Whether you’re an avid hiker or just starting to hit the trails, hiking is a great way to commune with nature while getting a solid cardio workout. But without the proper hiking gear, “roughing it” can take on a whole new meaning. A quality pair of hiking boots can help you avoid ending your hike […]
If you’re looking to make a home gym, you need space-saving fitness products more than ever. Kettlebells are versatile but take up precious home gym flooring space. That’s why adjustable kettlebells are the way to go — they’re compact, portable, and all-in-one. Here are seven of our favorite adjustable weight kettlebells for a cardio-meets-strength training […]
Monitoring your heart rate can help you get to the top of your fitness game faster. It’s an effective way to gauge your intensity level, so you know when you need to step it up (or when you’re going a little too hard). If you’re doing a cycling workout on the BODi Bike, tracking your […]
As anyone who’s made a daily (hot girl) walk a part of their fitness routine knows, taking a stroll can really boost your day—and shopping the best treadmills for walking, like slim under-desk models and machines with challenging incline ranges, is an excellent solution to those days when you just can’t (or don’t want to) go outside […]
“The Mutant” wants to be called a two-time winner. Written by Roger Lockridge Last updated on February 16, 2023 The 2023 Arnold Classic is set to take place throughout the weekend of Mar. 2-5, 2023 in Columbus, OH. One of the 10 confirmed bodybuilders competing in the Men’s Open contest is 2021 winner Nick Walker. […]
When it comes to losing weight and staying fit, you might think of intense activities. However, the reality is that, what is one activity that you tend to avoid, as there are easier and more convenient options available? The answer is taking the stairs, as you can always use the elevator or escalator in the […]
We keep hearing people around us talking about counting calories and wanting to cut down on calories, but what exactly is this term called ‘calorie’, and why is it so important to us? To explain it simply, our bodies need the energy or calories to perform their vital functions like respiration, digestion, circulation etc. and […]
The body mass index (BMI) is a convenient guide for evaluating a healthy weight range. It takes into account your height and weight to show whether you’re underweight, average weight, overweight, or obese. BMI is widely used today in healthcare settings to flag potential weight-related health issues or track the chances of obesity. That said, […]
Many of us on our fitness journey must have heard the term BMR Calculator. However, most of us do not know the importance of calculating BMR. Like several other calculators, including BMI and calorie calculators, the BMR calculator also plays a vital role in improving our efforts to get fitter and maintain a healthy body […]
On those really busy days when you have almost no time to exercise, you might wonder if a 20-minute workout is even worth it. But we’re here to let you know that if that’s the time you have, you actually can get in an effective workout. Truth is, there’s a lot you can achieve in […]