Center for Young Women's Health

Yes. Proper stretching before and after exercise is important for preventing injuries in all your muscle groups (upper, mid, and lower body). It also decreases your risk of back injury. […]

No. You don’t need to lift heavy weights to strengthen and tone muscles on your body. You can build muscles by doing toning exercises, lifting light weights, or playing sports. […]

How do I count the days of my menstrual cycle? Do I start counting the day I start bleeding or when I finish? Your cycle begins on the first day […]

If you haven’t eaten for several hours, you should have a snack and water before you start working out. Try something with carbohydrates such as a granola bar, fruit, peanut […]

Try to exercise even if you feel tired. Listening to music can help motivate you! When you exercise, you usually sleep better at night and will have more energy later. […]