Your lower esophageal sphincter (LES) is a muscular ring that connects your esophagus with your stomach. It relaxes to let food pass through but otherwise stays closed to prevent stomach acid from ...

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Denise Austin shared three moves to strengthen arms. They can be done in just a few minutes without hitting the gym. We’re breaking down each exercise so you can do it at home. When it comes to ...

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Every year, I climb to the top of Everest. It’s no big deal. I take it one step at a time, 80,000 steps per year. By the time Dec. 31 arrives, I calculated, I have ascended at least seven vertical ...

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This story is adapted from Life Kit's Guide to Building Strength, a five-day email series. Sign up for the special newsletter here. There are innumerable ways to shape a workout routine for building ...

It’s no secret there are tons of killer workouts out thereto help you crush your goals (check out the WH workout database if you don't believe me!). But if you’re craving a total-body workout that ...