Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to find a routine that works and stick with it. That’s fine for your daily coffee order, but when it comes to exercise, doing just one type of workout is a surefire way to shortchange your fitness. There’s no single discipline that can offer everything you need to […]
With all the high-tech equipment you can find in gyms these days, it’s easy to overlook the trusty stationary bike. But an exercise cycle can be a smart investment when you’re building a home gym or just looking for an easy way to get some cardio at home. Exercise bikes can help you experience many of the […]
Think that bodyweight exercises are “easy” or “beginner” level because they don’t require heavy lifting? Think again! Using your body to train not only saves money and space, but it’s also highly effective. Gym equipment definitely has its place, but you can get a killer workout using only your own body. Read on to learn why […]
No heavy weights at home? No problem. You can still gain muscle, strength and endurance even without heavy resistance or hefty dumbbells like you’d normally use in the gym. We spoke with Cody Braun, CSCS, about light weight workouts for major results during your at-home workouts. Can I Get Stronger With Light Weights? You sure […]
To the neophyte, strength training is straightforward: pick up a weight, put it down, get strong. Spend a few weeks or months on the internet or chatting up your new fit-buddies, and you come to realize there’s a whole lot of science, art, and jargon behind the apparent simplicity: compound exercises; plyometrics; supination; RPE; 1RM; […]
Not since the advent of the moonwalk has walking backward had such a moment. TikTok and Instagram are filled with videos of physical therapists and fitness influencers touting the benefits of walking backwards, aka retro walking. You may have also noticed people at the gym (and not just that one attention-seeking weirdo) walking backwards on […]
You know exercise is essential for weight loss and overall health, but it’s not an express pass to your goals. Even if you work out an hour a day, there are 23 more — and you can’t afford to be sedentary for all of them. That’s where non-exercise activity thermogenesis, often referred to as NEAT exercise, […]
What’s the hardest fitness move of all? Forget about complicated cardio combinations, heavy weights, and endurance races. For a lot of us, the hardest move is the first one — getting started. If you’re a beginner and looking to take that first step, we brought in the expert: fitness influencer, trainer on The Biggest Loser, […]
There’s no denying that sometimes pushing outside your comfort zone is exactly what a workout — and your goals — call for. But consistently exercising at 100 percent could put you at risk of overexertion and even injury. So where do you draw the line? We talked to Jo Gomez, CPT, and Jackie Sharp Womble, MS, RDN, […]
But if you want to be ready to tackle all the tasks you perform outside your workouts, it helps to perform exercises that resemble those same movements. That’s why football linemen smash tackling dummies and prizefighters punch heavy bags: You get better at the things you practice. Trainers call this the “SAID” principle, or Specific Adaptation to […]