When you’re a fitness junkie, sore muscles may feel like a badge of honor. After all, when friends and co-workers ask why you groan every time you sit down, you get to tell them you crushed a tough HIIT session, or that you nailed a squat PR during leg day. But aside from bragging rights, is it good to be […]
When you perform a squat, a dumbbell press or a single-arm curl, you may think you’re training your muscles — but that’s only half the story. You’re also training your proprioceptors. Say what? Proprioception is trainer-speak for the body’s awareness of where it is within its environment, and it’s more complex — and crucial — than you might think. “It’s […]
When you’re looking to gauge your progress with an at-home fitness test, you might rely on some of the standard exercises from those presidential fitness tests in P.E. class — like push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups. But do you know how easily you can stand up from a seated position on the floor? The answer to this question can […]
When you’re in the middle of a workout, you can feel your body working hard: you sweat, you shake, you breathe heavier. If someone asks whether you’re burning calories in the middle of an intense gym session, you’d say yes, of course! But what about after your cool down? Do you think you’re burning calories […]
Indoor cycling’s benefits are numerous; as a workout, it’s convenient, efficient, effective, and as social as you want it to be. You can do it in a class of one or dozens, depending on your mood. And these stationary bike benefits scarcely scratch the surface. “I’m biased toward indoor cycling as a truly fun exercise […]
Despite the cute sayings about how 50 is the new 30, there are plenty of distinctive changes that come with the big 5-0 that make it both challenging and rewarding. For both men and women, getting started with fitness at this age — or coming back to working out — often requires a more thoughtful, […]
When was the last time you did jumping jacks? If you answered, “in elementary school gym class,” it might be time to reacquaint yourself with this classic exercise. They may look like child’s play, but jumping jacks offer a slew of benefits — whether you’re 12 or 65. Read on to find out why jumping […]