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Build Your Upper Body More Efficiently With a Pull Day Workout

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; September 17, 2024

Looking for a better, more systematic approach to strength training? Consider the pull day workout and its counterpart, the push day workout. Dividing your workouts...

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How to Master the One-Arm Push-Up

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; September 16, 2024

Dropping into a set of one-arm push-ups sends a few different messages, the first of which is that you have upper-body strength for days. Secondly, you’re...

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Kettlebells vs. Dumbbells: Which Is Better for Your Workouts?

By Lauren Bedosky; September 16, 2024

You might think that in the battle of kettlebell vs dumbbell, the latter holds the edge. After all, you’ll see rows and rows of dumbbells...

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10 Explosive Exercises to Increase Your Vertical Jump

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; September 12, 2024

Jumping (and learning how to jump higher) isn’t a skill reserved only for pro basketball players or high jumpers. Jumping, just like running, squatting, skipping,...

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Should You Exercise While on Ozempic?

By Michael Martin; September 11, 2024

The rise of drugs like Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide) has been propelled by their success in helping celebrities and civilians lose weight. But many...

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Maximize Your Upper-Body Gains With a Push Day Workout

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; September 11, 2024

Adding structure to your fitness routine can make your workouts more purposeful and efficient, minimize the risk of injury, and yield even better results. One simple...

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6 Exercises for an Effective Leg Day Warm-Up

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; September 10, 2024

If you’ve been skipping your leg day warm-up, it may feel like you’re saving time that you can spend on a few extra reps. But...

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5 Reasons Why Your Knees Pop, Plus Tips to Keep Them Healthy

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; August 28, 2024

We associate cracking and snapping sounds with breaking, so it’s understandable that a noisy knee might give you pause or make you wonder, “Why does...

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What Is a Running Coach — and Should You Get One?

By Lauren Bedosky; August 22, 2024

Running coaches are like secret weapons. Whether you’re new to running or gunning for a new race PR, a running coach can guide you through...

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How Can You Tell What Hurts vs. What Hurts So Good?

By Linnea Zielinski; August 21, 2024

There’s just something about being sore. Maybe it’s that it draws attention to those muscles you’ve built. Perhaps it feels like a testament to how...

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7 Hip Lift Exercises to Build a Fuller, Stronger Butt

By Page Grossman; August 13, 2024

There is a dizzying number of exercises you can do to work your butt. Variations of squats and lunges are popular options, but you don’t want to overlook...

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How to Do Walking Lunges for Lower-Body Muscle, Strength, and Stability

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; August 7, 2024

Walking lunges inspire dread among gym goers for one simple reason: They’re hard. But fitness pros love them because they get results. “I always enjoy...

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Fix Neck Pain and Poor Posture With These 5 Neck Exercises

By Lauren Bedosky; August 6, 2024

Neck strength may be critical for contact sports like wrestling and football, but for those of us who get our exercise at home, in the...

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Walking vs. Running: Which Exercise Is Better for You?

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; August 2, 2024

Are you looking for a no-fuss workout in the great outdoors? Maybe one that lets you see the local sights while getting your heart rate...

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Dealing With Heel Pain? What Causes Plantar Fasciitis and How to Treat It

By Janet Lee; July 30, 2024

What’s that pain in your heel? If you’re hobbling around like your grandfather in the morning because your feet hurt, you may have plantar fasciitis,...

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Cardio vs. Strength Training: Which Is Better for Weight Loss?

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; August 15, 2024

If you want to lose weight, you’re probably wondering which type of exercise will help you make the most progress: cardio or strength training? There...

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How to Use Percussive Therapy Devices to Ease Sore Muscles

By Brit Yeager; July 25, 2024

Looking for a quick and effective way to ease muscle soreness from a tough workout? Percussive therapy guns (or massage guns) mimic the striking maneuvers...

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This Is How Long You Should Rest Between Sets When Strength Training

By Brittany Risher Englert; July 24, 2024

Many factors go into creating the best workout for your fitness goals. You probably know it’s important to pick the right amount of weight to lift...

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Round Out Your Core Routine With the Russian Twist

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; July 23, 2024

If your core workouts are all about bending with crunches and holding it right there with planks, it’s time to add the Russian twist to your routine. “In life, we...

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How Good a Workout Is Walking, Really?

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; August 2, 2024

Walking is arguably one of the easiest, most accessible ways to get moving. But, is walking good exercise? Can you really lose weight by walking?...