The original Apple Watch and Apple Fitness app were announced in September 2014 (via Apple). Together with the Fitness app, an Apple Watch allows fitness enthusiasts to track their steps, calories burned, heart rate, and other key elements of their…
Whether you exercise to lose weight, build muscle, or improve your overall health, strength training probably comes into play at some point. Strength training is a type of exercise focused on increasing the strength and size of your skeletal muscles…
Hot yoga has become a popular way to perform yoga, adding a degree (no pun intended) of difficulty to the practice. Unlike regular yoga, where the room’s temperature is not considered before starting, hot yoga is performed in a heated…
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you suffer from discomfort, numbness, pain, or loss of strength in your wrist(s), then you may have a condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome, says Cleveland Clinic. Carpal tunnel…
You see that big beefy guy straining to eke out that last rep of dumbbell curls, then BAM! He slams the weights on the floor, causing everyone to look his way. If he only knew that to build more muscle,…
Ulcerative colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that causes inflammation and ulcers in the digestive tract. According to experts at the Cleveland Clinic, ulcerative colitis mostly affects the lining of the large intestine, as well as the rectum. While…
If you’ve ever done a HIIT or boot camp, you’re probably in a love/hate relationship with the burpee. This pesky move boosts strength and fitness and burns serious calories. According to Healthline, a 155-pound person can burn 12.5 calories in…
If you’re a female who loves to run, whether it be 5K races, half marathons, full marathons, or you simply run for recreational purposes, you’re in good company. Based on a large study of marathons, over 45% of marathoners in…
When it comes to hiking, you’ll find an abundance of gear available to help hikers trek with ease. While hiking gear may serve different purposes, there’s one type of equipment that is invaluable to any hiker making a steep climb…
You’ve likely heard that everyone has a different body. Some people are built with smaller shapes, while others may have tall or curvy shapes. But how does this impact muscle building? If you’ve ever wondered why some people naturally build…