Most commercial gyms are stacked with treadmills, rowing machines, and exercise bikes galore. And though they’re often stationed off in a corner, far from their cousin the upright stationary bike, the ... Continue Reading
6 Tips for How to Prevent Shin Splints, Direct From a Physical Therapist
Go running, they said. It’ll be good for you, they said. Your whole body will feel better, they said. Well, it did feel good. You love your new running shoes and the wind in your face is pretty different — ... Continue Reading
Elliptical Vs. Stair Climber — Your Guide to the Great Cardio Machine Debate
For dedicated deadlifters and serious squatters, cardio may just…not be your thing. But you’ve heard tell it’s “good for you,” and honestly, the rumors are true. But what’s the best cardio machine for you ... Continue Reading
7 Protein Powder Benefits That’ll Convince You to Restock That Tub, From an RD
If you want to get stronger, you lift heavy weights. If you want to get bigger, you…also lift heavy weights. And eat a whole lot of strength training’s most hyped macronutrient: protein. Don’t get ... Continue Reading
Tips for How to Lower Your Resting Heart Rate, Plus Explanations From a Cardiologist
Your heart is a complicated muscle, but some parts are refreshingly straightforward. Case in point: Your heart rate, also known as your pulse. Your pulse changes with your activity levels — it can go ... Continue Reading
How to Clean Treadmill Belts: Your Guide to a Squeaky Clean Cardio Machine
Due to the intensity of cardio and your body’s response to cool itself, it’s almost customary to shower your treadmill in sweat. Now add in the dirt, grime, and debris of your running shoes on your running ... Continue Reading
What Is the Bruce Protocol Stress Test? Your Guide to This Cardio Fitness Measurement
Sure, you can deadlift an absurd amount of weight. But how much stress can your heart tolerate? To perform at your best, you really don’t want to neglect your cardiovascular health. After all, your ticker ... Continue Reading
Cycling Vs. Running — A Personal Trainer Runs Through the Best Form of Cardio
You want to get started on an actual cardio routine — one you’ll, you know, actually stick with for more than two days. But everyone gives you different advice. Some swear that treadmills will kill your ... Continue Reading
Mike Mentzer Was a Good Bodybuilder With (Some) Bad Advice
Mike Mentzer is more famous over two decades after his death than he was during his bodybuilding career. In the back half of 2023, Mentzer had something of a moment on social media after getting caught in ... Continue Reading
The Benefits of Toe Spacers (and Who Should Use Them)
You might associate toe spacers more with pedicures at the salon, not lifting heavy at your home gym. But you’re only meant to wear the thin separators at the salon until your nails dry. Toe spacers for ... Continue Reading
How to Reset a ProForm Treadmill: 4 Easy Steps To Resetting Your Machine
As with most machines, exercise equipment isn’t always cooperative. Even the best treadmills can surprise you with mechanical issues, like unresponsive consoles that then render out fitness equipment ... Continue Reading
How to Eat Healthy on a Budget, Plus a Sample Grocery List to Get Your Macros Cheap and Tasty
These days, the cost of groceries is a lot rising faster than your one-rep max numbers. All you want to do is fuel your gains, stay healthy, and enjoy what you’re eating (same), but those grocery bills can ... Continue Reading
This Superman-Inspired Workout Routine Will Help You Pack On Slabs of Muscle Mass
In many ways, Superman is the quintessential hero; inspiring, authentic, heroic, and super-jacked to boot. In 2013’s Man of Steel, a newborn Clark Kent is told he will give the people of Earth, “an ideal ... Continue Reading
What Is Muscular Endurance? (Plus the 10 Best Muscular Endurance Exercises)
Anyone who gets into the gym and picks up weights is typically concerned with two things: Lifting heavier weights for more reps. Progressive overload — doing more than you did last time, session ... Continue Reading
This Study Tells You How Much Rest You Need During the Bench Press to Build Muscle & Strength
Every Monday and in gyms worldwide, tribes of teenagers congregate on one of the bench press stations at their local gym. They take turns performing sets to, basically, failure. Sometimes, it's four or ... Continue Reading
How to Clean Ellipticals: Clean, Mean, Low-Impact Machines
Adding an elliptical to your home gym can provide you with a low-impact means to strengthen your heart, improve your sleep quality, and aid in weight management. (1) But even the best ellipticals require a ... Continue Reading
Where to Position Your Treadmill: Commonly Overlooked Factors for Treadmill Placement
You’ve done your research on the best treadmills and what home treadmill ownership requires, but have you thought about where to position your new cardio machine? If you have the convenience of having a ... Continue Reading
Biking Vs. Walking — Which Is Better For Your Goals? A Personal Trainer Weighs In
Strength training may seem intimidating to beginners. Even without equipment, you need to learn proper form and may benefit from working with a personal trainer or coach. When it comes to cardio exercise, ... Continue Reading
The 12 Best Mobility Exercises, PT-Approved
If strength training is the meat and potatoes of your exercise routine, mobility exercises are your “micronutrients”. The right mobility work can help preserve bodily function, stave off injury, and also ... Continue Reading
15 Best Lower Back Exercises for Strength and Reduced Pain
Lower back pain can range from a minor annoyance to a life-altering condition. In fact, the World Health Organization reports that 619 million people globally deal with lower back pain. If you’re an ... Continue Reading
Treadmill Safety Tips: 9 Ways to Avoid Common Treadmill Injuries
Even the best treadmills can pose safety risks for those using them incorrectly. Not only does this include using these exercise machines in a different manner than intended, but it can also mean running ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Post-Run Stretches for Your Cool-Down (+ A Stretch Routine From a Personal Trainer)
When you’ve been bitten by the running bug, even a busy schedule won’t stop you from getting those miles in. Still, you may be tempted to shave time off the beginning and end by skipping a warm-up or ... Continue Reading
CrossFit Hand Care Guide: Say Goodbye to Rips, Blisters, and Cracked Skin
Qalo rings aren’t the only things that decorate the hands of CrossFit athletes. Calluses, cracks, rips, and blisters do, too. But while the former is stylish, the latter is painful! That’s why we put ... Continue Reading
One-Month Push-Up Workout Plan for More Push-Ups
The push-up is deceptively difficult. A survey of more than 1,400 U.S.-based respondents over the age of 18 conducted by Gymless — an organization devoted to educating the public about the benefits of ... Continue Reading