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Meet five fit women with inspiring stories of triumph.

February is Heart Health Month. In celebration, take up these three new research-based habits.

Despite your best intentions, sometimes real life gets in the way of your goals. Here are some strategies for overcoming three common obstacles to success.

After a heart-wrenching tragedy, Juline Gurney lost 50 pounds and regained her life.

Charcoal just might keep you smelling fresh as a daisy even during a tough workout.

Here, we put five common sleep misconceptions to bed — once and for all.

Here's how to make an informed decision about whose lead — and feed — to follow.

An attitude of gratitude can help everything from your mood to your booty — try these six easy steps to be more thankful.

Beat colds and the flu through the winter by following these five tips.

How you lace up your shoes can make all the difference in comfort and performance.

No matter what you weigh, tightening your middle could mean a healthier you.

Try these six moves to release — and relieve — your lower back.

Take a look into new findings surrounding exercise and memory, Alzheimer's prevention and orthorexia nervosa.

Harness the power of your mind to prevent overeating.

Mauri Peterson didn’t let a serious heart condition keep her from pursuing her athletic dreams.

What's in your water bottle — besides water?

Learn all you need to know about your potential new partner while getting your sweat on.

A horrible accident left Ashley Nelson partially paralyzed and with a brain injury — but even that couldn't quell her competitive spirit.

Meet five outstanding women whose lives changed through fitness.

NASM-certified trainer, functional-training specialist and Dymatize athlete Taylor Gallagher opens up to Oxygen in this Q&A.

Read the latest news about the Mediterranean diet, muscle memory and high-intensity incidental physical activity (HIIPA).

Meet five everyday women who’ve got the fit factor.

This judo athlete and Olympic hopeful talks about kicking ass and taking names.

Refuse to let excuses sideline you or keep you from your fitness and health goals.

The 30-year-old actress and singer shares how fitness fuels her success.

Fitness expert and mother of two Nathalia Melo couldn’t find a postpartum plan for moms who wanted to get strong — so she created one.

Can you actually change the way you age for a healthier life? The science says yes.

Shake off the winter blues and get your brain summer-ready!

This two-time Ms. Bikini Olympia and two-time Bikini International champion opens up to Oxygen.

Judoka Nicole Stout ignored her father’s directive and followed her martial arts dreams — to the benefit of the world.

Once working mom Sarah Grant made herself a priority, she lost 57 pounds.

Jennifer Nicole Lee, ACE-CPT, former Ms. Bikini America and 92-time magazine cover model, offers tips to help you resurrect your goals and reignite your fitness training fire.

Hard workouts can improve mood, improve attention — and even build more gray matter.

Get the perfect gift for the health-minded mom in your life! These items were hand-picked by our Brand Director and Editor-in-Chief Lara McGlashan as things she herself would love to get for Mother’s Day (hint hint). Check them out!

These fit females have transformed their lives and are now leading the way for others to do the same.

Division I track athlete and two-time Figure Olympia champion opens up about her enduring love of track, the practice of gratitude and her weekly self-care indulgence.

Former Ms. Bikini Olympia Nathalia Melo now focuses on fitness for new moms.

If your New Year’s resolution is to reduce stress, there are some foods that can help.

After a devastating car accident, Geri Helm used fitness to steer her life back on course.

The reigning Ms. Bikini Olympia and two-time Bikini International champion Angelica Teixeira shares her pre-Olympia chest and triceps training strategies exclusively with Oxygen.

Use these tips to maneuver around any and all obstacles in your path and achieve all your goals and dreams.

After a devastating accident nearly ended her career, Whitney Wiser proves that resiliency always wins.

Baby-on-board new mom Amber Dawn Orton finds new ways to stay fit while cutting herself some slack.

Steer clear of disease by cutting your risk of metabolic syndrome with these three fit habits.

Clean up your inner circle and create powerful relationships — in and out of the gym!

You’re only 60 days away from finally making exercise and clean eating part of your lifestyle.

From spiritual journeys and active escapes to weight-loss and health retreats, your next trip is the perfect opportunity to commit to your fitness goals or take them to the next level.

Four-time cancer survivor Libby Westphal shed 68 pounds, stepped onstage and took home the crown.

Think you have what it takes? Meet five women who've got the fit factor.

Fitness icon Jennifer Nicole Lee has graced the cover of 92 magazines — but life wasn’t always so glamorous.

Pro athlete Candice Appleby knows what “sup” when it comes to water sports.

Fitness model, TV personality and entrepreneur Brooke Burke takes women on a three-day mind/body/spirit journey through self-discovery.

Renew your commitment to health with a wellness weekend in Southern California.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Heighten your awareness of this, the second most common cause of death from cancer in women in the United States.

There is no surefire way to prevent breast cancer but you can possibly reduce your risk through diet and healthy living. Here are five things you can do now.

Emmy-winning TV host, author and certified trainer Samantha Harris shares her top lessons learned from her breast cancer experience.

Cut your chances of getting sick while flying this holiday season with these must-try tips.

Better choices helped Christina Jordan transform her body, reverse diabetes and win a beauty pageant.

Ditching her scale allowed Angeles Burke to measure success in unexpected ways.

Skip the side effects most pain medications cause in favor of a cure grown by Mother Nature herself.

Two-time Olympic gold medalist and five-time world champion rower Susan Francia shares sleep’s significant impact on her athletic conditioning and performance.

For Optimum Nutrition-sponsored athlete Sarah Brown, fitness is a family affair.

Recent research has revealed that sitting for long periods could be as bad for your heart as smoking.

Whenever you’re feeling blue, just step into the green and get an immediate attitude adjustment.

Authentic, ambitious and altruistic, cover girl Massy Arias — aka Mankofit — is on a mission to change the world, one social post at a time.

If you pee when you run/jump/cough/laugh/sneeze, we’re talking to you. Read on to discover how to avoid bulky pads and (yikes!) adult diapers.

Meet five women from a wide range of industries who’ve got the fit factor.

Leaky gut syndrome can negatively impact both your health and your life. Here’s the 411 on what it is, how it occurs and how to prevent it.

For TV personality Lisa Morales, strong is definitely the new skinny.

What Jasmine Fernandez lacks in height, she more than makes up for in determination.

Read how Kari Leonard lost 100 pounds and found her purpose along the way.

Whether you’re training for your next competition or just trying to get healthier, you don’t have to go it alone.

Got a fit mom in your life? Or maybe you’re a fit mom yourself! Either way, these editor-curated Mother’s Day gifts will please even the pickiest of fitness fans.

It’s time to embark on a new kind of fitness program with Oxygen Challenge coach Erin Stern.

Q&As with six fit women on the rise.

Get a behind-the-curtain look at this three-time Bikini Olympia winner and social media maven.

Read how this former Slovakian dancer became a fitness superstar in the United States.

As they say, a goal without a plan is just a wish. And you deserve to give yourself more than just wishful thinking when it comes to fitness.

Here are 50 new ways to make this year your best yet.

Hiring a personal trainer is much like any other professional you’d hire, you want to make sure you find the right one.