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Take a Moment to Appreciate the Art of Bodybuilding Poses

By BODi; September 19, 2024

Thinking about attending — or entering — a bodybuilding show? There’s a lot more to it than random sweating, straining, and standing around looking crazy-fit. You need...

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What Is the Most Inspirational Fit Female Physique In Cinema?

By BODi; June 24, 2024

Demi Moore underwent Navy SEALs training for GI Jane. Lupita Nyong’o swam with dumbbells in preparation for Black Panther. Natalie Portman spent 10 months bulking...

Fitness

What It’s Like to Take a Barre Class

By Paige Smith; February 6, 2024

Among the fitness trends I’ve been eager to try, barre class ranked high on the list. The ballet-inspired workout has gained a massive following in...

Fitness

Suns Out, Guns Out: The 6 Coolest Outdoor Gyms Around the World

By Chelsea Frank; June 28, 2024

What could be better than a blood-pumping, heart-racing, endorphin-crushing workout? One with a sweet view. Outdoor gyms are becoming a more popular option amongst the...

Fitness

Deload Week: How Slowing Down Can Speed Up Your Results

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; November 30, 2023

Do you remember the last time you dialed back your workouts? Not because you had to, but because you decided to? If the answer is no, you’re overdue for...

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What These 12 Movies Taught Us About Fitness

By Eric Alt; August 2, 2024

When Rocky Balboa ascended the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, it was more than just a moment of triumph for the downtrodden (and...

Fitness

These Embarrassing Exercises Are Extremely Effective

By Matt Neatock; March 8, 2024

There are different types of gymtimidation. You’re probably aware of the most significant one: feeling like you don’t know what you’re doing and don’t fit in with...

Fitness

Improve Your Mobility With Spider Lunges

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; March 8, 2024

Spider lunges might sound like some tricked-out maneuver that requires sprouting four extra limbs. Fortunately, it isn’t that complicated, and extra-fortunately, you don’t have to...

Fitness

Push-Ups Getting Stale? Try These 17 Variations

By Lauren Bedosky; November 3, 2023

If you want to hit loads of muscles in a single rep, you can’t do much better than a standard push-up. But the base move...

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6 Stretches Every Cyclist Needs Before and After a Ride

By Elizabeth Millard; August 16, 2023

One way to make indoor cycling workouts even more effective is to focus on your warm-ups and cooldowns. That’s where stretches for cyclists come in, especially...

Fitness

The Best Seated Workout For When You Have a Lower-Body Injury

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; March 8, 2024

So much fitness advice boils down to one simple command: Get off your butt and move. But what happens when you’re dealing with muscle soreness or a...

Fitness

4 Reasons Why Your Joints Crack and How to Prevent It

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; September 28, 2023

If any type of movement — lifting weights, flowing through a vinyasa, or simply getting up from the couch — is often accompanied by popping...

Fitness

Max Heart Rate Is Key to Your Fitness Results: Here’s How to Find It

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; January 23, 2024

The concept of a “maximum heart rate” can sound terrifying (what happens if it goes any faster??), but it’s not like a warning light on...

Fitness

7 Things Cycling Does for Your Body

By Kate Bayless; September 15, 2023

Whether you’re powering through an indoor cycling workout or riding through rocky terrain in the great outdoors, cycling can benefit your body from head to toe —...

Fitness

Here’s What to Know Before You Try Your First Prenatal Workout

By Linnea Zielinski; September 15, 2023

Pregnancy brings up a lot of questions in almost every aspect of life, fitness included. For example, if you’re an avid exerciser who’s expecting, are...

Fitness

Can You Work Out After Getting a Tattoo?

By Nicole McDermott; April 13, 2023

If you’re considering getting a tattoo, or you just got a new one, you may be wondering: Can you work out after getting a tattoo? The...

Wellness

How to Boost Your Self-Esteem With Exercise

By Lauren Bedosky; August 2, 2024

If your self-esteem is in the dumps, you owe it to yourself to lift it up. After all, learning how to build self-esteem will only...

Fitness

What Is Proprioception, and Why Is It Crucial to Your Fitness?

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP and K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; April 10, 2024

When you perform a squat, a dumbbell press or a single-arm curl, you may think you’re training your muscles — but that’s only half the story. You’re also training...