words for the same form of exercise. The footwear and scenery may vary, but the lower-body mechanics seem the same. Surprisingly, though, they’re

Health Can Chocolate Really Help Your Workout?Eating chocolate, or drinking it swirled into milk, has a reputation for helping people recover from a tough workout. Cocoa contains antioxidants as well as a nutrient called epicatechin, which is

Health Can Coffee Make Your Workout Easier?The more tired you feel, the harder exercise can be. That’s why coaches of elite athletes have long known that a shot of caffeine before a training session or competition can improve

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