How can something as old-school as a push up—hands on the ground, knees off the floor, and push—still be in use, and even be growing in acceptance? Because it works out your whole body, it's better on your back than crunches, and you can use your raw push up count as a graduated curve toward fitness, as with the Hundred Push Ups program. Some things about getting in shape never get tired.
2. Trade Static Stretching for Dynamic Warm-Ups
Forget what your gym teacher told you—touching your toes, bending at the waist, and other exercises that stretch your muscles don't help much, if at all, according to a study of thousands of runners of all ages. Instead, try gradually moving up from a fast walk to a run, swinging your arms and legs a bit, and other dynamic stretches before you head out. Photo by lululemon athletica.
3. Create the Ultimate Workout Playlist
Creating the right soundtrack for your run, bike, or other exercise is part art, part science. You can read up what the New York Times' interview experts have to say, but you can also use some tools and techniques to pick out the right pace. Having great, high-energy music won't make you a marathon runner, but it can keep you moving toward the finish line with determination. Our readers also offered up their own takes on the best workout music. Original photo by Laisie Tu.
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