It might seem like there are perks to exercising on an empty stomach, like burning more fat per workout, but the downsides greatly outweigh the benefits. Here’s why you’re probably better off fueling up before you go for a run or crank out some super sets at the gym. Let’s say it’s time for your dai...
I’ll never forget the first day I ran 10 miles, for no other reason than to see if I could. Everything about that morning—the weather (just on the edge of being too warm), the music playing in my earphones (old-school Michael Jackson), even the number of times I scolded myself for not bringing water...
True to my millennial roots, I’m always seeking out ways to invest the least time while still producing equal or better results. Yes, you could say I’m “hacking” my way to success in fitness, and in life. Sometimes, it sends me down face first. Still, it ensures that I’...
Is your workout getting you nowhere? Research and lived experience indicate that many people who begin a new exercise program see little if any improvement in their health and fitness even after weeks of studiously sticking with their new routine. Among fitness scientists, these people are known as...
It can be difficult to know how to get started with an exercise routine if you don’t regularly exercise. Here we review the best science about how to start an exercise habit, and how to keep it going. What type of exercise, and how much? The government tells us we should get at least 150 minutes of...
