Fitness

Moving your body will help you feel good not only physically, but mentally too. Learn about the latest fitness news and tricks, and get inspired to try a new activity like pickleball, surfing or skateboarding.

Could Exercise Be The Prescription You Need to Improve Your Mental Health?

Forget the "take two pills and call me in the morning."


Meet The Young Woman Breaking Barriers For a New Generation of Female Skaters

Professional skateboarder Annie Guglia has achieved a couple of major goals in her day, but here she fills us in...


How Olympian Penny Oleksiak Handles the Pressure of Success

How the 18-year-old manages the expectations set by her breakout season at the Rio Olympics.


This is What Happens to Your Brain on a Diet

Your body and brain crave stasis, and naturally fight against losing weight. But that doesn't mean you can't diet healthily...


3 Ways to Get Fit Without a Gym Membership

Get motivated with these alternate sources of fitness inspo!


The Simple Way I Learned to Enjoy Running Again

How running became a moving meditation practice for me.


8 Yoga Moves That Promise to Boost Your Energy

Our tailored yoga workout is an amazing way to gain strength and look toned. But the real bonus? These 8...


How to Choose The Right Type of Yoga For You

We've decoded 10 popular styles to help you decide which one best suits you.

This is The Best Workout for Your Age

Exercise is vital throughout your life — but your needs change over time. Here's what you need to focus on...


50 Fitness Myths That Can Seriously Damage Your Health

Most people accept these "facts" as true. They're not, and they can sabotage your fitness and your health. Learn the...


13 Weight Loss Rules Pros Cheat on—So You Can Too

Even the experts don't follow the golden rules of weight loss. In fact, breaking these rules can actually help tip...


Why This Woman is Committed to Cycling 200km Every June

Dara Sheridan started cycling when her cousin was diagnosed with cancer. This is why she continues to pedal.


This is What Khloe Kardashian’s Fitness Routine Looks Like After Baby True

The Kardashian admits that she feels strong mentally, “but physically it’s not the same.”


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Top Trainers Share How to Lose Weight in 2 Weeks

Want some effective strategies to get results ASAP? Fitness professionals share their best tips on how to drop weight in...


Before Harry: The Meghan Markle Interview

Before she was engaged to Prince Harry, Meghan Markle sat down with Best Health’s Melissa Greer to chat about yoga,...


How to Exercise Like Royalty – The Meghan Markle Workout

We are adding this to our fitness M-O: The Meghan Markle Workout. Find out what the former Best Health cover...


David Beckham’s Trainer Shares Her Fave Glute Activation Workout

They'll get your booty summer-ready in no time.


6 Hiking Tips to Make Your Next Adventure That Much Easier

Thanks to these pointers you'll have a successful hike time and time again.


This Form of Hiking Will Save You From Trekking For Days

If you've ever dreamed about trying an extreme sport, but were afraid to (hey no judgement, we hear ya), you...


Wave Goodbye to Soft Arms With This Arms Focused Workout

Warm weather around the corner means sleeveless tops and strappy dresses. We’ve put together an arms blasting workout to make...


5 Questions to Ask a Trainer Before You Sign Away Your Life

Consider these your interview questions.


13 Bizarre Things That Can Happen When You Gain Weight

Weight gain affects everything from your taste buds to your sex life.

18 Trainers Reveal Their Summer Slim-Down Secrets

While "eat less, move more" holds some truth, it's not the quickest path. Here's what some of the world's leading...


Meet Syrian Refugee Turned Olympic Athlete, Yusra Mardini

"Sometimes you don’t know you can do it until you are in the situation. When you come to the point...


Why You Should Make Post-Workout Stretching a Priority

Flexibility is not always the easiest to maintain — but this tip could help.


This is Exactly What You Should Eat on Days You Workout

Did you know that you can get fit faster by eating the right foods at the right time?


These are the Best Fitness Studios in Canada

Whether they offer women-only workouts, childcare, or an outstanding juice bar, Canada’s gyms know how to cater to their clientele....


This is the Best Gym in Canada, According to You

More than 8,000 Canadians voted in our Best Gyms awards. Here’s who took the top prize.