The Best Articles in Fitness
The most useful articles and videos in Fitness from around the web, curated by thought leaders and our community.
Refind focuses on timeless pieces and updates the list whenever new, must-read articles or videos are discovered.
Top 5 Fitness Articles
At a glance: these are the articles that have been most read, shared, and saved in Fitness by Refind users in 2024 so far.
Videos
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The #1 way to strengthen your mind is to use your body
Exercise gives your brain a “bubble bath of neurochemicals,” says Wendy Suzuki, a professor of neural science. Subscribe to Big Think on YouTube ► https://ww...
Fitness Coach Nimai Delgado ON: How Failure Is A Part Of Success
Are you unsure about your career path? Are you trying to build financial stability? This conversation with fitness coach Nimai Delgado offers fresh insights ...
The Man Thats Ageing Backwards: “I Was 45, I’m Now 18!”
In this new episode Steven sits down with entrepreneur, anti-aging and longevity pioneer Bryan Johnson.00:00 Intro02:08 What's your mission04:20 Early contex...
What to Do When You Can't Do Push-Ups
Please watch: "You'll Fail This Fitness Challenge (And It Might Kill You)" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QPGoIOdDbJI --~--Can't do push-ups? Learn how to d...
What happens to your body when you start exercising regularly
Whether you’re trying to get fit, build muscle, or you’re just tired of the couch, leading a more active lifestyle takes time, effort and determination. Tech Insider explores what will happen to your…
What is ...?
New to Fitness? These articles make an excellent introduction.
4 beginner pilates moves for building a rock-solid core
Get ready to build serious strength in a matter of minutes.
Circuit Training Workouts Routine For Beginners (The Complete Guide)
Put your body to work with circuit training. Here's a beginner-friendly circuit training workouts routine to help you reach your desired fitness level.
What Is VO2max?
With the news that the Apple Watch will soon be able to measure VO2max more effectively (they say) than ever, you may be wondering what VO2max even is. It’s a measure of your aerobic fitness, and you…
15 Core Strength Workout Exercises for Beginners
When many people think of a core strength workout, it immediately brings to mind cheesy ab routines that have run on TV infomercials. This article isn't that.
How to ...?
How to enjoy running
Going for a jog doesn’t have to be a chore – these mental techniques will make it something you actually look forward to
How to Establish a Core Strength Routine You'll Actually Stick To
Crunches aren't enough...and will bore you to death, anyway.
«Crunches work the muscles at the front of our torso, mainly the rectus abdominis, better known as the six-pack muscl»
How to Work Out When You Can't Go to the Gym
Whether you’re self-quarantining, your gym has canceled events as a social distancing measure, or you just want to be cautious, it’s nice to have options for working out besides going to your usual…
How to Make Gains Without a Gym • Stronger by Science
How can you hold on to your gains when you can't make it the gym? This article breaks down bodyweight training and how to do high-quality workouts at home.
How to Build Muscle 💪🏼
This guide summarizes the science of efficiently building muscle. It's for men and women.
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Leg Stretches for Flexibility: 7 Stretches for Your Lower Body
Try these 7 leg stretches for better flexibility and less stiffness and pain, and discover more benefits of effective lower-body stretching.
Somatic Exercises: How It Works, Benefits, and Stretches for Beginners
Working out doesn’t have to mean breaking a sweat.
Mobility Training Program: 4 Weeks of Full-Body Mobility
No matter if you're a lifelong athlete or sedentary most of the day, this mobility training program will help you feel and move better.
How Long It Takes to Walk a Mile and How to Improve Your Form
Whether you're looking to move more or you want to upgrade your daily stroll, these tips will help you pick up the pace.
Morning Pilates: Benefits Plus a Workout
Not an early workout person? Pilates in the morning might just change your mind. Discover the benefits of morning Pilates and try a workout.
Short Articles
Short on time? Check out these useful short articles in Fitness—all under 10 minutes.
How to Feel a Little Better in 2024
It’s time to let go of impossible-to-achieve health goals and just…do less.
Mysterious Neglected Part of Our Body Is Vital to Our Health, Scientists Discover
We are constantly reminded about how exercise benefits our bone and muscle health or reduces fat.
5 Morning Workouts to Boost Your Well-Being
Starting your day on the right (and left) foot with regular morning workouts offers myriad benefits; here’s how to get started.
10-20-30 Interval Training Is The Secret To Getting Fitter, Faster
If you want to get faster at running and get in better health with shorter workouts, stop going for runs and try 10-20-30 interval training instead.
Never past your prime! 13 peaks we reach at 40 or later
Ageing doesn’t have to mean slowing down. In fact, you’re more likely to win an ultramarathon in midlife, not to mention get happier, wiser and more body confident
Long Articles
These are some of the most-read long-form articles in Fitness.
The Body at Work: Why Self-Control is the #1 Rule of the 21st-Century Economy
The first time I recognized that my body should be controlled was when I was eleven or twelve years old. Thanks to some particularly nasty asthma medication, my body was already well on the “after”…
The Best Fitness Gadgets for Tracking Your Health in 2024
Wearable technology has changed the way we get fit. Strap on these trackers, watches and wearables for elite-level training insights at the raise of a wrist or the swipe of an app
Running and the Science of Mental Toughness
There is more to running than just training your muscles and improving your stamina. It is also a mental sport, and maybe even more so than previously believed.
«In his opinion, what runners refer to as exhaustion has nothing to do with their physical ability to carry on or not. It is simply a matter of deciding to give up.»
Can fasting help you live longer? Here’s what the science says.
It’s a popular practice, and research shows it has real health benefits. A new diet that tricks your body into thinking it’s fasting may have similar benefits.
Making People Laugh: The Life and Work of Brendan Leonard
A profile of trail runner, author, illustrator, and creator of the Semi-Rad brand, Brendan Leonard.
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