Working out over the holidays isn't easy—but don't let your lapse last long. Sports scientists says this much time off could ...

Skipping is an excellent way to get your heart rate up quickly. It helps improve circulation and increases the efficiency of ...

You just need a light pair of dumbbells, or water bottles ...

And you only need to do them for a few minutes at a time to benefit.

You tell yourself it’s just one week. Maybe you’re swamped at work, dealing with a family crisis, or nursing a minor injury that gives you the perfect excuse to skip your usual workout routine. Seven ...

New research shows that cutting down on sitting time significantly reduces metabolic syndrome risk in older adults—even among those who don’t meet exercise guidelines or follow perfect diets. Study: ...

This is the secret to dropping weight faster. While there are plenty of ways to get your cardio session in, jumping rope is seen as one of the best. Not only can it burn more calories than running, ...

When was the last time you held a jump rope in your hands? For many adults, this simple piece of equipment remains relegated to playground memories, yet fitness experts increasingly recognize it as ...

Taking the stairs is a form of NEAT, or non-exercise activity thermogenesis. (Getty Images) Maybe it’s been a while since you’ve been to the gym or had an hour to kill in yoga class. But that doesn’t ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. Jumping rope has always been one of the simplest, most effective forms of cardio. It’s cheap, portable, and proven to ...