2 Cooldowns Take You From Running to Relaxed in 10 Minutes or Less
It’s tempting to go straight from a run to shower, couch…or nap. But taking a few minutes to bring your body back to baseline can jump-start your recovery afterward. When you’re walking or running, your heart beats fast
6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
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All About Healthy Fats: Understanding Their Role In Your Diet
In today’s health-conscious world, people pay closer attention to the ingredients on nutrition labels. Fat has historically been labeled as unhealthy, with numerous diets advocating for its reduction. However, not all fats
Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk. You don’t need a gym or specific equipment—or even any special skills. All you’ve gotta be able to do is put
Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?
Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much so that “what is Hyrox?” videos are popping all around GymTok. Give any one of these a watch a
Those Squat Pulses Burn Like Fire…But Do They Actually Do Anything!?
Whether you’re in pre-brunch Pilates or your lunchtime HIIT class, you’ve probably been tasked with a certain directive that makes the four-letter words fly (in your head only, of course): Squat! Then…squat pulse! While
A 10-Minute Biceps Workout to Show Your Arms Some Love
From opening doors to carrying groceries, we rely on our arm muscles for tons of daily tasks. So slotting in a quick biceps workout to smoke these important players is always a smart choice—especially since this muscle grou
Relieve Stress With These 8 Gentle Yoga Poses
If you think yoga is all about handstands and contorting your body into near-impossible poses, you should know that there are several different ways to practice yoga. Gentle yoga, for example, is appropriate for just about an
Is the New Oura Ring Worth the Splurge? I Wore It for 10 Weeks to Find Out
Over the years, I’ve tested out more wearables than I can count. I’m a runner and avid weight lifter—and huge health data nerd—so any metrics I can get on those fronts is a huge plus to me. In the past, my device of c
Best Protein Powders for Weight Loss of 2025 – Breaking Muscle
When someone says they want to lose weight, what they really mean is they want to shed excess body fat. However, without a well-designed plan in place, a calorie deficit leads you to lose both fat and valuable muscle tissue.