Not only is swimming a beloved summertime activity, there are also tons of benefits of swimming. Whether you head for the pool or open water, swimming offers a great full-body workout. It’s an effective way to get your weekly 150 minutes of moderate-intensity cardio, as recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Here […]
I missed tons of races due to illness, but because I didn’t meet all the diagnostic criteria for lupus, I was diagnosed with undifferentiated connective tissue disease. In other words, they had no idea what was wrong with me. Although I was being treated for my stomach issues and thyroid imbalance, I didn’t have access […]
When you think of challenging, time-effective workouts, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) staples — like squat thrusts and tuck jumps — probably come to mind. However, high-intensity low-impact training (HILIT) can be just as useful for improving heart health, shedding excess weight, and strengthening muscles. HILIT goes against the pervasive “no pain, no gain” mentality and […]
If you’ve ever taken a group fitness class or done an online workout program, chances are you’ve done some form of circuit training. A great way to mix cardio and strength training into one effective routine, circuit training packs a lot of work into a short period of time — and you often don’t even […]
“The movement that’s going to require the most attention, effort, technique, and energy—you want to do that first, so you can put all your effort into it,” she says. “If you’re doing the hardest part last, you risk injury or not reaping the benefits of why you’re doing that exercise.” For many people, the most […]
Thanks to the wide selection of available fitness trackers and smartwatches, it’s never been easier to track and record your heart rate. But how useful is that information? Very, it turns out. First of all, it’s possible to calculate calories burned by heart rate. So, if you’ve ever wondered about the effectiveness of a particular fitness […]
Cycling — stationary, road, or otherwise — has its pros and cons. On the pro side, there’s the increased endurance and muscle definition. Downsides? The dull achiness that forms at the front of your knee, known as cycling knee pain. Knee pain is a common side effect of cycling, affecting about a quarter of serious […]
You may be mourning the end of summer, but it comes with a silver lining: The season shift means amazing discounts on clothes and gear. Right now, Lululemon is offering deals on athleticwear and fitness accessories with its We Made Too Much sale. Although it’s not an official Labor Day sale, it still comes with […]
If you noticed some extra definition in your lower body since you’ve hopped in the saddle, you might wonder, What muscles does cycling work? After seeing years of headlines warning that “sitting is the new smoking,” it might require a little suspension of disbelief to consider that you can get in the best shape of […]
The question remains: How, exactly, do bans on trans athletes protect girls from abuse? The answer is, they don’t. The notion that trans girls are a threat or pose danger to cis girls is simply untrue. If anyone’s safety is at risk right now, it’s trans kids’, whose access to gender-affirming care and safe spaces […]