When most of us think of stretching, we picture simple static stretches — like bending forward to touch our toes or lifting a bent arm back behind us to stretch our shoulders. There’s a whole other category of stretches, called … Continue reading Dynamic Stretching Benefits, Exercises and When to Do It
One of my favorite types of exercise routines is the interval cardio workout! That means that whatever cardio workout I choose, I’m not opting for steady state cardio (basically, staying at the same moderate intensity level for a length of time) — … Continue reading Interval Cardio Workouts Burn More Fat than Conventional
Fitting in exercise is hard for everyone. Hearing what keeps other people going can help you find your “why” too. Does it ever feel like the only message you hear about exercise focuses on what you can lose (i.e., weight)? … Continue reading Why I Exercise: Different People on What Keeps Them Going
6 Steps to Recovering from a Running or Athletic Injury 1. Rest the Area The first thing you want to do is rest the area, at least for 72 hours (which may be hard for you exercise diehards). For example, … Continue reading How to Recover from Common Running Injuries
It can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to make time for exercise. Here are some tips I give my physical therapy patients… and how I manage to keep myself moving. I get it. We’ve all said, “Who has time to … Continue reading 10 Ways to Move More Every Day, According to a Physical Therapist
Don Saladino is a New York-based personal trainer and member of the Men’s Health advisory board who has helped numerous stars get into peak physical shape to play superheroes on the big screen, including Hugh Jackman for Wolverine, Scarlett Johansson … Continue reading Trainer Shares Best Life Hacks to Burn Fat and Get Shredded
Swimming is a sport that we seem to do often when we’re young and then slack off on as we age. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, in fact, 36 percent of children aged 7–17 years old swim at least … Continue reading 3 Swim Workouts and 8 Benefits of Swimming
While it might not be as physically challenging as other types of yoga, such as Ashtanga or Bikram yoga — and it may not “count as exercise“— restorative yoga can still have big payoffs in terms of promoting overall health. … Continue reading What Is Restorative Yoga? Benefits, Poses and How to Do It
There is nothing like standing in line at the grocery store only to be surrounded by glossy magazine covers of perfect, chiseled abs. Glistening, rippling six-packs all blur together into one massive reminder that your waistline could probably stand some … Continue reading Ab Workouts & Best Exercises That Are Not Crunches
It looks like America is getting the memo: The benefits of yoga are well worth it. A 2012 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) concluded that almost 10 percent of all Americans, or over 21 million people, now regularly practice yoga … Continue reading Yoga Benefits, Types and Precautions
Whether you’re already an avid hiker or mostly new to hiking, you’re probably curious about how this type of exercise can benefit both your physical and mental health. The good news is there are plenty of health benefits of hiking. … Continue reading Benefits of Hiking for Body and Mind
Because stress is such a common impedance to getting good sleep, you can see why sleep meditation can be helpful for so many people — considering that surveys have found that stress affects 77 percent of people enough to impact … Continue reading Sleep Meditation Benefits and How to Do It
Yoga has many benefits during pregnancy, including building pelvic strength and preparing your body for labor, but there are some yoga poses to avoid when you are expecting. Your body is simply not the same when you are carrying a … Continue reading Yoga Poses to Avoid During Pregnancy
It’s well known that proper run form will help prevent running injuries. But what we sometimes fail to realize is that we need to work on proper run form outside of our runs. And if we do contract a running … Continue reading Internal and External Hip Rotation for Runners
The muscles of the legs, including the gluteus maximus, span across three joints: those of the hips, knees and ankles. The large muscles of the legs have the primary role of supporting the hips and core— including the pelvis region … Continue reading Gluteus Maximus: Best Exercises & Stretches
Joints form the connections between bones. They provide support and help you move. Any damage to the joints from disease or injury can interfere with your movement and cause a lot of pain. Cause of Joint Pain Joint pain is … Continue reading Joints Pain: Causes & Relief
