In general, as someone without diabetes, you want your fasting blood sugar (when you haven’t eaten for at least eight hours) to be below 100 mg/dL. You want your spikes to be below 180 mg/dL, to lower ...

Hydration does more than keep you from feeling tired—it helps your body make and use energy. Water supports metabolism, moves nutrients where they’re needed, and fuels energy production inside your ...

And this is where that 10,000-step goal comes in. The exact figure is a bit of a farce. (It’s believed to stem from a device ...

Olympic legend Katie Ledecky loves training. Her workout tips make it easier to exercise to build muscle, strength, and speed ...

Here is a classic style of workout that can be changed depending on the equipment available, such as weights and pullup bars to nothing but a grass field or parking lot.

Warm up with a 10-minute tread without using your hands (as much as possible). No grabbing the edge of the pool, but when you start to sink, use your arms to keep you on the surface. But once you have ...

Your body can hold extra water if you eat salty foods or more carbs, making your weight go up. After exercise, muscles might keep extra water as they heal, causing a slight weight increase. Not ...

Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don't deliver on their promises – remember vibrating belts or sauna suits? Today, weighted vests, made from sturdy fabrics like nylon and filled ...

When Sarah Baldassaro turned 50, she took stock of her health and began working with a fitness coach on strength training, a type of exercise that’s crucial for women in midlife. “Now I would say I’m ...

Kristen Marie Beavers receives funding from the NIH and serves in an advisory capacity for Novo Nordisk, Haleon, and Radius Health. Health and fitness trends come and go, and many fads don’t deliver ...

There’s a lot of debate about weight machines in the fitness world. Some people gravitate towards them because they seem a heck of a lot easier than cranking out some reps with a pair of dumbbells or ...