Nutrition plays a vital role in maintaining solid mental health. YMCA instructors are here to answer often asked questions about wellness.

Stand with your back flat against a wall and your feet shoulder-width apart, positioned slightly forward. Slide down the wall until your thighs are parallel to the floor, engaging ...

Jumping lunges are one of the most effective strength training exercises that can help with weight loss, boost strength, and much more. Know how to do them correctly.

Rest days are a standard part of exercise programs, but they’re not the only way to avoid overworking yourself. Contrary to what a lot of beginner advice says, you don't always need a rest day after ...

As we age, exercise is important for muscle mass, bone density, balance and back pain. Try these at-home exercises for flexibility, strength, endurance and mobility.

For those just learning to lift, the fewer the number of exercises, the better. “Two or three [per workout] on the low end,” says Eric Sung, C.S.C.S., a private trainer in New York.

Piriformis syndrome is a condition that causes pain, numbness, or tingling in the buttocks and down the back of the leg. It occurs when the piriformis muscle spasms and compresses the sciatic nerve.

Build muscle and boost heart health with these low-impact cardio-strength workouts designed for people over 60. Stay strong, energized, and mobile!

The humble push-up will forever be one of the greatest exercise for building ultimate upper body strength. “It is one of the most effective bodyweight moves if you want to build bulletproof strength ...

Wall sits are an effective exercise for weight loss, as they rapidly burn calories by engaging muscles through sustained contractions. Holding the position for several seconds increases heart rate and ...

Discover 5 game-changing exercises that will help sculpt your legs and buttocks in just 4 weeks. Perfect for summer-ready confidence and strength.

A technique now widely used in sports medicine to speed recovery from leg injuries helped reduce symptoms and improve ...