Category: Health

Grip strength is an often overlooked and underestimated aspect of strength training. After all, you use your grip for things like lifting and holding weights […]

Can you believe it’s just a week away from your Native American Lynx? Don’t panic – we’ve got a great way to test your strength […]

If you’ve ever walked a certain distance with heavy objects in each hand and couldn’t wait to drop them at the end, then you’ve taken […]

Rocky made jumping rope for exercise easy, but it’s more than just jumping to great music. It all depends on your rhythm, the type of […]

You may have heard people suggest that if you want to be sure you have birth control over the next four years, you should make […]

Wool is great for socks and sportswear for a variety of reasons, including being warm even when wet. As a bonus, you can wear the […]

Brushing your teeth is a tiny but significant thing that you can do for your health. If an app can make it easier to remember […]

The suspension trainer gives you the power to do an intense bodyweight workout anywhere: at home, in the park, or under a tree. It’s all […]

This week in Throwdown, we’re going to step back a bit from our targeted themes, such as getting stronger and faster and customizing our gear […]

Waiting for news on Election Day can be excruciating. A similar agony comes with waiting for results after a medical exam, or when you send […]

Mental health is complex, it can depend on how you feel physically, how well you take care of yourself, and what else is going on […]

Foam rollers are cylindrical pieces that use your body weight to massage sore and tight muscles and can also aid you in strength training . […]

When I travel, strength training is my second priority (having a good internet first), but I can’t always count on finding a gym. So I […]

Peanut allergies are real and can be life threatening for many children. For years, parents have been told to be careful when administering peanuts to […]

Some of us like six packs. That is beer. Others love to reassure and point out that drinking beer after exercise will damage your ability […]

We’ve discussed how much sleep you need (at least seven hours, for most people), but often our real question is the downside: can you get […]

Lunges require you to place one foot in front of the other and shift your weight forward, but what happens next can say a lot […]

Now that you’ve gotten used to your habits, it’s time to shake things up a bit. You set a goal for yourself , worked on […]

When you are trying to lose weight, you probably thought, “I felt good this week, so I deserve this triple peanut butter chocolate brownie.” Instead […]

We’ve all seen those transformational photographs of humans going from a puffer fish- like belly to an enviously outlined press . You may be thinking, […]

If you’re a parent, you’ve heard the rules a million times: Babies should sleep on their backs, no blankets, and they should always sit in […]

It’s hard to stick to this train of healthy eating when you dine out and it all sounds amazing. Instead of giving up or giving […]

If you’ve ever urinated a little due to coughing, sneezing, running, jumping onto a box, doing heavy cleansing, or deadlifts, you’re not alone. This is […]

Health insurance: you screwed up with it, and you really screwed up without it. This year we will have extra pleasure as insurance premiums will […]

Already tired of running? We hope this is not the case, but in any case, this is a new challenge for you. We’re going to […]

Ankle mobility is an often overlooked weak link because your ankles and feet help form a solid foundation for stronger, more painless movements. But how […]

iOS / Android: If you or your loved one is struggling with substance abuse, gambling, alcohol, an eating disorder or any other addiction , Addicaid […]

Ready to make tons of money and sell tons of cocktails? It will be a tough road, but these days people trying to be successful […]

Plyometric exercises aren’t just fancy jumping techniques. They can make you a faster runner if you do them regularly, and can build strength and power […]

Tiny babies love to wake their parents up in the middle of the night. They are simply programmed. And many sleep deprived parents, remembering that […]

If you want to run faster, jump higher and at the same time train all your body strength, kettlebell swings are for you. They work […]

Today is squat day and you’re thrilled to show this barbell who’s in charge, but there’s only one problem: all the squat racks are occupied. […]

It’s hard to know what to say when a friend is faced with a truly dire illness or loss. And a lot of what we […]

Front squats are great exercise , but they are less forgivable than squats if you are not active or healthy enough in places like your […]

Moisturizers, lotions, and even lip balms will keep your skin smooth in dry weather because they prevent water from migrating and evaporating from your skin. […]

The internet is overflowing with advice on maintaining good posture ( guilty! ), But it’s not like you’ve been dragged to jail for “bad posture,” […]

How does Throwdown feel about you? If you drive tons of miles great, but if you relax a little or just join us, that’s fine […]

Kipped pull-ups are popular with crossfitters who get a lot of shit for them because kipping pull-ups are clearly not “real” pull-ups. But you might […]

If you are a fan of bodyweight workouts, you will definitely love muscle rings. Similar to suspension machines like the TRX , muscle rings are […]

We’ve told you how to make planks , and why planks , and what to do instead of planks when you get bored with them […]