And the steeper the stairs, the harder they’re going to have to work, Hart says, since taking bigger steps requires you to recruit a greater number of muscle fibers. Like we mentioned, your body needs oxygen to supply your muscles with energy; the more in play, the more oxygen you’ll need to sustain that effort—hence […]
David Asprey came up with the concept of Bulletproof Coffee. It is one of many recipes in his world-famous Bulletproof Diet. Bulletproof Coffee is a drink that combines coffee, MCT oil, ghee or butter. It is usually served warm and looks quite similar to a latte. Bulletproof Coffee is a new concoction. There has not […]
The lower back is an all-too-common pain point. If you’re feeling tight or achy there, adding some gentle stretches to your routine can be a low-effort way to help ease the tension. There are a bunch of reasons why your lower back could be barking in the first place, including injuries like muscle strains; problems […]
So you just got Botox. That means you—and your bank account—may be wondering what you can do to make sure your results last as long as possible. After all, you don’t want to part with your hard-earned cash any quicker than you have to for another touch-up, right? If you’ve been googling what you can […]
To develop a killer physique and a strong, functional upper body, it’s important to train your chest. Your pecs play a role in everyday tasks, like carrying heavy things, pushing open doors, getting up off the ground, and even sitting up straighter. Fortunately, you can build your chest muscles — not to mention your triceps, […]
So you spent the weekend getting stuff done—scrubbing the floors, helping a friend move—or clearing your mind with a hike or bike ride. Come Monday morning, what’s your reward? A pair of achy knees. If you’ve been noticing this more and more, it’s not your imagination: As you pass into your third decade and beyond, […]
In our fast-moving lives, what we eat is often determined more by convenience than by nutrition. Despite honest attempts to eat well, many find themselves facing gaps in their diets. As a result, they miss out on crucial vitamins and minerals. The World Health Organization (WHO) says that globally, over 2 billion individuals have micronutrient […]
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 […]
On the quest for a V-shaped torso? You’re probably already focusing on building your chest and shoulders. Makes sense — they’re the muscles you see in the mirror every day. But don’t ignore the chiseled rear view that lat exercises can build. Your latissimus dorsi (aka “the lats”) are the broadest back muscles (you have one on either […]
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; […]