If you generally feel lighter after a good stretching session, you might wonder, “Did I just lose weight? Does stretching burn calories?!” Of all the other unconventional ways to shave off a few calories, stretching seems to be the most useful. Read on to find out how stretching can benefit you beyond burning calories (since that’s […]
Determining how often you should do cardio can be a little tricky. For starters, it’s not simply a matter of maintaining a trim physique. “Cardio workouts are about more than just losing weight,” says Alasdair Fitz-Desorgher, group fitness instructor and CrossFit Level 3 coach. “They help you maintain a healthy heart and respiratory system, which […]
It’s likely that the type of protein you’re choosing could be contributing to your workout farts—and to the pretty pungent odor of them, too. That’s because some popular high-protein foods (like meat and eggs) are rich in sulfur, which can turn into stinky gasses when it ferments in the gut. Or, you may be eating […]
Once you’ve run a few 5K races, you’re probably ready to focus on cutting time or maybe even lengthening distance. Either way, you’re not interested in simply crossing the finish line anymore — you want to go farther and/or faster than you’ve gone before. In order to accomplish your new running goal, you need to start paying attention […]
Once I stood up, I could really feel the cushion under foot. The Felix Runner is really soft and comfortable. Not marshmallowy soft, though, which is a good thing; my foot didn’t sink in too much, and the shoe still provided enough support to keep everything in alignment. Christa Sgobba I did have some difficulty […]
You don’t need a ton of specialized equipment to try hot yoga, but a mat that supports your practice—especially when you’re sweating buckets—is a definite plus. The ideal pick will help you feel “zoned in on your practice, to the point where you’re not focusing on your mat,” Erin Archibald, a registered yoga instructor with […]
Nearly every smartwatch is pre-programmed for a 10,000-step goal, so it might seem like that’s what we need to aim for every day. But if you’re walking for weight loss, you might wonder, How many calories does 10,000 steps burn? And how many miles is 10,000 steps equivalent to? And is this really enough exercise […]
Combine a front squat with a push press and what do you get? Dumbbell thrusters. Also called dumbbell squat thrusters, this exercise works your entire body, giving you a metabolic boost in addition to increasing strength and cardiovascular fitness. Maybe that’s why you see so many dumbbell thrusters in CrossFit workouts. Ready to add dumbbell thrusters to your workout? […]
I was wondering where you got your voice, because one thing that really came across in your book is: This is a funny person, this is a charismatic person. Where does that come from for you? I think that trying to make people laugh comes from a coping mechanism of being gay as a child, […]
The best core workouts don’t only hit your rectus abdominis, or what you think of as your “abs”—they fire up the entire area. And this dumbbell abs workout does just that, which is super important if your goal is to build well-balanced, functional strength. A strong core is crucial for a whole bunch of reasons. […]