At 17, Winnie Yu was a high school track-and-field runner with a bright future. When Yu’s parents encouraged her to try sports in middle school, they didn’t expect she’d fall in love with ...

Yes, running more—provided you build up gradually over time—can make you a better runner, but it’s hardly the only piece of the puzzle. Strength training is a huge factor too: Adding it to your ...

At 17, Winnie Yu was a high school track-and-field runner with a bright future. When Yu’s parents encouraged her to try sports in middle school, they didn’t expect she’d fall in love with ...

Convincing runners to add strength training to their schedules is no easy feat. But hear us out: Lifting weights can make you a better runner in a few different ways. You’ll run more efficiently, ...

When exercising to lose weight, many people hit the treadmill or elliptical and spend their entire workout grinding away on it. For whatever reason, they neglect to hit the weights—whether they're ...

You know what’s great about walking? You’re probably already doing it. Maybe it’s a lap around the block with your neighbor, a few extra steps at the grocery store when you forget where you parked ...

Serrano is a contributor for TIME. Serrano is a contributor for TIME. Imagine there was something you could do that would not only improve your mood, cognition, and energy, but also lower your chances ...