Choosing the right weight at the gym can be a challenge. Go too light and you won’t effectively build strength. Go too heavy and your form can break down, increasing the risk of injury and making your workout less effective. To better understand how to choose the right weight for your fitness goals,Health talked to two strength and conditioning specialists. Here’s what they said.

As an athletic trainer with a sports medicine background, Kara Radzak was curious to know how much she could put her body through after giving birth to her first son in 2018. Radzak, a professor at UNLV’s School of Integrated Health Sciences, browsed PubMed for evidence-based guidelines to support her recovery — to little avail.

Experts explain the science on supplements to help you determine which are worth your money — and which are just hype.

People with diabetes are often leery of eating potatoes, a high-glycemic food that can raise blood sugar. But research done at the University of Nevada Las Vegas on behalf of the Alliance for Potato Research and Education, found that, far from being problematic, potatoes are full of nutrients and can improve heart health for people with type 2 diabetes.

Social media is flooded with viral walking challenges: from the 'hot girl/guy walk' to all the number-based protocols that have you wondering if you're exercising or back in math class. There's also tai chi walking, backwards walking, Nordic walking, rucking — the list goes on. If you want to add some more focused activity to your fitness routine, how should you start?

Fitness experts share the 'green' and 'red flags' to consider when trying out a viral walking trend.