January is a familiar time for goal setting, brainstorming, and committing to new things, particularly health and fitness goals. But where many people go wrong—and what [...]
As an aesthetic society, we often demonize body fat and stigmatize people with lots of it. There’s often an assumption that people carrying excess weight don’t [...]
“If you’ve got time, this is the most complete option,” says trainer Adam Wakefield. “It will build strength and muscle, but also burn fat. Do four workouts like this [...]
In addition to its other potential health benefits, intermittent fasting may cause hormone changes that boost one’s motivation to exercise. The findings were detailed in a [...]
Hitting the gym is fun (weights! music! socializing!), but there are going to be times when you want to squeeze a workout in and don’t have access to any equipment. [...]
Ever heard about a new diet trend only to discover it’s something you’re…already doing? It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it feels like sweet cosmic [...]
For people who live with chronic pain, getting up, out and moving can seem daunting. Some fear that physical activity will make their pain worse. But in fact, researchers [...]
Common misconception: You need to sprint, jump, and burpee your way to cardiovascular conditioning. But guess what? Decreasing the impact will actually allow you to safely [...]
If you’ve ever skipped out on your workout because you were a) short on time, b) in a cramped space, or c) lacking your usual dumbbells or resistance [...]
It’s estimated that half of all American adults attempt to lose weight every year (1Trusted Source). Aside from dieting, exercising is one of the most common strategies [...]