When Do You Really Need a Protein Shake?
I love my protein shaker. (I’ve even been known to mix cocktails in it .) This is a staple in my dumb life because I […]
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I love my protein shaker. (I’ve even been known to mix cocktails in it .) This is a staple in my dumb life because I […]
Continue reading »So you’ve decided to get a dedicated cardiovascular machine for your home gym. Congratulations! But should it be a treadmill, elliptical trainer, bicycle, or rower? […]
Continue reading »For many of us, working from home has been a big change. Even if you’ve been going to your home gym for years, fitness for […]
Continue reading »For the past few months, I’ve been wearing an Oura ring to track my sleep. In December, I added the Whoop group for comparison. I […]
Continue reading »Nearly every commercial gym has a giant wall of mirrors that surrounds an entire space or portion of the gym with a dumbbell rack. Watching […]
Continue reading »If you’ve been one of those nerds who’ve always loved the stuffing of Scantrons, you’ll love this printable habit tracker. Created by Reddit user u […]
Continue reading »You’ve probably thought about running shoes a lot, but what about socks? They cover as many miles and steps as their more visible single (ha) […]
Continue reading »Last week, we ran a little test to see how many reps you can do (be it push-ups or your favorite exercise) and how long […]
Continue reading »As 2020 draws to a close, I would like to encourage all of us to look back on our fitness successes. If you’ve trained in […]
Continue reading »Working out outdoors in winter often means exercising in the dark, whether you get up before dawn or get dressed after work when the sun […]
Continue reading »This year has brought many new impressions. The rise of the house was new to me. This was followed by an open-air climb (which was […]
Continue reading »Sometimes I wish I was around in the early days of jogging, when I could put on an earthy tracksuit and just put one foot […]
Continue reading »The hardest part of adhering to a workout routine is getting started, but the second hardest part is showing up for the next workout when […]
Continue reading »The rigid overhead press is a great exercise, but as we are working on it this month , it is good to know that there […]
Continue reading »If you lift weights, you have to fuel your body, but no matter which one you choose, chances are that someone in your gym will […]
Continue reading »As we continue our month of overhead press training , it’s time to consider how you can cheat – or not, depending on how you […]
Continue reading »I remember the first time I saw kettlebells in a commercial gym. I heard about it , I thought and decided to try the swing. […]
Continue reading »Outdoor exercise is a great way to stay healthy, both in terms of “fitness” and “prevention of COVID-19.” But as winter approaches, the air gets […]
Continue reading »It’s been a while since we did exercise-specific fitness tasks, but now it’s time. This November we’re going to really get to know the overhead […]
Continue reading »Whether it’s Halloween candy, a stressful meal in election week, or an upcoming Thanksgiving dinner, we need to talk about how to react when we […]
Continue reading »Foam rollers aren’t magic, but they can be useful for certain movements before and after a workout. There are two main ways to use your. […]
Continue reading »It’s great to have a training buddy. If they are just not much stronger or faster than you, they will inspire you to push yourself […]
Continue reading »IUD insertion can be strange. A tiny T-shaped piece of plastic and possibly metal has popped out into your uterus and you may feel pain […]
Continue reading »This month we challenged you to tidy up your health , one small action at a time. If you followed suit, you were aware of […]
Continue reading »Fitness Instagram, like any other place or population on earth, contains a multitude. There are athletes working to their fullest, coaches promoting their businesses, models […]
Continue reading »If you’ve ever tried going to the gym after a heavy meal, you probably know it’s not good, and you probably would have just skipped […]
Continue reading »In this weekend’s assignment for our October reset, we’ll take a look at where you spend most of your day: your workplace. Health is not […]
Continue reading »Exercise doesn’t have to feel awful, although it can often feel arduous . It’s tempting to think of soreness or sweating as signs of a […]
Continue reading »Do you prefer to gradually exercise during your work day rather than going to the gym? Or maybe you just want to start breaking the […]
Continue reading »I train every day. I really don’t get sick. I’m not worried if I have to skip a workout. Over time, I make progress. I […]
Continue reading »If you’ve spent the past few months cruising around the pandemic on a Peloton bike, it might be a good idea to take a closer […]
Continue reading »How did your health reset go this month ? (I have a bunch of kiwis on my kitchen counter that I’m going to eat as […]
Continue reading »One thing that has changed for many of us this year is how we eat. Maybe for the best, maybe for the worst. If you’re […]
Continue reading »As we hinted last week, our October challenge is a comprehensive health reset to help you get all the basics of your health back to […]
Continue reading »It has been six long, almost seven months since the closure and lockdown pandemic began. Remember those first few weeks when staying at home was […]
Continue reading »Elastic bands and dumbbells are great for strength training at home as they don’t require a lot of storage space and are generally much cheaper […]
Continue reading »Welcome back, fellow runners! (Remember, we’re all runners this month .) Fitness is a challenge this week, we’re skipping push-ups and hills and focusing on […]
Continue reading »Have you ever done push-ups or burpees while running? Stay here with me. We’re going to make our runs a little harder, but I promise […]
Continue reading »As much as I love the idea of getting up from the table to exercise a little, I am not good at coping with those […]
Continue reading »Did you find a new running or hiking trail in the challenge last week ? This week is another trail-compatible week, and I encourage you […]
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