Fitness Mastery: Hypertrophy, HIIT & Running Optimization

Comprehensive fitness involves a mix of strength training for hypertrophy, HIIT for metabolic health, and corrective exercises for postural alignment.

Exercise Equipment Exercises and Workouts Walking

Recommended Walking Distances

Published Dec,18 2018 | By Benna Crawford

Walking a set distance on a regular schedule boosts bone density, muscular endurance, strength and flexibility — and could keep you moving into a ripe old age.

Fitness teacher making exercises with the circle tool

Exercises to Do With the Pilates Magic Circle

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Benna Crawford

The Pilates Magic Circle is a flexible ring that provides resistance for muscle groups in the upper and lower body, and can even target the core.

Portrait of a young woman in sports clothing exercising with exercising equipment on ground

How Does Exercise Affect Your Self-Esteem?

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Benna Crawford

It's probably safe to surmise that sitting in front of a screen all day at work and in front of the TV all night isn't doing much for your physical health or self-image.

Benna Crawford has been a journalist and New York-based writer since 1997. Her work has appeared in USA Today, the San Francisco Chronicle, The New York Times, and in professional journals and trade publications. Crawford has a degree in theater, is a certified Prana Yoga instructor, and writes about fitness, performing and decorative arts, culture, sports, business and education .