As a personal trainer, I frequently am asked by my clients about the exercises that burn the most calories. I usually respond by explaining that other indicators — like strength, endurance and heart ...

I used to think weight training was just about building muscle and getting stronger. Boy, was I wrong. After diving deep into the research and tracking my own body’s responses, I discovered that how ...

Most of us know the feeling of lacing up our running shoes, dragging ourselves to the gym or diving into a pool of water and wondering how much bang we're really getting for our buck. Whether aiming ...

One of the benefits of exercise is that it burns more calories than sitting around being sedentary. (I would argue that this is the least interesting benefit of exercise, compared to improving your ...

Though bodybuilders and runners usually take different approaches towards physical fitness, each gets something positive out of their efforts. "The most important exercise for each person is the ...

I used to think burning 3000 calories meant living on the treadmill for hours. Spoiler alert: I was completely wrong, and it nearly burned me out completely. I’d drag myself to the gym, spend what ...

Lose It!’s chief nutrition officer explains how you earn a calorie bonus from exercise and whether it makes sense to eat those additional calories.

The word “calorie” may bring up thoughts of nutrition labels and treadmill readouts, but really calories are just units of energy. Your car runs on gas, your house runs on electricity, and your body ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." THERE ARE LOTS of great reasons to get walking beyond the need to get from one place to another. From ...

Sweating does not help people burn calories. However, it may temporarily help people lose water weight. Despite what some people think, it is not necessary to sweat during a workout to burn calories.

Jillian Kubala, MS, is a registered dietitian based in Westhampton, NY. Jillian uses a unique and personalized approach to help her clients achieve optimal wellness through nutrition and lifestyle ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." CALORIES MIGHT BE among the most misunderstood aspects of our health and the ways our bodies work. Are ...