Feeling lightheaded, faint, or dizzy after a workout can be scary — not to mention dangerous. Dr. Clifford Stark, Medical Director for Optum at Sports...
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...
HIIT vs. LISS sounds like an upcoming Marvel summer blockbuster, but it’s actually one of the more interesting — and still-evolving — fitness debates in...
To many people, cardio is synonymous with running. While running is a convenient, inexpensive, and effective cardio workout, it can also be hard on your body. Luckily, there...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...