I dated a guy once who used the sort of language I was only ever used to hearing women use about their bodies. He was fat and disgusting, he would say, he was getting a gut, his muscles weren’t defined enough. He went to the gym religiously, not out of self-care, but out of self-hate. Not alwa...
Despite the fact that kettlebells and bodyweight workouts might win the gym popularity contest right now, fitness pros agree: Not only are exercise machines totally fine to use, they might be especially helpful if you’re new to working out. 5 Reasons Running May Not Help You Lose Weight READ “It’s t...
Workout programs usually aren’t labeled as “full-body” or “body part” routines, but we’ve all heard of “leg days” or “arm days,” versus workouts that do it all. Every program wants you to build muscle, get strong, or lose weight. Choosing between full-body or specific focus routines, however, isn’t...
Upending conventions about how best to strength train, a new study finds that people who lift relatively light weights can build just as much strength and muscle size as those who grunt through sessions using much heftier weights — if they plan their workouts correctly. Strength training has long be...
A researcher who specializes in exercise recovery finally explains whether there is a point to the cooldown When you finish your workout, you’re probably anxious to get on with your day. You’re not alone in wondering: Do you really need to cooldown? It depends on how hard your workout was, says John...
