Running’s great. The fresh air, the freedom, the simplicity. You can’t beat it. But to improve as a runner, you need to do more than just run. That’s where cross-training comes in. It can help you to ...

The science is still far from conclusive but there is a growing body of evidence that strength training for running can improve economy, performance and injury prevention. Whether you are a ...

As a runner, your fitness priority and preference is probably (hopefully!), running. Perhaps you also strength train, take the occasional yoga class, or even swap out an easy run or two with some ...

Most gyms have an elliptical machine, otherwise known as a cross trainer. And chances are, someone's on it—and using it incorrectly. Sounds good, right? Ahead, fitness experts weigh in on everything ...

Women's Health may earn commission from the links on this page, but we only feature products we believe in. Why Trust Us? Most gyms have an elliptical machine. And chances are, someone's on it—and ...

Treadmills and ellipticals are two extremely popular machines you can use at the gym or buy for your own home. And there's a reason for that: Both get your heart rate up, work your lower-body muscles, ...

Treadmills and ellipticals each offer an effective method for getting cardiovascular exercise. Ellipticals deliver a low-impact workout, so they may be better for people with joint problems.