IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

Fitness

TODAY Fitness has the latest exercise tips, fitness challenges and workout trends to try at home for health and wellbeing.

Back to Wellness

Dietitians reveal the healthiest yogurt options for gut health, protein and more

With benefits for your heart, gut and muscles, it's no surprise experts love yogurt.
An opened plastic yogurt cup on a green background
An opened plastic yogurt cup on a green background

Should women take creatine? Dietitians explain benefits, risks and what to know before trying it

Creatine supplements have been shown to have benefits for women in many stages of life — but it's not recommended for everyone.
Woman pours creatine powder in a glass of water on a beige background.
Woman pours creatine powder in a glass of water on a beige background.

Dietitians reveal 15 foods full of potassium for better health health, muscle function

Potassium, an essential mineral, is found in certain fruits, veggies and legumes.
Sweet potato
Sweet potato

Is it rude to leave a workout class early? Fitness instructors weigh in

People on TikTok certainly have opinions, but what do the experts say?
Blue gradient background with several cropped cutouts of people doing various workouts. From top left to bottom right: a person picking up a weight; a woman doing crunches; someone holding up a barbell; a man doing a yoga stretch; and a woman on a pilates reformer.
Blue gradient background with several cropped cutouts of people doing various workouts. From top left to bottom right: a person picking up a weight; a woman doing crunches; someone holding up a barbell; a man doing a yoga stretch; and a woman on a pilates reformer.

Chrissy Metz wishes people would stop asking her this 1 question about weight loss

The "This Is Us" actor says she learned a lot from the character she played on the show.
Chrissy Metz
Chrissy Metz

When early menopause led to weight gain, these micro habits help 40-year-old woman lose 50 lbs

Back and foot pain were part of Michelle Kloese’s life, and her health markers weren’t great. Building a new routine with simple diet and fitness habits turned her health around.

Pregnancy workouts to build strength, boost energy and relieve pain during every trimester

Working out during pregnancy is good for you and your baby. Here are the best exercises to do during each trimester.
Pregnant woman doing bicep exercise with dumbbells.
Pregnant woman doing bicep exercise with dumbbells.

The best upper-body stretches to reduce pain and improve posture

Whether you're sedentary or hitting the weight rack, it's important to stretch the shoulders, neck, back and wrists to relieve tension and improve mobility.

These 10 magnesium-rich foods have benefits for sleep, heart health and blood sugar

If you want more magnesium, opt for leafy greens, nuts, seeds and whole grains.
Spinach leaf  on  yellow background
Spinach leaf  on  yellow background