Fast fitness goals are fleeting. Sure, it’s great to set a PR, win your weekend soccer game, or conquer that big race. But what about finding your fitness passion — a way to stay in shape for life doing something you love? Fatherly’s Fitness Issue aims to do just that with fitness experts offering tips, tricks, and a deep exploration of forever fitness activities that will get you functionally fit for life.

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Just 6 Minutes Of HIIT Workout Can Give A Brain Boost, Says Study

ByEthan Freedman

Exercise is important for keeping your brain healthy — but not every workout is the same.

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The Ultimate At-Home Calf Workout For Busy Men

ByJulia Savacool

How to get bad-ass legs without ever running a step.

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The Best Tabata Workout To Flatten Your Stomach

ByJulia Savacool

When you need to make exercise really count, turn to Tabata. Here's your starter workout.

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The Ultimate At-Home Workout For Beginners

ByJulia Savacool

Whether you're getting back into the game or taking your first crack at this whole exercise thing, you've got to start slow and work smart.

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10 Hip-Opening Stretches To Prevent Injury And Ease Pain

ByEmily Kelleher

Tight hips can afflict both athletes and couch potatoes alike, and lead to tons of pain and injury. Try these moves to get them loose.

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The 10 Best Quad Exercises For Strong, Buff Legs

ByJulia Savacool

Strong quads are the necessary counterpoint to all the work you put into building a buff upper body.

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The Best Stretches For Lower Back Pain

ByJulia Savacool

These seven moves can help undo some of the damage and prevent more pain.

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How To Lose Belly Fat For Men — And Keep It Off

ByJulia Savacool

Belly fat is bad for health. This is how you lose it.

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The Best Butt Workouts For Busy Men

ByJulia Savacool

Whether yours is flat as a pancake or full like an inflated tire, the real focal point should be: How strong is it?

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This 20-Minute Workout Will Test Your Cardio And Leave You Panting

ByJulia Savacool

Some serious moves for any size space, no weights required.

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The Ultimate Guide To Proper Squat Form

ByJulia Savacool

The centerpiece of nearly every strength-training plan, this move is easy to do — but harder to do right.

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The Best HIIT Workout You Can Do In 15 Minutes

ByJulia Savacool

No time? That’s no excuse. This blink-and-you’re-done routine has you covered.

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Burn 1,000 Calories In This No-Holds-Barred Workout

ByJulia Savacool

Can you make it through?

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The Best 15-Minute Ab Workout For Men

ByJulia Savacool

Get a midsection to be proud of in just 15 minutes, three days a week.

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HIIT For Beginners: 25 Moves To Incorporate In Your Next Workout 

ByTyghe Trimble

Want results this year? Resolve to do more high-intensity interval training.

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The Best Damn Bodyweight Workout

ByJulia Savacool

Don't take our word for it — try out this 15-minute, 7-move workout, and your fitness routine will thank you.