Is it okay to workout on an empty stomach? Ultimately, it depends on your body composition, goals, overall health and preferences. Working out while fasting, also called “fasted cardio,” does have some advantages — such as potentially leading to more … Continue reading Fasted Cardio: Benefits vs. Drawbacks
“Pre-workout” supplements are a class of premixed herbal and chemical ingredient blends designed to spike your energy, enhance your alertness, reduce your fatigue, and boost blood flow to your muscles. The claim of this broad category of pills and powders … Continue reading Pre-Workout Supplements – Ingredients, Use and Effects
“What are EMOM workouts?” I shouted to my husband, who was lifting weights with headphones on. “Huh?” he yelled back. “An EMOM?” “Oh. I think it’s a religious leader in a Muslim community,” he answered. Greg clearly was not hearing … Continue reading EMOM Workouts: A Fun Way to Burn More Fat
Good posture is about more than standing up straight so you can look your best. It is an important part of your long-term health. Making sure that you hold your body the right way, whether you are moving or still, … Continue reading Brief Guide to a Good Posture
Spin class is in a class of its own when it comes to cardio workouts. Crushing the pedals to the beat of the (usually really loud) music, infectious instructor energy and maybe a touch of competitive spirit with the person riding … Continue reading Spin Class: For Beginners and Benefits of Indoor Cycling
Summer, spring, fall, or winter—your feet take a beating every day, no matter the season—often creating a swampy, sweaty environment in your shoes. It’s a gross feeling you know all too well, especially when peeling your socks off after an … Continue reading 5 Most Breathable Sneakers for Summer 2021
Is it okay to workout on an empty stomach? Ultimately, it depends on your body composition, goals, overall health and preferences. Working out while fasting, also called “fasted cardio,” does have some advantages — such as potentially leading to more … Continue reading Fasted Cardio: Benefits vs. Drawbacks
Roughly 10 percent of the adult population suffers from the type of heel pain known as plantar fasciitis. (1) Plantar fasciitis is caused by inflammation of the thick fascia tissues of the heels. It’s a common running injury and usually … Continue reading Plantar Fasciitis Natural Remedies and 5 Key Stretches
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion that everyone experiences at some time. Underlying emotions, such as sadness, fear, or guilt, may also be expressed as anger. During times of stress, such as during the COVID-19 pandemic, we may experience anger … Continue reading The Best Exercises for Anger Relief
People often wonder whether yoga can help you lose weight, or whether it’s just that the more lithe body types tend to gravitate to yoga. The short answer is yes, yoga can likely help with weight loss. But yoga doesn’t … Continue reading How to Practice Yoga for Weight Loss
Prior to the pandemic, my diet was generally quite healthy, but without a normal routine, it worsened significantly. I found it much harder to avoid pizza, pasta and unhealthy snacking, all of which contributed to feeling worse. After six months … Continue reading The Diet and Workout That Gave Me Shredded Abs in 11 Weeks
Triceps are the ultimate hybrid muscle. Not only are they responsible for arms that look both strong ad sexy, they also contribute mightily to some big lifts like the bench press and shoulder press. The triceps are equal “show and … Continue reading 3 Triceps Workouts, Best Exercises and Top Training Tips
One of the basic exercises I use as a screening test with all of my 40-plus-year-old clients is the step up. But that’s not the only time I use the exercise—it shows up in many actual training sessions with clients, … Continue reading How to Build Strength for Men Over 40
When it comes to strength training, the goal is pretty straight forward. Use good technique, hit the number of reps assigned, and when it gets too easy, add weight and repeat. That’s what makes gains happen in terms of strength … Continue reading Don’t Always Focus on Lifting Heavy Weights
According to estimates, more than 30 million people now regularly practice yoga worldwide. And 14 million of those include Americans who received a prescription for yoga from a physician or other therapist. (1) People have practiced yoga for thousands of years. During … Continue reading 9 Poses that Trigger Yoga Injuries & How to Avoid Them
I’m not prone to sounding the alarm, but we’re staring at an epidemic when it comes to teenagers and exercise. A study published in the January 2016 issue of Pediatrics, examining 549 teenagers who were equipped with GPS devices to track … Continue reading Teenagers and Exercise: A Problem to Be Reversed
