Getting into a workout routine is rarely easy. It can be hard to find the motivation. Sometimes, it can even feel uncomfortable or embarrassing. Just ask Kelly McGonigal, a health psychologist at Stanford University and the author of the book “The Joy of Movement.” “Not being an athlete growing up, my experience with movement was…
Caitlin Berzok used to be scared of strength training. She occasionally exercised with ankle weights but worried that heavy lifting might slow her down or lead to injury. In 2015, she got serious about running, progressing from shorter races to marathons, and just a year later she started having chronic knee pain. Soon, she could…
Next time you’re feeling the burn during a workout, it might give you a boost to know that exercise can also be a balm: Research suggests it is one of the best tools for fighting chronic inflammation. Inflammation has emerged as a looming health concern in recent years — experts say it can be both…
