You don’t need to visit a studio or hop on a fancy Reformer to give Pilates a try. With a no-equipment, beginner Pilates workout, you can dabble in this popular form of movement right from the comfort of your living room—and we have a pretty awesome routine right here that fits that exact bill. Pilates […]
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is a silent ailment that affects millions globally. It acts as a precursor to more severe cardiovascular diseases. With lifestyle choices under the spotlight for their role in health, the connection between dietary habits and hypertension is undeniable. A significant factor in this equation is the consumption of […]
Want to press more weight, do more push-ups, improve shoulder mobility, and look super-heroic with your shirt off? You may want to focus on doing more serratus anterior exercises. The serratus may not get the love that big muscles like the pecs, glutes, and abs get on social media (no one’s going to post about […]
If you’re a runner, shin splints have probably ruined your day—or thwarted a workout—at one point or another. While not a magical cure-all, stretches for shin splints can play a big role in warding off the problem (and may help you ease the pain, too). Shin splints are generally considered an overuse injury, and are […]
Thyroid function and cholesterol levels are like two gears in the complex machinery of the human body; their interaction is crucial for maintaining overall health. The thyroid gland, a small butterfly-shaped organ at the base of your neck, plays a vital role in regulating metabolism and energy. Its hormones directly influence the rate at which […]
After years of hyping super intense workouts as the best way to exercise, fitfluencers have recently flipped the script. Now, they’re touting easier, chiller zone 2 training as the key to everything from greater endurance to faster paces to even a longer life. Cardio workouts that feel less hard, but bring greater gains? Who wouldn’t […]
During this year’s March Madness tournament, she seems injury-free and focused on the good stuff. “I’m just trying to have fun,” Bueckers told the Big East Conference. “Last year I missed this opportunity, and I really want to embrace it and remember why I’m playing and the joy that I play with. I always play […]
Time: You don’t have a lot of it to spare, but you can’t exercise without spending it. You could rush between exercises like the Tasmanian Devil — and risk injury. You could cut your workout short — and miss out on important movements. Or you could choose a workout where working against the clock is built […]
Functional training emerges as a crucial concept in the landscape of fitness and exercise. It seamlessly bridges the gap between daily movements and structured workout routines. This approach to exercise enhances the natural movements we perform daily, such as bending, lifting, and reaching, thereby improving our ability to tackle day-to-day tasks with ease and efficiency. […]
If you have tight iliotibial (IT) bands, stretching seems like the logical solution. But dealing with IT band syndrome, which accounts for 22 percent of injuries to the lower extremities, is not so simple; most “IT band stretches” don’t even target the IT band. Here’s what you should know about relieving IT band tightness and […]