BATTLE ROPES HAVE several things going for them. They train cardiovascular capacityOpens in a new Window., muscles big and small, and balance. Plus, they’re almost injury-proof and hard to do incorrectly—if you’re moving, it’s working. “One guideline: The ropes should make nice waves or circles when you’re swinging,” says Cliff Robertson, a trainer at Performance […]
Say sayonara to kale and açai! A new class of superfoods is ready for their culinary moment in 2020. Nutrition is an ever-evolving science. It seems like every single day we learn more about the health benefits of popular foods, and are introduced to those we never knew existed. We’ve come a long way since […]
Elle Woods may buzz about endorphins and working out making people happy in Legally Blonde, but let’s be real: exercise isn’t always all rainbows and butterflies. In fact, for many of us, lacing up our sneakers and sticking to a consistent workout routine can be a real struggle. If the thought of stepping foot in […]
This is Your Quick Training Tip, a chance to learn how to work smarter in just a few moments so you can get right to your workout. There are lots of muscles that guys tend to overlook in their workouts—the brachialis, rhomboids, hip adductors, gluteus medius and minimus to name a few—but their six-pack isn’t […]
Author: ATHLEAN-X™ Source: Youtube: Stop Doing Abs Like This! (SAVE A FRIEND)
The kettlebell swing is one of the most hallowed kettlebell moves out there, a move that builds athleticism, strength, and power all at once. It fires up your glutes and hamstrings, and attacks your back muscles too, and it’ll challenge your core and your grip more than you think as well. And it does so […]
Let’s help put Jillian Michaels and others of her ilk out of work by pointing out a painful truth about cardio. Burn Twice as Much Fat? News of a recent study popped up on a lot of my news apps and each of them featured some variation of the following headline: “Men exercising before breakfast […]
Anger is natural, but it’s seldom useful. Having a meltdown as an adult affects relationships, so it’s best to have some coping mechanisms up your sleeve Do you get upset trying to deal with your friends, siblings or S.O.? Maybe you turn beet red and scream loud enough for people on the other side of […]
It’s pretty common for men to pack some extra poundage around their midsectionOpens in a new Window.. In fact, the average man is about 24lbs heavier today than men in 1960, according to statsOpens in a new Window. from The State of Obesity—and the figures are rising. We’ve seen slimmer days, but don’t think this […]
Author: Thomas DeLauer Source: Youtube: 6 Common Side Effects of Intermittent Fasting
By now, you’ve probably seen news reports highlighting incurable — and usually fatal — “superbug” infections that are resistant to antibiotics. But did you know that the antibiotics in food, including your favorite fast-food burger or pepperoni pizza, may be upping your risk of developing one of these infections? By Julie Upton, M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D.Updated […]
Good health really starts with the way people take care of their teeth, yet we overlook this critical part of our lives far too often to our detriment. It wasn’t until 1938 that what we call the modern toothbrush made of nylon bristles was mass-produced and before that it was brushes made with hairs extracted […]