Then you’re ready to get started. The Samsung Ring is compatible with phones that run Android 11 or higher—you just need to download two apps. You use Galaxy Wearable to manage your settings, find important updates, check your battery life, and even raise an SOS to find your missing ring (the lights on the inside […]
I love spending time outside, but I don’t love spending a ton of money in order to do it. That’s why I’m always looking for the best cheap hiking gear that’ll make my outings more enjoyable without putting a huge dent in my wallet. Of course, some equipment (read: anything that keeps you safe and […]
You know how important protein is for staying fit and muscular. But you might not know that much of its strength-building power comes from branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs). It’s one acronym you want to keep in mind when putting together an eating plan or supplement regimen that’ll help make your fitness goals a reality. BCAAs […]
When your neighbor’s kid tells you to make a muscle, you’ll almost certainly flex your biceps — that flashy mountain of muscle on the inside of your upper arm. But if it’s impressive arm size you’re looking for, it’s the muscles on the back of your arm — the less-appreciated triceps — that should get most […]
Some muscles are like fashion trends. Their owners flaunt them, dress to feature them, and post about them. Different muscles can lurch in and out of fashion depending on the whims of the public and the popularity of the celebrities who display them. A recent addition to this A-list of fashionable body parts — particularly […]
You just work your body differently with the two kinds of training. With cycling, your muscles work continuously, but you’re not stressing them with major load. This can help your leg muscles build muscular endurance, NASM-certified trainer and Peloton instructor Jess Sims tells SELF. So hopping on the bike can help build your leg muscles’ […]
Bodybuilding — the art and science of packing on serious muscle — isn’t simply about heaving heavy things. What you eat, when you eat, and how much you eat (or don’t eat) matters. Thankfully, some simple guidelines can give you a solid foundation for bulking up while feeling as strong as you’re trying to look. Read on for some […]
Weight benches are good for more than just chest presses and seated biceps curls. If you want to add some spice to your go-to abs circuit or (literally) elevate your at-home core routine, try a bench ab workout. Brett Durney, a certified personal trainer and co-founder of Fitness Lab, explains that utilizing a bench during a core workout […]
Wall ball exercises are a staple in strength training workouts for their benefits to strength, power, and coordination. And because these exercises generally work all four limbs, you’re sure to get a full-body workout. If you’re up for a rounded test of your fitness, then we dare you to take the wall ball challenge. Read on […]
Every so often, a diet trend emerges (or re-emerges) and dominates in the media, on store shelves, and at nutritionists’ offices. One of them is the ketogenic diet, which has been credited with meteoric weight loss among other benefits. But controversy rages over the efficacy of the diet, which promotes slashing carbohydrates in order to […]