A yoga mat should be comfortable and supportive, provide sufficient grip to keep you from slipping, and be no-fuss enough to clean and carry (perhaps just from home to the park for now, but eventually back to in-person classes at … Continue reading The 5 Best Yoga Mats for 2021
There’s good news for those who have made a New Year’s resolution to be more active. Researchers say any amount of exercise is beneficial for cardiovascular health. A study published Jan. 12 led by the University of Oxford said that … Continue reading There’s No Limit to Cardiovascular Benefits of Exercise
Because yogis tend to be more earth-conscious as a way of life, it wasn’t long before yoga clothing designers took a real interest in offering healthier, more sustainable options. Luckily for us, the demand has grown, so we can enjoy … Continue reading Leggings Made from Recycled Plastic Bottles – Trend to Wear
So what’s the better way to reach your goals: fun or fundamentals? To find out, we assessed both training tools in five key situations that are critical to building muscle and burning fat at home. POPEYE-SIZED FOREARMS don’t just make … Continue reading Dumbbells vs. Kettlebells – Which Should You Use
There are so many diet and exercise plans for losing weight that it’s starting to get ridiculous. There’s keto. There’s paleo. There’s Whole30. There are cabbage soup diets and coffee diets and frozen food diets and even something called the … Continue reading Tips to Get Motivated to Lose Weight
Physique coach Paul Revelia is a huge advocate of walking as a means of fat loss, and in his latest YouTube video, he goes into more detail on how and why he incorporates 20-minute walking windows into his clients’ routines. … Continue reading A Physique Coach Gives His Treadmill Tips for Getting Shredded
For immediate self-care of a muscle strain, try the R.I.C.E. approach — rest, ice, compression, elevation: Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort. But don’t avoid all physical activity. Ice. Even if you’re seeking medical help, ice the … Continue reading Muscle Strains: Diagnosis and Treatment
With the stay-at-home program in place, it can be challenging to keep up a normal routine let alone a home workout for legs. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, only 1 in 3 adults gets the … Continue reading Home Workout for Legs: Best Leg Exercises and Benefits
EVERYONE’S BEEN paying much more attention (cough cough COVID-19) to what they’re inhaling these days. And it made us wonder: As a country, what are we inhaling these days? Our research team went deep into the data on 100 major … Continue reading The Best and Worst U.S. Cities for Healthy Lungs – Lung Health
Your choice of ab exercises can play an incredible role in your ab development on the long run. Just because some ab exercises are more effective than others. If you choose wisely, you can develop tighter abs few times quicker. … Continue reading 3 Best Abs Exercises For a Quicker 6-Pack
Author, fitness model, and trainer Kirk Charles, NASM-CPT CES, knows that as you get older, life can get more complicated. But that shouldn’t prevent you from being on top of your game. He’ll help to answer the tough training questions … Continue reading Men Over 40 Can Use Dumbbell Rows to Build Bigger Back Muscles
When you get ready to leave the house, you check for your wallet, your keys, and nowadays, your face mask. It’s the new norm. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends wearing cloth face coverings while in public to … Continue reading Working Out With a Face Mask Doesn’t Hinder Breathing
Muscle Recovery Don’ts First, let’s start off with the don’ts. The No. 1 don’t in muscle recovery is don’t overtrain. Listen, your body needs rest to grow, but your muscles don’t grow when you’re exercising. They actually grow while you’re sleeping … Continue reading Do’s and Don’ts of Muscle Recovery
Your Personal PT, Rachel Tavel, is a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) at Shift Wellness in NYC, so she knows how to get your body back on track when it’s out of line. … Continue reading How Men Can Try Yoga Workouts for More Strength and Balance
When providing running tips for beginners, one of the questions they’ll ask is how much to run. Truthfully, whether you’re a beginner or an experienced pro, all runners — or those thinking about taking up running — wonder, “How many … Continue reading How Many Miles a Week Should I Run?
All too often we find ourselves experiencing aches and pains in our bodies, especially in the low back. If you find yourself commonly searching for remedies for fast back pain relief, it may be time to investigate the psoas muscle. The … Continue reading Psoas Muscle: Is a Weak Psoas the Cause of Your Back Pain?
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