Feeling lightheaded, faint, or dizzy after a workout can be scary — not to mention dangerous. Dr. Clifford Stark, Medical Director for Optum at Sports...
The term “physical fitness” is used to characterize everything from a person’s physique to their general health and athletic performance. But while different definitions leave...
HIIT vs. LISS sounds like an upcoming Marvel summer blockbuster, but it’s actually one of the more interesting — and still-evolving — fitness debates in...
If you’re wondering if there’s a definitive “healthy weight,” here’s the truth: There’s no perfect, absolute number you should aspire to achieve. Your healthy weight...
When it comes to maximizing hypertrophy — a.k.a. muscle growth — we rely on tried-and-true methods like lifting heavier weights, increasing sets, and consuming enough...
If you’ve spent any time in the fitness world, you’ve undoubtedly heard of fascia. Usually, it’s within the same breath as words like “tightness,” “rolling,”...
Massage guns are a popular product to soothe muscles after a kick-butt workout. Perfect for any fitness enthusiast, a massage gun helps release pesky knots and boosts...
If you generally feel lighter after a good stretching session, you might wonder, “Did I just lose weight? Does stretching burn calories?!” Of all the...
Once you’ve run a few 5K races, you’re probably ready to focus on cutting time or maybe even lengthening distance. Either way, you’re not interested in...
After enduring years of the pandemic, maybe you’ve become put-off by heavily touched surfaces and heavy-breathing strangers. Maybe you’ve discovered the advantages of working out...
Before you read any further, do a quick posture check. Are you currently looking down at your screen? Are your shoulders rounded? Your chin forward?...
When you think of challenging, time-effective workouts, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) staples — like squat thrusts and tuck jumps — probably come to mind. However,...
