Ready to master one of the most powerful sequences in yoga? This quick and effective tutorial will show you how to correctly flow from Warrior I to Warrior II. Perfect for beginners, this short yoga ...

Starting your fitness journey doesn’t have to be intimidating. In this video, bodybuilding legend and 6-time Mr. Olympia Dorian Yates shares three simple strength-building tricks for beginner lifters.

Decades of research have established that initiating an exercise regimen is the most potent non-pharmacological intervention for extending healthspan, as it is associated with measurable benefits from ...

New to yoga? This 20-minute at-home guide teaches beginners how to stretch, strengthen, and relax with easy-to-follow exercises. As we step into a new year, one thing almost everyone promises ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. January 21, 2026 Add ...

The dumbbell squat to press, also known as a thruster, is a compound exercise that starts in a front squat position and ends in an overhead press. This full body movement can be done using dumbbells, ...

Dynamic stretches and mobility moves can warm up your neck, shoulders, and upper back, while static stretches work best after workouts to restore flexibility. A simple routine can combine stretches ...

If your shoulder workouts have begun to feel more like maintenance sessions, with few results to show for your endless reps, it might be time to change things up. Despite the dizzying list of shoulder ...

Brain games can help boost focus, concentration, and memory. They may also help slow age-related cognitive decline, even if they can’t prevent it. Choose games that increase in difficulty and variety ...

This story is adapted from Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength, a five-day email series. Sign up for the special newsletter here. There are innumerable ways to shape a workout routine for building ...

There are two abdominal exercises I believe should always form the building blocks of any exercise plan—whether you’re new to ...

How to make step-ups harder: Hold a light weight, like a dumbbell or kettlebell, in each hand as you perform the exercise. Increase the weight as you get stronger. Trainer tips: Keep your hips square ...