You might think that in the battle of kettlebell vs dumbbell, the latter holds the edge. After all, you’ll see rows and rows of dumbbells in most commercial gyms, while a smaller selection of kettlebells is often tucked away in a corner. However, you’re better off utilizing one over the other depending on your workout […]
While a good removable insole or orthotic insert can upgrade flimsy footwear, only the best walking shoes for flat feet—meaning ones with built-in arch support—will help you feel more comfortable from the get-go. A structured, well-cushioned shoe can make walks more pleasant (and errands more tolerable). In the name of making your time spent on […]
Thanks to my sedentary job and body-wrecking hobbies (hi, rock climbing!), I’ve slowly assembled an arsenal of what I consider to be the best massage tools to knead my knots out at a moment’s notice—and it’s a motley bunch. I use low-tech classics, like a foam roller and a massage cane, as well as buzzy […]
Has watching the Paris Olympics and the US Open gotten you hyped about tennis and itching to pick up a racquet? The cute outfits, the workout you get during the match…what’s not to, um, love? But getting out on the court can be intimidating if you’re new to the sport. We chatted up tennis coaches […]
Jumping (and learning how to jump higher) isn’t a skill reserved only for pro basketball players or high jumpers. Jumping, just like running, squatting, skipping, and throwing, is a fundamental human movement, explains Jack Coxall, CSCS. “Being able to jump — and jump correctly — is not only a great skill to have in the bag, […]
The rise of drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has been propelled by their success in helping celebrities and civilians lose weight. But many questions remain about these medications, a common one being: Can you exercise on Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, Mounjaro, and Zepbound? These pharmaceuticals — collectively known as incretin mimetics or GLP-1 (glucagon-like […]
Adding structure to your fitness routine can make your workouts more purposeful and efficient, minimize the risk of injury, and yield even better results. One simple way to do this is a rotating daily schedule of push, pull, and leg workouts. What Is a Push Day? As the name suggests, a push day workout consists of […]
Few athletes achieved more at the Paris Games than swimmer Katie Ledecky. She won four medals, including gold in the 1500-meter freestyle in a new Olympic record of 15:30.02. In the process, she became the most decorated female Olympian ever to compete for Team USA, with 14 total medals to her name. But the most […]
Over the last few months, I’ve been working through the grueling (and at times ugly) process of overhauling my sports bra collection. It was like all my old standbys lost their stretch and support overnight—although in fairness, I hadn’t bought any new ones in years. To soften the financial blow of bra shopping, I looked […]
If you’ve been skipping your leg day warm-up, it may feel like you’re saving time that you can spend on a few extra reps. But by forgoing a lower body warm-up, you may actually be shortchanging your gains and increasing your risk for injury. A quick warm-up not only increases blood flow to the muscles […]