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Bodyweight vs Weight Training: Which One Makes Sense for You?

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; October 10, 2023

In the battle of bodyweight vs. weight training, which form of resistance training comes out on top? It’s not an unreasonable question; our time is precious,...

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How to Do the Hollow Body Hold for Dinner Roll Abs

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP and Lauren Bedosky; October 9, 2023

The hollow body hold is less of an eye-catcher than all those fancy plank and sit-up variations you see on YouTube. But that doesn’t mean...

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5 of the Best Quad Stretches to Add to Your Routine

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; October 9, 2023

Quad stretches aren’t just for runners and people with bad knees. If you exercise your quads in any way — including squatting, lunging, and climbing stairs...

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Why Everyone (Especially Non-Runners) Should Do the Runner’s Lunge

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; October 6, 2023

The runner’s lunge is a staple stretch for runners and sun-saluting yogis, but the move may actually be most beneficial to those who spend more...

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How to Do Cross Crunches

By Michael Martin; October 6, 2023

Kick your abdominal exercise routine up a notch with this fun variation on a classic crunch — cross crunches! They’re perfect if you want an...

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How to Do a Flip Turn in Swimming

By Lauren Bedosky; October 5, 2023

A flip turn is an underwater somersault that you perform once you reach the wall at one end of a pool. It’s also a swimmer’s...

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Landmine Press: The Best Shoulder Press You Aren’t Doing

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; October 5, 2023

Vertical pressing exercises (meaning, you press weight overhead) can be power players in an upper-body workout. But the problem is that very few people actually...

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What’s the Best Way to Combine Yoga and Running?

By Brit Yeager; October 4, 2023

Yoga and running are like two peas in a pod. Runners who take time to stretch (such as with post-run yoga) benefit from increased mobility and...

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How to Do Leg Lifts With Perfect Form

By Brittany Risher Englert; October 4, 2023

If you’re tired of trying to crunch your way to a solid core or shredded midsection, there’s another foundational ab exercise that should be in...

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What Is a Healthy Weight for Me?

By Meagan Morris; October 3, 2023

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...

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Can You Think Your Way to Bigger Gains?

By Lauren Bedosky; October 3, 2023

When it comes to maximizing hypertrophy — a.k.a. muscle growth — we rely on tried-and-true methods like lifting heavier weights, increasing sets, and consuming enough...

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Unlock Hip Flexibility and Strength With Lizard Pose

By Mattie Schuler; October 2, 2023

Lizard pose, or Utthan Pristhasana in Sanskrit, is a challenging posture because it opens your hips, which can often get tight from sitting all day. Read...

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The 11 Best Halloween Costumes for Fitness Freaks

By Chelsea Frank and William Kang; October 2, 2023

Fitness-inspired Halloween costumes are the perfect look if you want people to know that you do, in fact, work out. These are some great creative...

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How to Do Three-Legged Downward Facing Dog

By Nicole Doherty; September 29, 2023

Three-legged downward facing dog, or tri pada adho mukha svanasana in Sanskrit, is an asymmetrical yoga pose designed to test your balance and transition your body from downward...

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How to Do the Single-Leg Deadlift

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; September 29, 2023

The best exercises check several boxes at once: They work a ton of muscle groups, improve balance, hone coordination, and promote athleticism. All of this...

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What Is Fascia? Learn Why This Connective Tissue Is So Important

By K. Aleisha Fetters, C.S.C.S.; September 28, 2023

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,”...

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How to Do Pigeon Pose in Yoga (Kapotasana)

By Stepfanie Romine; September 27, 2023

In nearly a decade of teaching yoga, I’ve yet to encounter a student who’s lukewarm on pigeon pose. Yoga students either love this hip opener or hate...

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Strike a Pose! Become a Better Runner With the Pose Method

By Lauren Bedosky; September 27, 2023

If you want to reap more benefits and experience fewer injuries from running, try the Pose Method. Pose running is popular in CrossFit, and it’s...

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10 Massage Guns to Take on Your Sore Muscles in 2023

By Brit Yeager; September 22, 2023

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...

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Aerobics for Introverts: 7 Moves You Can Do at Home

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; September 21, 2023

While gyms provide easy access to treadmills, ellipticals, StairMasters, and other cardio machines, it’s easy to do aerobic exercise at home. “You definitely do not...