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Category: Exercise

Exercise

75-Year-Old Runs World Record for 3,000 Meters

March 15, 2020March 15, 2020 -

Septuagenarian runners continue to rewrite the record books. The latest to make his mark? Paul Perry, 75, of Orland Park, Illinois, who is going after middle-distance times on the indoor oval this winter. Perry went to the Armory in New … Continue reading 75-Year-Old Runs World Record for 3,000 Meters

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The Best Arms And Abs Workout, From A Fitness Trainer

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 -

Kathryn Wirsing Looking for an arm workout that also helps tone and define your abs in the process? Well, you’ve come to the right place. I’ve strategically created this 15-minute workout to challenge both your upper body and core muscles … Continue reading The Best Arms And Abs Workout, From A Fitness Trainer

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A 4-Pose Yoga Sequence For Better Sleep

March 1, 2020March 1, 2020 -

The real power yoga? A flow that helps you sleep soundly, so you wake up ready to seize the day (study after study confirms the link). … Continue reading A 4-Pose Yoga Sequence For Better Sleep

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How to Stop Sugar Cravings – Avoid Cravings When Giving Up Sugar

February 24, 2020February 24, 2020 -

When you’re aiming to give up added sugars, cravings can be strong. Sweet foods are tempting us at every turn, and for many of us, consuming those foods is a longtime habit that we associate with comfort or celebration. And … Continue reading How to Stop Sugar Cravings – Avoid Cravings When Giving Up Sugar

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30-Day Fitness Challenge 2020 Review: ‘I Tried A 30 Day Challenge’

February 19, 2020February 19, 2020 -

I’ve been pregnant off and on for the past seven years. I’m a runner and I ran through all of my pregnancies, but…that’s basically all I’ve been doing for the past seven years. I go out for a comfortable run, … Continue reading 30-Day Fitness Challenge 2020 Review: ‘I Tried A 30 Day Challenge’

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Best Back Workouts + Back Exercises for a Sculpted Back

February 17, 2020February 17, 2020 -

The muscles of the back are underrated when it comes to both function and appearance. The back muscles are equal or even greater in potential power output compared to the chest, yet many of us train the chest far more. Meanwhile, … Continue reading Best Back Workouts + Back Exercises for a Sculpted Back

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Middle back pain: Causes, treatment, and exercises

February 15, 2020February 15, 2020 -

Middle back pain refers to pain or discomfort in the thoracic spine — the region of the back between the rib cage and the base of the neck. In this region, there are 12 spinal disks, several vertebrae, and many … Continue reading Middle back pain: Causes, treatment, and exercises

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11 Best Trail Running Shoes for Men to Take on Any Terrain 2020

February 8, 2020February 8, 2020 -

If you’re going to go for a run in the wilderness, a normal pair of running shoes won’t cut it. You’ll need the extra cushion, traction, and durability that comes with trail shoes, which are specifically engineered to take the … Continue reading 11 Best Trail Running Shoes for Men to Take on Any Terrain 2020

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Plantar Fasciitis Natural Remedies + 5 Key Stretches

January 23, 2020January 23, 2020 -

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 + 5 Key Stretches

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Top 10 Gym Hygiene Tips & Rules

January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 -

We all know the health and wellbeing benefits of a hard session at the gym, but at the same time, a gym full of sweaty bodies … Continue reading Top 10 Gym Hygiene Tips & Rules

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Lower Back Exercises & Stretches for a Strong, Pain-Free Back

January 7, 2020January 7, 2020 -

Over the last few decades, we’ve seen a measurable increase in chronic lower back pain in the U.S. It is estimated that at some point in our lives, 80 percent of Americans will experience back pain. This has led to … Continue reading Lower Back Exercises & Stretches for a Strong, Pain-Free Back

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A Simple Workout Routine Helped This Celebrity Gamer Transform His Body

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 -

Vikkstar123 (Vikram Singh Barn) is one of the most famous gamers on YouTube with 5.69 million subscribers. Earlier this week, he changed up his video content slightly by posting a 1-year body transformation video, showing off his gains. During the … Continue reading A Simple Workout Routine Helped This Celebrity Gamer Transform His Body

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12 Best Running Apps 2020 – Apps for Runners on iOS and Android

December 23, 2019December 23, 2019 -

Running apps have come a long way. At one time, it seemed like there were too few to choose from. Now, the number of options can feel overwhelming. From AI trainers to social networks sharing out workouts to just-the-basics, today’s … Continue reading 12 Best Running Apps 2020 – Apps for Runners on iOS and Android

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How Yoga Changes Your Brain (And It’s a Good Thing!)

