Despite their cute name, not everyone adores love handles. And you’re not alone if you find they are hard to get rid of. To put it simply, love handles are excess fat stores that rest above the hips and tend to bulge out of unforgiving pants. While this stubborn fat may stick around longer than […]
CBD oil is a hot health trend. For many years, people have used it for major health complaints, such as preventing rare seizure conditions in children. Recently, it’s popping up in supermarkets, health-food stores, pharmacies, and gas stations for more everyday concerns such as improving fitness outcomes. It’s available in capsules, tinctures, gummies, oils, and […]
As yoga has grown ever more popular, a variety of other physical practices have incorporated it into their repertoire. This has resulted in the rise of “hybrid” or “fusion” yoga classes, which meld yoga with other exercise styles and physical activities including acrobatics, CrossFit, dance, paddleboarding, and Pilates. These hybrids can challenge the body in […]
Women are embracing resistance training and not just with tiny dumbbells. For decades the squat rack seemed like it was only used by men, but times are changing. In part one of this series, you learned how to prep your body to progress your squats to the rack. Now it’s time to get into the […]
Graduating to the squat rack is a big moment in strength training. It may feel intimidating at first. But when you prepare for that first barbell squat well before you step up to the rack, you can crush your goals with confidence. This is the first of a two-part series focused on barbell squat basics […]
Posting up at a desk for eight or more hours a day can do a real number on our bodies. Extended sitting not only has prolonged health risks, it can make you feel stiff, achy, and uncomfortable in a matter of hours. The good news: Yoga can help. By incorporating a few yoga poses into […]
Ever heard of EMOM? It stands for every minute on the minute, a popular type of interval workout hitting CrossFit boxes (aka gyms) all over the globe. EMOM isn’t usually meant to be a standalone approach. Instead, it’s often sandwiched between a strength portion and a conditioning portion. Though they are recently associated with CrossFit, […]
Core strength is often neglected in the gym: It has a long-term association with snore-worthy moves such as crunches and sit ups. However, strengthening the core is vital for everyday movement, from carrying groceries to hitting a round of baseballs. The core is the center of the body, creating a chain along which all joints […]
It’s common to expect some level of muscle soreness after a tough workout, especially if you throw in new exercises or ramp up intensity. Some exercise enthusiasts measure a good workout based on how sore they feel the next day. Delayed onset muscle soreness, or DOMS, occurs between 24 and 48 hours after exercise. The […]
Can You Get Rid of Double Chin? If an extra layer of fat under your chin—affectionately known as a double chin—bothers you, we have some good news: While this (usually) harmless feature can be a nuisance, there are a few non-surgery tricks that can reduce its appearance. What Causes a Double Chin? A double chin […]
Whether you’re short on space, time, or budget, getting creative with your workout routines can lead you straight into a wall—literally. Find a cozy corner at home or at the gym and hit up these great wall-friendly moves for a solid, full-body workout. Wall exercises are a perfect way to engage stabilizer muscles in the […]