If you’re wondering if there’s a definitive “healthy weight,” here’s the truth: There’s no perfect, absolute number you should aspire to achieve. Your healthy weight depends on a number of different factors, and there’s no way we can all fit into the same mold. With that said, everyone has a healthy weight — or better […]
When it comes to maximizing hypertrophy — a.k.a. muscle growth — we rely on tried-and-true methods like lifting heavier weights, increasing sets, and consuming enough protein. But there’s another factor that can help facilitate muscle growth: the mind-muscle connection. What Is the Mind-Muscle Connection? The mind-muscle connection refers to your ability to focus your mind […]
You don’t need a gym for a great upper-body session: As long as you have access to a few weights, you can get in a solid dumbbell chest workout right at home. And there’s good reason to do so. Building strength in your pectoral muscles—also known as your pecs, or your chest—has carryover for a […]
Lizard pose, or Utthan Pristhasana in Sanskrit, is a challenging posture because it opens your hips, which can often get tight from sitting all day. Read on to open your tired, tight hips and explore the challenge of lizard pose! What Is Lizard Pose? Lizard pose is a split-leg, hip-opening yoga pose that helps you decrease […]
Fitness-inspired Halloween costumes are the perfect look if you want people to know that you do, in fact, work out. These are some great creative costumes that will surely turn a few heads at whatever trick-or-treating alternatives you try this year. Just remember to stay safe, responsible, and, most of all, spooky. 1. Jane Fonda Pay […]
Amazon’s at it again: The retailer’s Prime Big Deals Days (a.k.a. Prime Day part two) is next week, and we’ve already spotted tons of Prime Day shoe deals. The big two-day event will run from Tuesday, October 10, through Wednesday, October 11, but you don’t have to wait until then to start shopping. There are […]
With the announcement of Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days shopping event comes the opportunity to shop an array of great Prime Day fitness deals—so you can update your gear without necessarily breaking the bank. The sale’s official dates are next Tuesday, October 10, and Wednesday, October 11, but, just as we saw with Amazon Prime […]
Three-legged downward facing dog, or tri pada adho mukha svanasana in Sanskrit, is an asymmetrical yoga pose designed to test your balance and transition your body from downward facing dog (adho mukha svanasana) to other yoga postures with ease. This pose is fantastic for beginners because it prepares your body to do deeper yoga postures like crescent lunge […]
The best exercises check several boxes at once: They work a ton of muscle groups, improve balance, hone coordination, and promote athleticism. All of this is true of the single-leg deadlift, a classic multi-tasker that can challenge newbies and gym rats alike. “I love the versatility of single-leg deadlifts,” says Jolie Kobrinsky, RKC, TRX, owner […]
If you’ve spent any time in the fitness world, you’ve undoubtedly heard of fascia. Usually, it’s within the same breath as words like “tightness,” “rolling,” and “releasing.” Here’s what you need to know about fascia. What Is Fascia? Fascia is an intricate matrix of collagen fibers that acts like “a full-body wetsuit that wraps around […]