Despite the funny name, and perhaps not being as well-known as pushups or squats, burpees are a challenging exercise that work many of the major muscle groups in your body. A burpee is essentially a two-part exercise: a pushup followed by a leap in the air. Doing several burpees in a row can…

As wearable fitness trackers become increasingly popular, more people are taking a closer look at their daily steps. And it seems to be paying off. According to the American Council on Exercise, people who track their steps take an average of 2,500 more steps per day than those who don’t. If you’re one of…

Some exercises, including bicep curls and squats, can support weight training at home or the gym. You can use free weights or your body weight with certain exercises to provide resistance. Share on Pinterest Andrea Gjestvang/Getty ImagesWhether your goal is to build muscle mass or achieve a fitter, more toned body, lifting weights…

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Share on Pinterest Fitness isn’t about what you can lose. It’s about what you can gain. Six weeks after the birth of my second child, I had a moment of reckoning that forever changed what I appreciate about exercise. I sat in my OB-GYN’s waiting room, staring at the fluorescent green intake form on…