What is '12-3-30'? The walking treadmill routine people are obsessed with
The 12-3-30 workout is a viral walking treadmill routine. A sports medicine doctor weighs in on how to try it safely for weight loss.
Start TODAY
See AllJoin Al and many more in walking towards better health! Find how to join, get exercises, tips, a playlist and more.
Want to walk or run faster? Try this 31-day cross-training challenge
These cross-training exercises will make your walk safer and more efficient — and help you increase your speed.
Easy, healthy meal ideas for the week ahead: Creamy kitchen garden pasta, cold brew overnight oats and more
This week’s meal plan keeps you on track with healthy, low-lift recipes — with flexibility to enjoy the Thanksgiving spread.
How a 'near-death experience' motivated 1 man to lose 200 pounds
Uncontrolled diabetes put Eric Power in the hospital. It motivated him to commit to a diet and exercise routine and lose weight.
Master the Move
See AllLike having a personal trainer in your pocket! Learn how to perform common exercises properly to tone your muscles and avoid injury.
A simple core exercise that targets those hard-to-hit lower abs
The reverse crunch is an easy core exercise that targets those hard to hit lower abs — without straining your neck and back.
Bicep curls look easy — but this common mistake can hurt your back
When performed correctly, bicep curls give you leaner, more toned arms and make everyday activities easier.
Everyone should be doing planks. Here's why
Planks work your abs, arms, back and lower body. But performing the plank exercise properly is key to reaping the benefits.
Are crunches a pain in the neck? Here’s how to do them correctly
Crunches and situps can be a great core exercise to tone the abs when performed correctly. Learn how to do a crunch the right way.
This 1 stretch will combat the effects of sitting all day
This yoga pose stretches many areas of the body at once, which makes it effective, but also challenging.
Workout Videos
Ask the expert
See AllStephanie Mansour, personal trainer and weight-loss coach address some of the most common questions and roadblocks that trip people up on their journey to establish a health and fitness routine.
Does any movement count as exercise?
Yes, mowing the lawn or doing housework can serve as your workout — but only if it's done at "moderate intensity."
How much muscle soreness is normal after a workout?
Mild to moderate soreness after a workout is normal. Here are the signs that it may be cause for concern.
Is walking a good enough workout? This number of daily steps can reduce risk of dying
Yes, walking is good exercise. A new study shows that walking just 4,000 steps a day can significantly lower your risk of dying. And every step counts.
Is it healthier to wake up early to exercise, or to get more sleep?
Should you hit snooze or lace up your sneakers? It depends.
Workout Plans
15 exercises to work your arms, legs and abs — no weights required!
Just 20 minutes of strength training, five days a week is all you need to start seeing results from an at-home strength training routine.
Too cold to walk? 25 cardio exercises you can do inside with no equipment
Do these simple cardio exercises at home to burn calories, improve your heart health and lose weight.
What is HIIT training? The type of exercise we should all be doing
HIIT offers a big calorie burn, revs your metabolism and builds strength in half the time of steady exercise. Here's how to do it.
Easing back into exercise? This 30-minute workout is perfect for beginners
If you're ready to get up and move but have no idea where to start, this workout is for you!
Fitness Reviews
See AllLooking for a new workout? Curious about a fitness trend? The TODAY team tests programs, equipment and classes to help you choose your next exercise!
This workout uses electrical shocks to help tone your muscles. I tried it and was sore for days
The suit costs $2,400 and has a 55,000-person waitlist — and yes, it's worth it.
I tried SLT at home and improved my core strength in 1 month
Using resistance bands, gliders and light weights, I activated muscles I didn't even know I had.
The new app from Barry’s brings the studio experience in home
Barry's X brings the studio's signature HIIT workout to you — and it's just as hard as an in-person class.
I tried The Class 14-day trial, and never had a weirder workout experience
The Class by Taryn Toomey has a devoted following, but is it worth the hype?
12 foods cardiologists eat when they’re stuck at the airport and ‘worst’ foods they avoid
Airport eateries have a captive audience, but it's possible to find healthy food, heart doctors say.
Did you walk or run a turkey trot? We want to hear about it!
Let us celebrate your success this Thanksgiving!
Add these 14 high-fiber veggies to your meals for major gut health benefits
Dietitians reveal which vegetables have the most gut- and heart-healthy fiber.
5 exercises that target the hard-to-hit lower abs
Yes, these simple ab exercises will target belly fat — but more importantly, they will make for a stronger core.
Calling all Start TODAY members. Come walk with us live on the show
Want to join Al Roker, Stephanie Mansour and your fellow Start TODAY members for a workout segment? We want to hear from you.
'Cozy cardio': The latest fitness trend experts actually love
Dread cardio exercise? So did Hope Zuckerbrow. Her effort to turn fitness into a "meditational self-love moment" became a viral workout trend.
New weight-loss drug Zepbound shows striking results: What to know about cost, side effects
Here's what patients need to know about cost, side effects and when the medication will be available in the U.S.
Woman opens up about losing 123 pounds with new weight loss drug: 'I was shocked'
Zepbound is an injectable medication that's part of the same class of drugs as Ozempic.
Can walking really help you lose weight? Experts weigh in
There are many benefits of walking — and yes, weight loss is one of them. Experts explain how to create a walking routine that can help you lose weight.
Dietitians share their favorite high-protein dessert ideas — and 1 they avoid
Plus, tips for making your favorite sweet treats more satisfying with extra protein.
5 prenatal exercises from a celebrity trainer you can do lying down
Celebrity trainer and founder of The Sculpt Society Megan Roup shares the pregnancy workout that helped her reduce back pain, prepare for labor and recover postpartum.
