Category: Fitness

Suspended shoes are great for home workouts and travel, but you can also see (often) yellow and black straps hanging from the bar at the […]

If you’re just starting out on an exercise program, you know you can’t exercise every single day. It is usually recommended to take a day […]

The word “toning” is something of a joke in many fitness circles because the word is used when people mean other things. Sometimes it’s a […]

To truly fall in love with running is an amazing, exciting, and oddly addictive experience. However, trying to understand all the jargon and terminology can […]

As a marathon runner, I know what it’s like to push my body to the limit. I know the urge to run that extra mile […]

Even though I started this stretch with the thought of seeing if I could become more flexible, I have to admit that I secretly hoped […]

If you’ve been following my stretching journey , this is the part where it starts to get interesting. After establishing the regimen, I began to […]

If you’re short on space or can’t afford an entire kettlebell collection, a good quality adjustable kettlebell is one of the best investments you can […]

I’m sure you’ve heard it all over the place: check with your doctor before starting any exercise program. This is the standard rejection of any […]

To start with, I used to hate front squats too, so I don’t want to hear any “but they hurt my wrists,” okay? The front […]

If you’re new to the gym, we’ve got a whole guide to the basic, possibly embarrassing questions you might have in your head . But […]

In March , I tried to figure out if I could incorporate stretching into my fitness regime, and I love doing it . Nearly three […]

I got certified as a personal trainer last year to round out my knowledge and make sure I can be even more of a know-it-all […]

Incorporating different types of movements into your training program can be an effective way to improve your overall strength, mobility, and fitness. And the gait, […]

Last week I discovered that I can touch my toes (and maybe you can too). In the past, I never felt like I was getting […]

We’ve discussed the most overrated exercises – a list that includes some hugely popular ones like bicep curls and bandage squats. Today it’s time for […]

Core strength is important: we use it when we carry a bag of groceries, get up from the floor , push on a door, or […]

When the spring sun and warm weather begin to beckon us, roads and trails beckon. We fought mentally and physically to train in the winter […]

The 12-3-30 workout took over TikTok, which is a testament to the algorithm and the ability of a few influencers to beat it. It’s really […]

I’ve always had an odd relationship with flexibility. My ankles bend so easily that I can sit in a deep squat just to relax. I […]

Squats are one of the best lower body exercises out there, and if you’ve ever worked out, you’ve probably done them. But far too many […]

You’ve probably heard the advice that running shoes are only good for 300 to 500 miles and after that the cushioning is so degraded that […]

Anyone who claims that taking walk breaks doesn’t make you a “real” runner is not only a weird asshole, but just plain wrong. The walk/run […]

If there’s one thing I’ve learned from participating in various sports over the years, it’s that there’s no single “best” way to train. Movements that […]

Winter weather can challenge even the most determined and motivated runners. With less daylight, low temperatures, unpredictable wind and slippery conditions, it can be difficult […]

A spin bike is one of the best home gym investments you can make because it allows you to work on your cardio even when […]

The Mythical “Female Bar”: This is a real type of barbell, but unless you’re into one particular strength sport, you probably have some misconceptions about […]

Most beginners in the gym don’t think about which way the weight plates are facing. But serious lifters have a very strong opinion on this, […]

Dumbbells and barbells, the two workhorses of free weight training, have their benefits. Dumbbells are small; you hold one in each hand. A barbell is […]

There are plenty of great free workout programs out there, and it’s not that hard to find them, especially once you start browsing fitness forums […]

Your heart beats faster when you’re working out so it’s a good way to know if you’re exercising enough… right? Well, not really. Your heart […]

We still have the busiest time of the year for gyms. Most of the people who started with New Year’s goals are still there, and […]

Gym equipment is one of the easiest ways to start exercising. They do not require any special technique, nor do you have to worry about […]

As fitness watches have become more popular over the years, heart rate workouts have become even more accessible—you can just look at your Garmin, Fitbit, […]

When I signed up for this spring marathon, I pictured myself at the end of an easy day of racing: exhausted, triumphant, and comfortable in […]

Returning to training after any physical setback is difficult. You trust yourself to listen to your body, but it’s also tempting to get back there […]

Whenever there’s a task you don’t want to do, there’s a guaranteed way to feel worse: just add a whole layer of guilt and frustration […]

So, you’ve survived your first day in the gym and are ready for the next step – or maybe you’ve mastered dumbbells and machines, but […]

Maintaining a balanced training regimen without burning out in training can be tricky. To make progress, you need to challenge your body, but this can […]

We talk a lot about what it means to start lifting weights or even exercising. But one day you will come to the end of […]