If you keep up with the latest wellness trends, it might seem like ashwagandha is everywhere these days. This adaptogenic herb is native to India and has been widely used for millennia. Now, you can find ashwagandha on trendy coffeehouse menus — sometimes mixed with chai for a chilled-out latte — as well as in […]
Walking is one of the best exercises for new moms — it’s a gentle exercise you can do at your own pace. But actually finding the time to take a walk can be tough. Sure, you have a few strategies for working out with kids at home, like crushing an express class while your little one is napping. But actually […]
If you have larger-than-average breasts, you know all too well that searching for a sports bra that’s both comfy and supportive can be a workout in itself. We did the legwork for you — here are some of the best workout bras on the market for anyone who needs a little extra support. 1. Shock […]
Whether you want to build an impressive set of wheels, boost your strength, or improve athletic performance, your training had better include some single-leg exercises. Indeed, they are invaluable for balancing your physique, addressing weaknesses, improving leg strength, and providing a nasty pump. Credit: Vladimir Sukhachev / Shutterstock Among the best single-leg exercises are lunges, […]
“Every exercise in the water has the potential to be a core exercise,” says Denomme. 3. Water classes enhance coordination. The very first water exercise class I attended was a 60-minute blur of combination movements performed in the deep end of the pool: Think riding an imaginary rocking horse across the pool and mimicking a cross-country […]
You know not to judge a book by its cover, but what about a cereal box or a bag of potato chips? Can you trust those nutrition buzzwords — like “organic,” “light,” or “fat-free” — to guide you toward the healthiest options? The good news: Food labeling is pretty tightly regulated. The FDA not only […]
Henderson was anything but a “ghost” at the Ghost Clash 2. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 21, 2023 In some ways, the 2023 World Raw Powerlifting Federation (WRPF) Ghost Clash 2 might have been the first significant powerlifting meet of the calendar year. While there were a whole host of impressive and […]
I was training for the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City, Michigan, last May when my ankle began to ache at the end of a 20-mile long run. After a few days of rest, the pain subsided only slightly. So I went to my podiatrist, who broke the news: I had a stress fracture in my fibula. […]
Lovelace continues to show she’s a deliberate record-setting machine. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on February 20, 2023 It hasn’t even been two months in the year 2023, yet here’s Rhianon Lovelace continuing to push the boundaries of what we might think is possible from a strongwoman. After already setting the U64 Axle Press […]
The gym is for everyone. It’s for bodybuilders working to reach 5% body fat on stage and powerlifters who want to bench press 500 pounds. The gym is also for folks who have some gray in their hair, some well-earned laugh lines, and a few general aches and pains from more than two decades of […]