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 -

Did you ever wonder how yoga changes your brain? As it turns out, that post-session happiness you feel isn’t just in your head. Using brain scans, scientists can now prove that yoga actually changes your brain chemistry. And that’s a good … Continue reading How Yoga Changes Your Brain (And It’s a Good Thing!)

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4 HIIT Workouts, Plus the Major Health Benefits

December 11, 2019December 11, 2019 -

High-intensity interval training , also called HIIT workouts, have become known in the fitness and medical world as one of the most effective means of improving cardiovascular health, respiratory endurance, as well as metabolic function. Research shows that HIIT workouts … Continue reading 4 HIIT Workouts, Plus the Major Health Benefits

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How to Get Rid of a Charley Horse – Stop Leg Cramps Fast

December 5, 2019December 5, 2019 -

Having your leg or calf seize in the middle of the night is a pretty brutal way to wake up. Of course, a charley horse is pretty painful any other time, too. The pain of a charley horse—which refers to … Continue reading How to Get Rid of a Charley Horse – Stop Leg Cramps Fast

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13 Best Gym Clothes Brands For Men In 2019

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 -

Hitting the gym these days can almost be considered a religion. Just about every man and his dog head to their chosen place of iron-clad worship … Continue reading 13 Best Gym Clothes Brands For Men In 2019

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Best Yoga Mats in 2019 – Top 10 Detailed Yoga Mat Reviews

December 1, 2019December 1, 2019 -

There are so many yoga mats on the market, it can be really hard to choose the one that’s right. As a yoga teacher, many students and friends ask about the best yoga mats to use. Without a one-size-fits-all answer, … Continue reading Best Yoga Mats in 2019 – Top 10 Detailed Yoga Mat Reviews

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How to Stop Leg Cramps at Night — Get Rid of a Charley Horse

November 22, 2019November 22, 2019 -

Having your leg or calf seize in the middle of the night is a pretty brutal way to wake up. Of course, leg cramps are pretty painful any other time, too. The pain of a charley horse—which refers to any … Continue reading How to Stop Leg Cramps at Night — Get Rid of a Charley Horse

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20 Butt Lifting Exercises – Best Butt Lifting Workout For Women

November 16, 2019November 16, 2019 -

Butt toning is my favorite subject, and as a certified trainer with 10+ years of experience teaching barre, I’m going to help you build your butt in the most effective and enjoyable way. Strong hamstrings are the secret sauce to … Continue reading 20 Butt Lifting Exercises – Best Butt Lifting Workout For Women

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5 Overrated Gym Exercises — And the Moves You Should Do Instead

November 4, 2019November 4, 2019 -

There’s no such thing as a must-do exercise. This is the truth about fitness, even though not everyone understands that. Walk into any gym, and you’ll see a host of guys doing barbell deadlifts, for example, and somewhere in that … Continue reading 5 Overrated Gym Exercises — And the Moves You Should Do Instead

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Is It Better To Use Heavy Or Light Weights?

October 30, 2019November 2, 2019 -

Weight training is like eating your veggies: You know it’s good for you, but with so many varieties to choose from, how do you pick what’s best?! Is lifting heavy the way to go? Or maybe working with fewer pounds … Continue reading Is It Better To Use Heavy Or Light Weights?

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How Carb Loading Can Help Men Prepare for Fitness Challenges

October 19, 2019October 19, 2019 -

This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. Perhaps the best part about preparing for an endurance event is carb-loading—the borderline … Continue reading How Carb Loading Can Help Men Prepare for Fitness Challenges

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Don Saladino Demonstrates Deadbug Abs Exercise to Save Your Back

September 23, 2019September 23, 2019 -

Nothing hurts as good as a great ab workout, unless that workout is the wrongworkout and that burn you’re feeling isn’t just your core muscles building themselves back into a six-pack. You know the feeling—it’s in your back. You might … Continue reading Don Saladino Demonstrates Deadbug Abs Exercise to Save Your Back

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3 Strategies That Will Help You Not Hate Running

