Category: Fitness

When you first start exercising, small dumbbells are a godsend: you can do the same exercises as everyone else, but with less weight. When we […]

Setting a new personal maximum is a great way to track your progress towards your fitness goals. So what’s the easiest way to do this? […]

You may have heard that dumbbell exercises are better than barbell exercises because they work better with your “stabilizers,” or that free weights are better […]

Running is a fun hobby, but it can be difficult. If you don’t run, you may not realize that your partner or close friend is […]

When you lift weights, you usually want to do a set of the exercise, rest for a minute or two, and then do another one. […]

Bands are a favorite among travelers and home gym enthusiasts because they can be folded into a small, lightweight, and easily transportable package. But even […]

We’ve probably all made a mistake in the gym at some point. As a beginner, I know I was guilty of using dumbbells right in […]

With the sheer number of features advertised in different running shoes, it’s hard to know what matters and what doesn’t matter to your comfort and […]

We’ve written before about why people shouldn’t overvalue their running shoes . At the same time, knowing your body and finding the right shoes can […]

There are a lot of things to think about when you think about running: your pace, your shoes, are you stretching and strength training enough, […]

The rowers have a moment. Hydrow seems to force itself into our Instagram feeds (or is it just mine?), and even Peloton is selling one. […]

We last saw the Copenhagen plank in our roundup of the best bodyweight exercises that actually increase strength . But this is an underrated exercise, […]

Thin air at high altitudes has long been recognized as a training superpower for athletes. If you live and train at altitude, you are more […]

A few years ago, the idea that it was possible to run barefoot instead of in sneakers shocked the running community. (End result: The market […]

Our shoulder blades can move in different directions. They can slide up and down, towards each other or away from each other, and rotate clockwise […]

Deadlifts can be intimidating. If you’re the type to overthink details when you’re worried, then you’ve probably learned everything about the deadlift except for one […]

Slow, easy running is the foundation of any running program, whether you’re looking to beat your race time or just want to give your heart […]

The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans (and similar recommendations from other countries) encourage healthy adults to get 150 minutes of moderate exercise, such as walking, […]

If you’re building a home gym, we’ve got suggestions for where to start and what to buy next . But what if you don’t need […]

One of the easiest balance tests is to see how long you can stand on one leg. According to a study published in the New […]

The best and worst thing about social media is that it allows us to compare ourselves to others. When it comes to athletes and fitness […]

Staying hydrated is key to surviving the heat , especially if you’re trying to stick to a workout plan during this awfully hot summer. We […]

A bruised forearm or wrist is a common problem when you start with kettlebells, but it doesn’t have to be. People who can do jerk […]

When should you stretch? As with many other aspects of fitness, there are different points of view, and I sort of studied each of them. […]

Now that you know how to view the hotel gym , the next step is to know what to do when you get there. Hotel […]

The first time you do barbell squats, they can hurt . I remember using a neck cushion when I first started squatting and I couldn’t […]

As a woman involved in sports, it’s strange for me to constantly come across recommendations about the best exercises “for women”. Lists are always full […]

During this brutally hot summer , I competed in several smaller road races (such as one mile and 5k races) with the ultimate goal of […]

During a recent vacation, I stayed in two different hotels. One had a gym that was a workout paradise, or as close as you can […]

Resistance bands are versatile, portable, and can provide strong enough resistance for a variety of exercises, making them a valuable addition to your gym bag. […]

I have learned a lot in my many years in the gym and as a beginner I would be shocked and overwhelmed by what I […]

Curious about those cable machines in your gym? Just like we introduced you to some of the best beginner kettlebell and TRX-style exercises for beginners […]