I'd never liked exercise much, and it was hard for me to get motivated to be active. Wanting to change that, I challenged myself to exercise for 30 days straight. I tried everything from running to ...

You'll be surprised how many people struggle to do calf raises with control. Can you? By “control,” I mean lifting into the calf raise for three to four seconds, pausing, then lowering for the same.

Using a great exercise mat makes all the difference when I work out. Something with traction that cushions my joints, doesn’t shift around as I move and is at least somewhat sweat-resistant enhances ...

If you saw how fit I am today, at 77, you might think I’m one of those sportive types who love to sweat and push themselves physically. But you’d be wrong—totally wrong. I so dislike exercise (let ...

Ms. Kadish is the author of the novel “The Weight of Ink.” “Write down a phrase you find abhorrent — something you yourself would never say.” My students looked startled, but they cooperated. They ...

Of all the things TikTok has made me buy over the years, a weighted hula hoop is probably the most unexpected. As I’m sure you all know, TikTok, or more specifically, FitTok, is full of fitness trends ...