Before testing out the Hydrow rower, I was a rowing newbie. It was probably one of the only major exercise modalities I haven’t tried, and I’ve dabbled in a whole bunch. In fact, if I were to sum up my workout history in one word, it would probably be “eclectic.” As a kid, I tried ballet, tennis, […]
For utmost accuracy, Wolverine must be ripped like a superhero. Written by Robert Zeglinski Last updated on March 21, 2023 As a performer, Hugh Jackman has an extensive on-stage and cinematic resume dating back decades. Though, despite such a laundry list of credits per IMDb, Jackman might be best known for his role as Marvel’s […]
Size Folding treadmills come in a range of sizes when they’re in use and when they’re in storage. It’s important to know how much space yours will take up ahead of time, especially if you don’t have a lot of room to spare. “Be sure to measure your space, and check the dimensions of the […]
To be even more clear: Lifting belts aren’t necessary for beginners, or even the average gym goer who likes to lift. “If you’re getting a belt, it’s because you’re like, ‘I really want to push how heavy I can lift,’ or you’re thinking about competing,” says DeMattos. An average gym goer wouldn’t benefit from one, […]
We all have days that just feel, well, damn hard. Sometimes you can pinpoint the cause—a poor night of sleep, work stress, knowing you’ve got a marathon of to-dos ahead—and sometimes, you just don’t wanna. Of course, in an ideal world, we’d all be able to stay cozied up in bed watching a soothing show or reading a […]
Taper tantrums—the tricks your mind and body play on you as you start decreasing miles the last weeks prior to a race—are not uncommon for runners, and destination races often only exemplify them. All the anxiety about making it to the starting line is elevated even more when you factor in transportation, time differences, language […]
Just in time for the weather to turn balmy, we’ve noticed a trend of walking shoe sales at some of our favorite retailers. Whether you’re a daily walk advocate or looking to start up a new routine, walking is a great way to ease aches and pains, boost your mood, and, right now, embrace the springtime […]
When I first started running four years ago, I didn’t think about dedicated running clothes. I’d previously been a die-hard hot yoga person, so I ran in clothing meant for low-impact exercise. I quickly learned that attire gave me no support, no compression, and almost no breathability—especially on longer runs. Pants that once supported me […]
When you perform a squat, a dumbbell press or a single-arm curl, you may think you’re training your muscles — but that’s only half the story. You’re also training your proprioceptors. Say what? Proprioception is trainer-speak for the body’s awareness of where it is within its environment, and it’s more complex — and crucial — than you might think. “It’s […]
When you’re looking to gauge your progress with an at-home fitness test, you might rely on some of the standard exercises from those presidential fitness tests in P.E. class — like push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups. But do you know how easily you can stand up from a seated position on the floor? The answer to this question can […]