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When it comes to fitness, recovery is just as important as the workouts themselves. But how do you decide between active recovery versus a rest day? Both play crucial roles in optimizing performance ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Want an exercise program that helps you work out smarter, not harder? You've found it. The Women's ...

Firefighters are athletes. Taking care of ourselves means not just getting evaluated by our primary care or department physician but truly embracing a healthy lifestyle. Being able understand your ...

Staying active throughout pregnancy may do more than boost mood and energy—it could also help speed up recovery following childbirth, including after a cesarean section. That was the experience of ...