Although it looks like a simple move, the side leg raise packs a lot of benefits. Not only is it versatile enough to be performed anywhere — even during a Netflix binge — but it also helps “turn on” your glutes, which assist during other exercises like squats and lunges. That can also help with daily activity, especially in preventing lower […]
Watch a warm-up for any soccer team — from your local junior varsity squad to the World Cup champs — and you’re bound to see the toe taps exercise. A lot like jogging in place but with more precision, toe taps require the player to repeatedly tap a soccer ball with alternating feet, often while circling the […]
Inchworms aren’t particularly regarded for their core strength — there aren’t any selfies of caterpillars showing off their 106-pack abs, after all. But the inchworm exercise is a solid go-to exercise when you’re looking to strengthen your core. Sometimes called the walkout exercise, this low-impact, standing-to-plank-position move is popular among trainers with good reason. “The […]
A search for “does farting burn calories” used to bring up a seemingly plausible stat that a single fart burns 67 calories, which quickly spread online. A calculation in your head (erring on the side of generous) probably puts you at about 15 or so gas passings a day. Does that mean you’ve really burned […]
Feeling lightheaded, faint, or dizzy after a workout can be scary — not to mention dangerous. Dr. Clifford Stark, Medical Director for Optum at Sports Medicine at Chelsea, notes that some lightheadedness and dizziness can be totally benign. Other symptoms, however, might be the sign of something more serious. Why Do I Get Lightheaded After […]
If you work a desk job or are glued to your smartphone, your posture might take a hit. But adding exercises like the dumbbell row into your weekly workout routine can help you stop slouching and sit up straighter. The row is a great move for counteracting the hunched-forward position that many of us are […]
The term “physical fitness” is used to characterize everything from a person’s physique to their general health and athletic performance. But while different definitions leave some room for interpretation, there are five basic components of fitness. These five components of physical fitness consists of cardiorespiratory capacity, strength, endurance, body composition, and mobility. Learn more about […]
Mateo also praises the Novablast 3, “This is one of my go-to daily trainers. It’s a super reliable shoe I can count on for easy jogs, uptempo workouts, and even long runs.” While it’s not designed for speed, the 30 millimeters of responsive foam underfoot make it capable of picking up the pace, she says. […]
HIIT vs. LISS sounds like an upcoming Marvel summer blockbuster, but it’s actually one of the more interesting — and still-evolving — fitness debates in recent years. It hinges on the eternal question/sigh: “How much cardio do I really need to do?” HIIT (high-intensity interval training) and LISS (low-intensity steady state) are cardio workouts that offer […]
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