If you’re ready to get serious about cycling, your first move is to set some goals. “Goal-setting is the most important component of any fitness program, because your goal defines what you do,” says Melanie Melillo, CPT. In the case […]
If you’re intrigued by the idea of turning your post-exercise shower into a step in your recovery routine, you might be wondering whether you’re better off taking a hot or cold shower after a workout. (Or maybe you want to […]
Sore muscles are common after a tough workout, but when you’re really feeling the burn, you may wonder if you’re dealing with the usual muscle soreness — or if you actually have a pulled muscle or muscle strain. Here’s how […]
Many of us have a hard time taking days completely off from exercise. We (wrongly) assume that working out nonstop will help us reach our fitness goals faster. “As a trainer, I hear a lot of clients humble-brag about never […]
It’s arm day at the gym, but your arms are still sore from the last time you worked out. Is this soreness typical? Or is it an injury? Read on to learn why your arms get sore, when you can […]
Stronger, bigger butts are in, which may be why you’ve been hitting the squats or trying to master the bridge exercise. But if you’re doing the right exercises and still not feeling the burn in your bum, it could mean you’re […]
It’s easy to be overwhelmed by health and fitness metrics. Between sleep goals and step counts, there’s a score for seemingly everything. So, which ones actually matter? The answer can vary based on your goals and priorities, but there’s one […]
Between seeing to work, health, family, and a cure for cancer (or at least it can feel that way), you deserve an occasional break. And Friday through Sunday is supposed to be your window for relaxation and stress-free fun. But […]
For most of the approximately 262 million sufferers of asthma worldwide, one particularly vexing manifestation of the disease is exercise-induced asthma, also known as exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) — asthma symptoms brought on by physical exertion. And even for many who don’t suffer from […]
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 your dashboard. To the contrary, MHR can be beneficial to ensuring ongoing progress towards your […]
