The Pilates roll up is one of those sneaky strength moves. It looks simple and straightforward — you’re sitting up and lying back down. But when executed with proper form and mechanics, this foundational exercise will humble even the most…
While gyms provide easy access to treadmills, ellipticals, StairMasters, and other cardio machines, it’s easy to do aerobic exercise at home. “You definitely do not need a gym membership to get your cardio in,” says Nathalia Melo, NFPT-CPT, a Bikini Olympia champion and…
If you’ve spent any time around a weight rack, you’ve likely heard people talking about “the anabolic window”—that brief period during which your muscles are especially receptive to protein after a workout. It can last anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes…
For many of us, nighttime workouts are nirvana — running through dark streets without having to deal with cars or commotion, picking a machine — any machine — at your leisure instead of waiting in line, or getting in an…
If you’re vegetarian and you’ve been trying to incorporate good vegetarian protein sources into your diet, you probably have a long list of annoying questions you’re tired of hearing. And somewhere near the top of that list — probably right…
The Romanian deadlift may be the hardest simple exercise you can do in the gym. Like the squat, the Romanian deadlift (or RDL) looks fairly straightforward, but doing it well takes practice and precision. The payoff, however, is great —…
Tight hips can be debilitating. When things aren’t working right down there, even sitting or walking can cause hip pain and possibly lower-back pain as well. Luckily, there are some lower-back stretches that can help ward off this pain, increase…
Many cultures around the world love to hang out, relax, and work up a sweat in saunas and bathhouses. From the Turkish hammam and the Japanese sento to the Finnish sauna, research is catching up to this tradition, revealing the…
Low-impact exercise may not get as much hype as explosive, leave-it-all-on-the-mat workouts. But a low-impact workout is still an effective way to burn fat, build strength, and improve endurance. Here’s what you need to know. What Is a Low-Impact Workout?…
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