Category: Fitness

As we discussed earlier, there are three ways to hold the barbell if you’re worried that your grip might slip . You can use the […]

When I embarked on the second week of my monthly goal of truly loving running, I didn’t expect miracles. Despite the fact that he was […]

Training programs are usually organized weekly. You can lift weights on a three-day program or, for example, a five-day program, leaving the intermediate days as […]

Coming back to the gym after a long break is a strange feeling. Either you are weaker than you were before, or you are in […]

It’s easy to train visible muscles – biceps, quads – but there are more muscles in your body than just big ones. Earlier we talked […]

Raising is as easy as exercising: you raise the thing and lower it. But that doesn’t mean you’re going to the gym and just pick […]

This year, Beth Skorecki, Senior Health Editor at Lifehacker Magazine, unveiled her latest Lifehacker Fitness Challenge for all staff. Each of us can choose a […]

Every hobby has its own jargon, and lifting is no exception. We’ve put together a list of weight-related words that are most often confusing for […]

Sometimes, when we sweat in the gym, our goals can seem distant. This is why it can be so inspiring to watch other athletes who […]

If your legs hurt on short runs, you are probably just wearing the wrong shoes. But toenail problems often occur when you start increasing your […]

Strava’s heatmap is nothing new, but it wasn’t until recently that I actually looked at it. This interactive tool shows you where Strava users are […]

Social media is full of gym selfies of people beaming with sweat after a good workout. It’s also full of people complaining about selfies at […]

For about 10 years, I have been training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu three times a week – a constant level if you still find it entertaining. […]

We sang praises to resistance units before, and they definitely found their way. The straps are affordable and portable, so it’s no surprise they’re popular, […]

Tell me if this sounds familiar: you trained to do something – say, your first pull-up – and after a few weeks or months, you […]

Cardio is important to our health in many ways, and we should all strive for a minimum of 75-150 minutes per week . If you […]

This is going to be an extremely pedantic post and I’m sorry to write. I have been doing weightlifting for a long time (two words), […]

It’s okay to feel pain after the first day of a new workout, but you may have heard horror stories about people who are hospitalized […]

After just over three weeks of hard daily yoga practice for the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge , I cannot say that I have become a yoga […]

This option is suitable for beginner lifters who squat and close but never feel as stable as experienced lifters in the next stance. While your […]

Ever since I started my attempt to enjoy yoga for the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge , I’ve managed to squeeze in one daily yoga workout in […]

Morning exercise has a ton of benefits in the first place: it wakes you up, sets you up for success even before you fully start […]

Sunscreen is essential for summer outdoor workouts, but life has a slightly rougher sensation than when your sweat turns your forehead into a slip and […]

The habit of training tends to build momentum: when you do something, anything, it’s easy to add more. But if you are a beginner, sometimes […]

I’ve never been a yoga fanatic. I’ve tried this several times throughout my adult life as yoga bodies and yoga studios have become inevitable, but […]

Well, I did it. I drank a lot of water every day for several weeks in March – in fact, one gallon a day, or […]

Creatine – one of the most popular supplements for people who engage in sports, and for good reason: there is strong evidence that it is […]

There are many ways to exercise for fun, happiness, and health, but I personally find it best to lift heavy weights. However, as a woman, […]

I’m starting to agree with the Lifehacker commenters on this point : Drinking an arbitrary amount of water each day (in this case, one gallon) […]

Many fitness trackers these days tell you your VO2max, sometimes calling it “cardio fitness” or telling you that you are better than a certain percentage […]

When you are pursuing a fitness goal, it ultimately matters not whether you exercised today, but what consistency you build over time . 1 Second […]

A gallon is a lot. Drink that much milk and you’re sure to get at least 100,000 views on YouTube, or even more if you […]

In the fitness world, people often say that you should “listen to your body” when deciding what to do if you are not feeling well. […]

It’s spring again, and if you’ve been mourning the snowy winter, the roads are probably beckoning. Why not dust off your sneakers and go for […]

When you take off your sweaty workout clothes, you might be tempted to just toss them in the wash along with everything else. But for […]

Over the past month, I’ve taken part in the Lifehacker Fitness Challenge , working on developing a consistent meditation regimen. I have dedicated 30 days […]

High-intensity interval training made the headlines in the 2010s with one specific claim: short periods of hard work can provide the same aerobic benefits as […]

Delayed muscle soreness – the kind that makes you wince as you walk downstairs after a day of squats – is quite common after the […]

The pandemic has changed the way many of us exercise, from temporarily closed gyms to new attendance restrictions and disguise requirements. But even if your […]

Home workouts are still a great and safe option in this ongoing pandemic, but not everyone has been able to put together a complete home […]