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Fitness

Health is Wealth

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Fitness isn’t about what you can lose. It’s about what you can gain. Six weeks after the birth of my second child, I had a moment of reckoning that forever changed what I appreciate about exercise. I sat in my OB-GYN’s waiting room, staring at the fluorescent green intake form on the clipboard in my lap. I tried to read the page through teary eyes as my baby slept quietly in her car seat next to me. Do you often feel anxious, angry, or sad for no good reason? Are you able to look forward to tomorrow? Have you ever had thoughts of harm coming to yourself or your baby? My first instinct was to lie. But behind the constant clamoring of anxious thoughts, I heard a small, quiet voice in my head: Be honest, it said. Until that moment, I was unable to admit what I knew in my heart to be true: I was struggling with postpartum depression. They called my name, and I walked into the clinic. When my doctor walked into the room, she asked, “So how are you doing?” Before I could respond, the floodgates burst. The sea of anxiety that had swallowed me for weeks flooded the room, and I sobbed uncontrollably.

Excercises
Excercises

Some exercises, including running, bicycling, and HIIT workouts, can burn more calories per hour compared to others.

Walking
Walking

As wearable fitness trackers become increasingly popular, more people are taking a closer look at their daily steps. And it seems to be paying off.

Work Out
Work Out

There is no right or wrong way to create a strength training routine. However, pairing certain muscle groups together can help make your workouts more efficient.

Cardio
Cardio

Walking and running both provide several health benefits. The best option for you depends on your health goals, mobility, and personal preference.

With the launch of Healthline Fitness, we’re excited to meet you wherever you are on your fitness journey. We’re here to remind you that fitness isn’t about what you have to lose; it’s about what you can gain. So much of the broader fitness narrative is about weight loss and unrealistic expectations, but we believe fitness is so much more. When you move in a way that feels good, you’ll improve your mental and physical health, outlook, confidence, and courage — and that’s just the beginning. Because when you find the movement that moves you, you’ll naturally want to keep going for years to come. Whether you’re an experienced athlete or just exercise-curious, we’ll meet you where you are on your exercise journey and help you with attainable, real-life fitness goals that work with your lifestyle. Fitness is for every body, and we’re creating a digital space in which everyone can find the support and resources they need. And while we’re at it, we’ll challenge the notion that “fit” looks a certain way. Our writers, medical reviewers, and video talent are experts in their fields. Certified strength and conditioning coaches, personal and athletic trainers, physical therapists, and even biomechanics PhDs are creating content on par with Healthline’s medical standards. I’m proud to bring integrity and evidence-based fitness content to our audience in an engaging, encouraging, and empowering way.
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