It used to be that gym-goers gave weights machines a wide berth in the gym, with the functional fitness crowd preferring free-weight exercises instead. However, a gym’s weights machines can be very useful when you want to challenge large muscle groups, like those in your legs, with lots of weight, and they can also effectively
If you’re trying to lose weight, chances are you’ve thought about weight loss pills. They’re tantalisingly simple and easy to use: just pop a powerful supp and watch as the fat melts away, right? If only. Weight loss pills work if the fundamental principle of weight loss is in place: a caloric deficit. “A calorie deficit
In recent years, runners have come to accept that strength training is a necessity to stay healthy and perform optimally. But periodized strength training is more effective and today, you’ll learn how to divide your lifting into 3 distinct phases! After one too many running injuries, runners are starting to understand the importance of consistent
If something sounds too good to be true, it often is, but there’s usually an exception to the rule. In the strength training world, that exception is myo-reps. According to myo-reps creator, strength coach Borge Fagerli, this technique delivers the same muscle growth and strength gains as straight sets do, but in much less time.
The CrossFit Open 2024 is rapidly approaching, and as is tradition for this open-to-all fitness competition, the workouts are being kept under wraps. It’s a savvy rule because it sends any committed CrossFitter into a frenzy of speculation. A great place to start if you’re looking for clues is the Workout of the Day (WOD)
There’s nothing more satisfying than finding that ahhh-inducing stretch when you have a tight and achy back — and nothing more maddening than not being able to hit that spot. But doing the best lower back stretches for yourself is important – especially when we sit at a desk all day, or even if we’re on our feet.
Green tea is one of the most popular beverages in the world. It has been a staple drink in China for thousands of years, where the practice of steeping tea leaves originated. From there it spread to other east Asian countries and eventually, Europe. Green tea has several health benefits and has been consumed both
The ballot for the Royal Parks Half Marathon 2024 is now open, and you have until 5pm on Friday February 9 to get your name into the hat for a spot in the race, which takes place on Sunday October 13. It’s free to enter the ballot, but you can increase your odds by paying
If one of your New Year’s fitness resolutions is to train for and complete your first running event, whether that’s a 5K, a marathon, or even an ultra-marathon, then it pays to have a plan. A running training plan that maps out all your runs and other workouts for the months ahead of your event
Do you want to have a monster aerobic engine? No matter what your level of experience, lessons from Zach Bitter will help you build volume safely and implement intensity to get the most from your training miles. For runners of just about every distance, endurance is the foundation of training. Endurance training lays the groundwork for harder
Ditch the maternity myths, mama! Those “one size fits all” leggings you loved pre-bump won’t cut it anymore. As your beautiful belly grows, your Workout wardrobe needs a little refresh. No more tugging up tights, flashing with rogue crop tops, or feeling like you’re suffocating mid-burpee. Enter: the glorious world of maternity leggings. We scoured
If you’re serious about building muscle and training your upper body more than once a week, you may want to add push and pull days to your routine. In Coach’s guide to push/pull workouts, training and nutrition specialist David Wiener explains that push and pull are “two fundamental movements”. Push exercises work your chest, triceps
Wanna feel more balanced, have fewer aches and pains and stand taller? Here, expert Aaron Smith shares the three stretches you’ll need to add to your repertoire: the laughing baby stretch to release tension, lunge stretch to unlock flexibility and cobra stretch to boost your posture. Get ready to move with newfound ease and grace!
It’s easy to be overwhelmed when you start strength training—there are so many moves and different ways of training. But if you have a few reliable exercises to fall back on whenever you have time to train, the building blocks will be in place for an effective exercise regime. We asked five top personal trainers
Ready or not, artificial intelligence is here to stay and having an impact on all areas of our lives, including our athletic endeavors. When used appropriately, AI can assist coaches in enabling endurance athletes to get the most from their training. The running industry has changed dramatically over the past several decades. Not only have
No offence to sit-ups, planks and hollow holds, but basic core exercises can feel drab day after day. They work the abdominals, but if you’re looking for stronger, sculpted abs, let me introduce you to a secret weapon: the kettlebell. I’m talking about kettlebell core exercises, specifically. First things first: “A kettlebell is a cast-iron
The Adidas Supernova Rise is built to fill a gap in the Adidas running shoe range, which has long lacked a good daily trainer to rival something like the Nike Pegasus 40. The Adidas Ultraboost and even Adidas Ultraboost Light are too heavy to fill this role, while shoes in the Adizero range like the
I go to the gym multiple times a week, taking part in CrossFit workouts and other functional fitness-style sessions. My focus is always on improving my strength, fitness and mobility, which often means zeroing in on the components of these three things. Things like coordination, stability and balance. Studies have shown that improving balance can
Want to know how to juggle being an entrepreneur and athlete, all while optimizing your life for health and longevity? This week’s guest is on a mission to get the most out of everything he does by using constantly evolving goals in work and fitness. As runners, we often find that the benefits of sport
You’re likely well-versed in HIIT, but how much do you know about LISS, a.k.a. ‘Low Intensity Steady State’ training? Also known as LISS cardio, the low-intensity training includes Workouts such as walking, hiking or cycling. And it’s packed full of rewards that you’ll not want to be missing out on. So, we’re diving into a full explainer on what LISS
I’ve run 13 marathons and eight of them have been my hometown race, so it’s safe to say the Houston Marathon is my favorite marathon. It’s fast and flat and it usually has favorable weather. It’s also where I broke four hours for the first time in 2012 and where I finally qualified for the
When it comes to alcohol consumption and health, one claim is repeated time-and-time-again, “A glass of red wine with dinner is good for you.” But is this actually true? Let’s investigate. As it turns out, red wine contains the plant compound resveratrol—the factor behind many of the red wine health claims. Read on to learn
Power is a metric that runners rarely examine, but in practice it can have a major impact on your training. Coach David Roche breaks down this concept so you can better understand how it relates to your running. While cyclists frequently use power as a way to analyze and improve their ability, runners think about
If your January fitness kick has taken you to the treadmill in 2024, it might well be the case that you’re starting to get a little bored of indoor runs already. Unless you’re following a treadmill workout plan or have uncommonly high levels of motivation, indoor running can be hard to stick with without some
January is the month when a lot of us pull up our socks, put on our workout shoes and resolve to get fit after a season of indulgence. If you’ve yet to decide how you’re going to get fit, you may be interested to know that you may be more likely to succeed if your
The type of running shoe that excites you most as a runner is a matter of taste, but speedy shoes get my pulse racing and 2024 looks to be laden with thrilling new speedsters. Contenders for the best carbon plate running shoes, as well as exciting super-trainers that bring super-shoe magic to your daily training,
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