Fitness Tips

We associate cracking and snapping sounds with breaking, so it’s understandable that a noisy knee might give you pause or make you wonder, “Why does my knee pop?” Unfortunately, there’s no single definitive answer. Knee popping is very common and […]

There’s just something about being sore. Maybe it’s that it draws attention to those muscles you’ve built. Perhaps it feels like a testament to how hard you went during your last workout. No matter the reason, it hurts — but […]

Neck strength may be critical for contact sports like wrestling and football, but for those of us who get our exercise at home, in the gym, or on the pavement, neck strength hardly seems necessary. However, if you spend most […]

If you’ve ever experienced “barre shake” while plié-ing or trembled during a plank, you might wonder why you shake when you work out. It’s actually pretty common to experience occasional shaky muscles during a workout, and there are several reasons […]

Working out in the morning has a number of benefits — like jumpstarting your metabolism, increasing your focus, and helping you make healthier food choices throughout the day. Plus, it just feels good to check it off your to-do list. But […]

Walking is a perfect everyday exercise: It’s (fairly) gentle on the joints, easy to do, offers plenty of health benefits, and it doesn’t cost a dime. So, how many steps a day should you walk? Here are some things to […]