If your workouts always have you moving, it may be time to add some isometric exercises to take your results to the next level. “Isometric exercises increase the target muscle’s time under tension, which is a key growth stimulus,” explains […]
Feeling lightheaded, faint, or dizzy after a workout can be scary — not to mention dangerous. Dr. Clifford Stark, Medical Director for Optum at Sports Medicine at Chelsea, notes that some lightheadedness and dizziness can be totally benign. Other symptoms, […]
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 some room for interpretation, there are five basic components of fitness. These five components of […]
It may have a silly name, but don’t be fooled: The butt kicks exercise offers serious benefits for every runner and fitness enthusiast. What are butt kicks, exactly? They’re a moderate-impact movement that raises core temperature, lubricates joints, and stretches […]
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 depends on a number of different factors, and there’s no way we can all fit […]
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,” and “releasing.” Here’s what you need to know about fascia. What Is Fascia? Fascia is […]
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 blood flow to muscles, so that you can get back to doing what you love. […]
Squeeze your abs. Brace for a gut punch. Belly button to spine! During most exercise classes, you’re bound to hear at least one of these verbal cues for how to engage your core. And with good reason — engaging your […]
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 other unconventional ways to shave off a few calories, stretching seems to be the most […]
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 simply crossing the finish line anymore — you want to go farther and/or faster than you’ve gone […]
