If you noticed some extra definition in your lower body since you’ve hopped in the saddle, you might wonder, What muscles does cycling work? After seeing years of headlines warning that “sitting is the new smoking,” it might require a little suspension of disbelief to consider that you can get in the best shape of […]
Just like debates about macros and if lifting weights makes women bulky, talks about pelvic tilt can get a little heated in the fitness world. “There is a connotation of late where people think pelvic tilt is bad,” says Tony Gentilcore, CSCS, co-founder of Cressey Sports Performance. “But it’s 100 percent normal.” Here’s what you need to know […]
If you’re ready to get serious about cycling, your first move is to set some goals. “Goal-setting is the most important component of any fitness program, because your goal defines what you do,” says Melanie Melillo, CPT. In the case of cycling, what you hope to accomplish — weight loss, fitness, performance — will ultimately […]
If you’re intrigued by the idea of turning your post-exercise shower into a step in your recovery routine, you might be wondering whether you’re better off taking a hot or cold shower after a workout. (Or maybe you want to skip it altogether, like so many celebs have admitted to doing lately…ew.) But the truth […]
Sore muscles are common after a tough workout, but when you’re really feeling the burn, you may wonder if you’re dealing with the usual muscle soreness — or if you actually have a pulled muscle or muscle strain. Here’s how to tell the difference and how to recover. What Is a Muscle Strain, or Pulled […]
Many of us have a hard time taking days completely off from exercise. We (wrongly) assume that working out nonstop will help us reach our fitness goals faster. “As a trainer, I hear a lot of clients humble-brag about never taking rest days, but this is nothing to be proud of,” says Amanda Dale, ACE-certified personal trainer […]
It’s arm day at the gym, but your arms are still sore from the last time you worked out. Is this soreness typical? Or is it an injury? Read on to learn why your arms get sore, when you can work through the pain, and when the hurt is something more. Why Are My Arms […]
Stronger, bigger butts are in, which may be why you’ve been hitting the squats or trying to master the bridge exercise. But if you’re doing the right exercises and still not feeling the burn in your bum, it could mean you’re lacking glute activation. “It is hard for many people to activate their glutes because they […]
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by health and fitness metrics. Between sleep goals and step counts, there’s a score for seemingly everything. So, which ones actually matter? The answer can vary based on your goals and priorities, but there’s one number that’s meaningful to everyone: heart rate. Find out how to track your heart rate […]
You have strength to bang out a plenitude of push-ups, a bunch of burpees, and planks in perpetuity. But you have one limiting factor: wrist pain. So, it’s your joints — not your muscles — giving out that sends you collapsing in a heap. Since push-ups and planks are integral to workouts from bootcamps and […]