Question: I swim two or three times a week, doing laps and various workout sets (backstroke, breaststroke, crawl) for more than 45 minutes. In total, I swim 11/2 to 2 miles each week. During the last ...

Last week I responded to a reader who asked about her trainer's recommendation she do the stiff-legged dead lift exercise for her hamstrings and glute muscles. Because the stiff-legged dead lift ...

Eight of 10 Americans have lower back pain, but conditioning your abdomen and lower back can help. If you want to strengthen your midsection but don't have gym equipment at home, two of the best ...

Winter is the most difficult time of year to begin a fitness program, but it is the most important season to do so. Otherwise you are likely to spend several weeks of dull days and long nights with ...