Once you’ve run a few 5K races, you’re probably ready to focus on cutting time or maybe even lengthening distance. Either way, you’re not interested in simply crossing the finish line anymore — you want to go farther and/or faster than you’ve gone before. In order to accomplish your new running goal, you need to start paying attention […]
You’re doing ab workouts at home, but your lower back feels the burn more than your abs. What gives? Turns out, you might just have to learn how to activate your abs. Activating your abs is essential for strengthening them, but it’s not the same as flexing your abs. Whether or not you want visible […]
After enduring years of the pandemic, maybe you’ve become put-off by heavily touched surfaces and heavy-breathing strangers. Maybe you’ve discovered the advantages of working out at home. For whatever reason, you’ve found yourself in a classic situation: You signed a contract for an expensive gym membership and aren’t using the damn thing. Can you extricate […]
Before you read any further, do a quick posture check. Are you currently looking down at your screen? Are your shoulders rounded? Your chin forward? If so, you could be on your way to developing forward head posture, or nerd neck. What Is Nerd Neck? Nerd neck, also known as tech neck, text neck, forward […]
Your running playlist is perfect. You’ve hit a great stride. You’re on pace to beat your record time. Then, suddenly, your skin starts to feel itchy and tingly, kind of like you passed through a poison ivy patch. What causes this “runner’s itch” — and should you be concerned? Here’s what you need to know. […]
If you’re concerned about the safety of your little one, you might have some questions around cycling while pregnant. The good news is that it’s safe to ride, though it’s always important to get the go-ahead from your doctor first. Previously, pregnant women were told to take it easy — and based on some medical […]
When you think of challenging, time-effective workouts, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) staples — like squat thrusts and tuck jumps — probably come to mind. However, high-intensity low-impact training (HILIT) can be just as useful for improving heart health, shedding excess weight, and strengthening muscles. HILIT goes against the pervasive “no pain, no gain” mentality and […]
If you’ve ever taken a group fitness class or done an online workout program, chances are you’ve done some form of circuit training. A great way to mix cardio and strength training into one effective routine, circuit training packs a lot of work into a short period of time — and you often don’t even […]
Thanks to the wide selection of available fitness trackers and smartwatches, it’s never been easier to track and record your heart rate. But how useful is that information? Very, it turns out. First of all, it’s possible to calculate calories burned by heart rate. So, if you’ve ever wondered about the effectiveness of a particular fitness […]
Cycling — stationary, road, or otherwise — has its pros and cons. On the pro side, there’s the increased endurance and muscle definition. Downsides? The dull achiness that forms at the front of your knee, known as cycling knee pain. Knee pain is a common side effect of cycling, affecting about a quarter of serious […]