Category: Health

If you can hold the board for ages and crack walnuts with endless squats , you have good core strength. But a strong core is […]

If you’re feeling generous, you have more options than just opening a wallet or creating a DIY gift project . You have many of your […]

Heavy smokers aren’t the only ones preparing for cancer and heart disease in the future. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that […]

Medical Savings Accounts (HSA) are like a contingency fund to cover your medical expenses . If you need to pay for medical care and have […]

Few things are scarier than watching someone you love get uncontrollably nervous at night, even if they don’t remember it. It’s even scarier to hear […]

Pulls and pulls are great bodyweight strength exercises, but they are not the same thing. People tend to use them interchangeably, but the differences are […]

Basic Raven Pose is a yoga pose for advanced beginners and is a great springboard for learning hand balance. And it’s like a pose that […]

If you are unsure of where to go when you step on an ice rink or roller skating rink, this handy guide will help you. […]

Well tomorrow is a big day. (Or later this weekend, depending on when your race is scheduled.) Don’t panic! You trained. Your body is ready. […]

Not so long ago, pediatricians recommended limiting the time that children spend on phones and tablets to one or two hours a day, and babies […]

Warming up here does not apply to quick lateral bends, hamstring stretches, and shoulder circles. There is a specific warm-up method for each strength exercise. […]

Admit it: you’re not lugging a 200-pound barbell to your grandma’s holiday party. Luckily, the best workout gear fits in your backpack or even your […]

Light cardiovascular exercise can help calm your mind and give you time to process your thoughts. But what if thoughts bother you so much that […]

All the curls in the world will not improve your biceps unless you are consuming enough protein . But how does the food you eat […]

Basketball players, runners, weightlifters and general gym goers are always looking for added benefits and they think compression equipment is the way to go. By […]

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 […]