Tips to Maximize Fat Burning on the Treadmill
If the treadmill is your favorite form of exercise and you’re wanting to get the most fat-burning benefits from it, the good news is that it is a great place to start. In order to get the most out of a…
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How to Prevent Neck Pain During Ab Exercises
Strengthening one’s core can have a positive impact on physical fitness and overall quality of life. Core exercises should be included in a well-rounded fitness program, although they are often ignored. Why is it so important? Because your core is…
Social Media Influencer Josh Herbert Shares His Training Regimen for the Ironman Triathlon (Exclusive)
Fans of social media star Josh Herbert know all about his passion for fitness. He’s been an athlete nearly all of his life — and at one point, even had aspirations to make it his full-time work. Between building a…
Optimal Duration for Post-Workout Stretching Revealed
Most experts agree that stretching is beneficial. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) explains that it enhances flexibility, which is one of the five components of fitness. Stretching makes your muscles more pliable and reduces the risk of injury. Other benefits…
Methods Exercise Aids in Managing Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder is a chronic mood disorder that involves extreme shifts in mood, behavior, and energy levels. The key symptoms of bipolar disorder include episodes of mania and depression that interfere with a person’s day-to-day life. According to the Cleveland…
Why Adding Resistance Bands to Your Treadmill Routine Can Boost Your Workout
If you’re looking to challenge yourself and improve your fitness game, you might want to try adding resistance bands to your treadmill workout routine. Resistance bands are lightweight, elastic bands used for strength training that work by adding external tension…
How Aerobic Exercise Can Impact Your Cancer Risk
Cancer is pervasive in our modern society, with 39.5% of Americans diagnosed with it at least once in their life, according to the National Cancer Institute. But we also know there are some things we can do to prevent cancer,…
Understanding the Difference Between Hypertrophy and Strength Training
For some, going to the gym is about simply shedding a few pounds or trying to have a nice silhouette in a tiny bikini. However, others look at the gym as the place to build more muscle and increase the…
Exclusive: Scott Jurek’s Pre-Race Breakfast Routine
What does an ultramarathon runner eat the morning of a big race? That’s what we were wondering, and now Scott Jurek gave Health Digest the answer. The running legend has made his way through the sport with a myriad of…
Scott Jurek’s Advice on Maintaining Motivation During Runs (Exclusive)
Running short distances is hard enough, and running a marathon is even harder. But running an ultramarathon? Now, that is an accomplishment for the books. In fact, running legend Scott Jurek has been crowned the winner of the Western States…