Trainers often joke about the difference between “show” muscles and “go” muscles—in other words, muscles that look pretty versus muscles that can actually pull their weight when it counts. Whenever ...
You’re religious about interval days, you regularly hit the weight room, and your recovery game is on point. Even so, your paces have plateaued. What’s a speed-seeking runner to do? While several ...
If you’ve ever been told to “take a deep breath” during a stressful moment, know that this advice isn’t merely a platitude—it’s backed by science. Research shows conscious breathing comes with a host ...
A 40-year study shows higher physical activity in midlife and late life dramatically reduces dementia risk, highlighting movement as one of the most powerful brain-protective habits. A recent ...
When it comes to any workout, consistency is key. Of course, there will inevitably days when your schedule just won't allow that. On those days when you just don't have time to get your full routine ...
When you think of leg day, you might automatically picture yourself profusely sweating as you drop into a squat, lower into a deadlift, or glide into a hip thrust. Just make sure you don’t sleep on ...
The real magic of keeping your body feeling young happens when you move with purpose, build muscle that supports your joints, and train your body to stay strong, stable, and powerful. Strength, ...
Jakob Roze, CSCS, is a health writer and high-end personal trainer. He is the founder and CEO of RozeFit, a high-end concierge personal training practice and online blog. Vertigo is an intense ...
A forearm workout is an important part of an overall strength-training routine and is key to improving grip strength. Your forearm—the relatively small section of arm between your wrist and ...
If you’ve ever held a plank, paused at the bottom of a squat or pressed your palms together in front of your chest, you’ve done an isometric exercise. Ta-da! These holds might look simple — after all, ...
Looking for a low-impact workout but not a fan of the strain a typical exercise bike can put on your back? A recumbent exercise bike might be just the thing for you. Like a recumbent road bike, a ...