You can toss a barbell around like nobody’s business, sure. But how long can you last in a Pilates class? Pilates is a completely different challenge for most weight room warriors out there. When ... Continue Reading
How Long Is a Marathon? Plus, How to Train for Your First Marathon
The marathon is a legendary test of human endurance and resilience, and it may seem like everyone on your social feed is itching to complete one lately. If you’re ready to hop on the bandwagon and see what ... Continue Reading
What To Expect From Your First Bodybuilding Contest Prep, + Tips From 2 PhDs Who Compete
If you aspire to a career in bodybuilding, know that you can’t just waltz out on stage. Regardless of division, physique athletes dedicate months of their time to contest prep — the 10-to-20-ish-week ... Continue Reading
Opinion: Half Squats Are Better Than Full Squats (If You’re an Athlete)
When Thanos told Iron Man they were both “cursed with knowledge” in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, you probably didn’t think their exchange also applied to you. Most people’s fitness journeys — including ... Continue Reading
What’s the Average Walking Speed? Plus Tips From a Walking Specialist to Walk Faster
You used to think you were only competitive in the weight room. But when you started tracking your steps per day and your daily mileage, it occurred to you that your average walking pace could be something ... Continue Reading
The Best Low-Impact Cardio Workout, Plus Bonus Exercises From a Certified Coach
I’m always looking for ways to break a sweat while having fun. Whether you’re a barbell devotee or a hardcore runner, there’s joy to be found — and joints to be soothed — in low-impact cardio ... Continue Reading
7 Recumbent Bike Benefits to Get You Back in the Cardio Game, Plus a Sample Workout
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
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
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
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
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
How to Calculate Your Maximum Heart Rate (+ Insights From a Physiotherapist)
As a strength athlete, you likely have a working estimate of your one-rep max in different lifts at any given time. It informs your training day to day and week to week. But when it comes to hopping on the ... Continue Reading
Want to Learn How to Run a Mile Without Stopping? 8 Tips From an Elite Coach
Contrary to what your high school gym teacher might have thought, it’s certainly not easy to simply lace up your running shoes, toe the starting line, and run an entire mile. That’s over 1,600 meters or ... Continue Reading
Why Do My Knees Hurt When I Run? A Physical Therapist Explains
If you’re a treadmill or track aficionado, you may stumble into some aches and pains at a certain point. While running injuries aren't a guarantee, overuse or underuse of certain muscles might eventually ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Running Workouts to Level Up Your Conditioning
Running and strength training are different beasts, to be sure. For one thing, running is about variety. Yes, there’s some variety in lifting weights, too. But for the most part, your resistance training ... Continue Reading
The Best HIIT Cardio Workout for Beginners (+ Customizations for Every Fitness Level)
Does the term “HIIT” call to mind boot-camp-esque group fitness classes with zealous instructors? HIIT (high-intensity interval training) is a type of cardio workout where you work hard and rest for short ... Continue Reading
How Long Does it Take to Walk a 5K? (+ Tips to Walk Faster From a Walking Coach)
With all of the muscle-pumping energy you pour into your strength training, you can’t be blamed for casting high-intensity cardio to the side. But then again, you don’t want to shirk your heart health ... Continue Reading
The Best Stationary Bike Workout for Your Experience Level, According to a Personal Trainer
You wake up on cardio day — it’s raining outside, your favorite indoor cycling class is full, and you want to hop on an exercise bike and do your own thing. Whether you’re a cyclist training for an event ... Continue Reading
Learn How to Run Faster (At Any Skill Level) From a Triathlete Coach
As a strength athlete, you know what to do to get stronger — you eat, sleep, breathe, and train progressive overload. It’s a grind sometimes, but you ultimately know how to get more weight on that bar. But ... Continue Reading
The Best Running Warm-Up for Your Next Cardio Session
Chances are, when you think “cardio,” you think “run.” When my clients want to start incorporating some form of cardio, their natural inclination is usually to hop onto a treadmill. Although the barrier to ... Continue Reading
How Long Does It Take to Run a Mile? (Plus Tips From an Expert Coach)
If you’ve fully devoted yourself to running the fastest mile possible, you’ve invested lots of time and energy in the task. You’ve learned to cross-train and build lower body muscle mass through strength ... Continue Reading