September 16, 2019 -

Do you swear that running’s just not for you? So did these three men, all one-time run haters, who nonetheless find themselves outdoors gutting out the … Continue reading 3 Strategies That Will Help You Not Hate Running

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Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 6 Bodybuilding Rules to Build Muscle

September 11, 2019September 11, 2019 -

Arnold Schwarzenegger is an outspoken activist and brand founder and pitchman. Before that, he was the governor of California. Before that, he was one of the most iconic action stars in Hollywood. But the most successful, most remarkable version of … Continue reading Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 6 Bodybuilding Rules to Build Muscle

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Mountain Climber Bodyweight Workout Circuit for Home Fitness

September 5, 2019September 5, 2019 -

Bodyweight exercises aren’t always known for their intensity. You can max out on situps and pushups and squats, but you’ll probably need to burn through a ton of reps to get a sweat going. The most glaring exception to this … Continue reading Mountain Climber Bodyweight Workout Circuit for Home Fitness

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Kundalini Yoga Benefits, Poses and Practices for Mind and Body

August 30, 2019August 30, 2019 -

Yoga Journal describes Kundalini yoga as “An uplifting blend of spiritual and physical practices”, incorporating movement, dynamic breathing techniques, meditation and the chanting of mantras. What is Kundalini yoga good for? The purpose of the practice is to help support both the mind and body, … Continue reading Kundalini Yoga Benefits, Poses and Practices for Mind and Body

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Master the Pullup Using This Program With Accessory Exercises

August 29, 2019August 29, 2019 -

This program from trainer Gerren Liles will give you a set of steps to help master the pullup, a classic exercise that strengthens your back, arms, and shoulders using only your bodyweight. Use the Mobility and Strength exercises to prep … Continue reading Master the Pullup Using This Program With Accessory Exercises

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Fitbit Premium Service and Versa 2 $199 Smartwatch Announcement

August 29, 2019 -

Every time I’ve ever written about a fitness tracker or activity-focused smartwatch, I’ve included some sort of caveat that runs along these lines: The device will … Continue reading Fitbit Premium Service and Versa 2 $199 Smartwatch Announcement

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10 Best Calf Workouts and Exercise Moves to Build Muscle And Strength

June 10, 2019June 10, 2019 -

Quads, Hamstrings, Glutes. Those are the usual muscle groups that come to mind you think of your leg day. But if you’re only training those muscle groups, you may not be working through a complete leg workout. Don’t forget your … Continue reading 10 Best Calf Workouts and Exercise Moves to Build Muscle And Strength

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Get Summer Body Ready Using These Workouts and Exercises

May 27, 2019May 27, 2019 -

Summer is coming. And you know what that means. Beach season is here, and that means shirts are optional. If you’ve been putting in your gym work throughout the winter, you just may be all ready to show off your … Continue reading Get Summer Body Ready Using These Workouts and Exercises

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What Is Fascia — And How Treating It Can Make You Pain-Free

May 12, 2019May 12, 2019 -

For years, scientists researching pain, movement, and recovery had no interest in the weblike tissue known as fascia, which coats your muscles, nerves, and organs. But things have changed. Researchers—and savvy trainers—now view something called fascia as your secret weapon … Continue reading What Is Fascia — And How Treating It Can Make You Pain-Free

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How to Breathe During Your Workout to Be Stronger and Effective

May 7, 2019May 7, 2019 -

Brandon Lilly is one of the strongest men on the planet, an elite powerlifter who’s squatted 843 pounds. But then a knee injury sidelined him in 2014. “I had to look at myself in the mirror,” he says. “The whole … Continue reading How to Breathe During Your Workout to Be Stronger and Effective

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Make This 4-Move Dumbbell Circuit Your Go-To Full Body Workout

May 2, 2019May 2, 2019 -

When you’re running low on time and workout inspiration or you’re in between longer lifting programs, it helps to have a stable of reliable routines you can turn to for a sweat session. That way, when you can carve out … Continue reading Make This 4-Move Dumbbell Circuit Your Go-To Full Body Workout

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This Morning Workout Will Give You A Major Energy Boost

April 25, 2019April 25, 2019 -

It there’s one thing we could all use more of, it’s that bam-zing-POW invigorated feeling you get after a night of perfect sleep or—let’s be honest—an espresso shot. But those aren’t the only ways to put more pep in your … Continue reading This Morning Workout Will Give You A Major Energy Boost

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These 8 Rowing Machine Workouts Will Build Muscle and Smash Fat

March 24, 2019March 24, 2019 -

The cardio row machine was once reserved for professional rowers. But not anymore. These days, thanks in part to CrossFit, rowing is having a moment. Boutique rowing studios are thriving, and rowing machines are commonplace in plenty of gyms. Every … Continue reading These 8 Rowing Machine Workouts Will Build Muscle and Smash Fat

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Kim Kardashian Shares Video Doing Squats For Depth On Instagram

March 23, 2019March 23, 2019 -

Kim Kardashian just posted an Instagram video of herself doing squats at the gym. Kim wrote in the post that she’s “working on depth.” Depth is … Continue reading Kim Kardashian Shares Video Doing Squats For Depth On Instagram

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Trainer Bobby Maximus Shares Exercise Tips to Train Hard Over 40

March 16, 2019March 16, 2019 -

Getting older doesn’t mean you have to stop training or that you have to give up on your current level of fitness. There are numerous examples … Continue reading Trainer Bobby Maximus Shares Exercise Tips to Train Hard Over 40

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CrossFit Helped This Man Overcome His Asthma and Lose More Than 60 Pounds

March 14, 2019March 14, 2019 -

Nick Roubanis’ father died at the age of 74. The last 10 years of his father’s life, he explained, were “very hard on him health-wise.” His father’s own health is one of the many reasons Roubanis, a 5’8’’ guy from … Continue reading CrossFit Helped This Man Overcome His Asthma and Lose More Than 60 Pounds

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How to Do the Typewriter Pushup Chest Exercise – Pushup Workouts

February 17, 2019February 17, 2019 -

You might think if you’ve done one pushup, you’ve done them all, but there are more than likely a few variations you’ve yet to try. Guys will never stop dropping to rep out sets of pushups when challenged at any … Continue reading How to Do the Typewriter Pushup Chest Exercise – Pushup Workouts

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This Chest and Back Workout Gives You a Double Pump

December 24, 2018December 24, 2018 -

Not everyone has time to train one body part a day. And not everyone wants to do that. Sometimes, you just need to get all your upper-body training into one session. On days like that, the chest-and-back superset session is … Continue reading This Chest and Back Workout Gives You a Double Pump

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How To Properly Do A Reverse Lunge Exercise

December 15, 2018December 15, 2018 -

Adding reverse lunges into your regular rotation will do for your body what you should be doing for your car: delivering a routine, total-body tune up. The single-leg move will increase stability, fix muscle imbalances, reduce knee and hip pain, … Continue reading How To Properly Do A Reverse Lunge Exercise

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7 HIIT Workouts to Burn Fat

December 9, 2018December 9, 2018 -

That’s the age-old question around the water cooler at your commercial gym. Unless you’re someone who loves running on a treadmill for hours or willingly enters marathons for fun, you might have a hard time finding workouts that push your … Continue reading 7 HIIT Workouts to Burn Fat

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This Is the Best Anti-Aging Workout, According to Science

December 3, 2018December 3, 2018 -

You’re already using anti-aging moisturizers and anti-aging eye creams–is it time to adopt an anti-aging workout, too? A new study published today in the journal European Heart Journal says when it comes down to the anti-aging effects of exercise, cardio is queen. Endurance exercise–like running, … Continue reading This Is the Best Anti-Aging Workout, According to Science

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Should You Exercise With a Migraine?

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 -

There are a whole bunch of great things that happen during a stellar workout: your mood increases, for one. Your sweat-stained tee is a badge of honor of sorts. And if you do it time and time again, results are … Continue reading Should You Exercise With a Migraine?

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5 Benefits of Working Out in the Morning

November 7, 2018November 7, 2018 -

Hotly debated fitness topics are in no short supply: yoga vs. pilates, cardio vs. strength training, and the treadmill vs. outdoor running. But no dispute is as polarizing as the one surrounding morning vs. evening workouts. Of course, the absolute best time to … Continue reading 5 Benefits of Working Out in the Morning

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​12 Exercises To Improve Posture – Workouts for Office Workers

September 16, 2018September 16, 2018 -

Life as an office drone might be good for your bank account — but your cushy job is not great for your body. Work out all you want on your own time, but if you spend all day sitting at … Continue reading ​12 Exercises To Improve Posture – Workouts for Office Workers

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