Adding a few sets on the leg press and hack squat on leg day might just make a difference in those lower-body gains. The glutes and quadriceps are two of the body's largest and most powerful muscles, and ... Continue Reading
How Many Miles Is a Marathon? An Expert Running Coach Helps You Prepare for Every One of Them
You know a marathon is long—come on, even non-runners know that. But how long is long, exactly? When you’re preparing for the biggest run of your life, the proverbial devil is in the details. To help ... Continue Reading
Actor Jesse Plemons Lost Weight by Intermittent Fasting — Here’s What It Is and How You Can Start
Jesse Plemons has a bone to pick with Ozempic. "It's unfortunate that I decided to get healthy when everyone decided to take it," Plemons told the Los Angeles Times in a June 13, 2024 interview. ... Continue Reading
How to Reset a Treadmill: Walking You Through a Treadmill Reset One Step at a Time
Treadmills have come a long way since their origin, boasting electronic components, software, user interfaces, memory, connectivity, and programs to offer the best user experience. All of these features ... Continue Reading
Are Protein Shakes Good for You? An RDN Explains
Drink protein shakes to build muscle. Wait, no. Protein shakes are full of artificial ingredients. But wait—protein helps you lose weight. In a world of conflicting information, it’s no surprise ... Continue Reading
Best Places to Buy Ellipticals: Tips On Buying New and Used Ellipticals
Buying an elliptical for your home can be an exciting and daunting process if you’ve never purchased an exercise machine before. Not only can it be challenging to identify the best elliptical to purchase, ... Continue Reading
How to Fix Common Treadmill Problems: Keep Your Home Gym in Top Shape with This Helpful Guide
Treadmill taking some lumps over the years? Just like a high-mileage car, even the best treadmills aren’t immune to time. All those successful runs and challenging workouts can lead to some breakdowns ... Continue Reading
How To Fix a NordicTrack Treadmill: Your Go-To Resource for Fixing These Quality Treadmills
With robust incline ranges, cushioned belt decks, and iFIT integration, the best NordicTrack treadmills tend to be complex pieces of fitness equipment. Oftentimes, regular maintenance can help prevent ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Quad Stretches (And Why You Need Them)
If you want to build muscle, you need to target specific muscle groups. Chasing those teardrop quads? Yes, you need to do your lunges and get in those lower body exercises galore. But you’ve also got to ... Continue Reading
What Is the FITT Principle? Experts Explain the Basics of Exercise Programming
The FITT principle is a foundational concept in exercise programming. It’s straightforward and accounts for all of the necessary variables in a structured fitness plan: frequency, intensity, type, and ... Continue Reading
The 7 Best Shin Splint Stretches to Relieve Running Pain
Have you ever felt a dull or stabbing pain in the front of your lower leg after running? (Or worse, in the middle of that 5K training?) Perhaps you’ve been running a particularly long run or maybe your run ... Continue Reading
How to Replace a Treadmill Belt: A Step-by-Step Guide to Keep You Stepping
If you own a treadmill, you knew this day would come — it’s time to figure out how to replace a treadmill belt. After countless miles logged on your two-ply belt, it's perhaps becoming frayed, worn out, or ... Continue Reading
How To Choose Running Shoes: Details You Need To Know
If you’ve ever been to a running store, you probably found yourself paralyzed by all the options (we certainly were). Wall-to-wall displays of different types of running shoes; low-arch, high-arch, ... Continue Reading
How Many Miles Is a 5K? A Running Coach Teaches You How to Stay Efficient During All of Them
Of all the running races you’re likely to be reading about online, the 5K is one of the least demanding—and least intimidating. Sure, it’s tough, but it’s for good reason that there are plenty of ... Continue Reading
Tips for Getting Your Home Treadmill Repaired: Don’t Let Your Broken Treadmill Slow You Down
Weird burning smells, error codes, strange noises, and workout interruptions aren’t something you want to deal with in the middle of your cardio. But let’s be real, fitness equipment is not immune to ... Continue Reading
Are Hemp Seeds Worth the Hype? Here Are 3 Science-Backed Benefits of Hemp Seeds
Nutrient-dense seeds, like flax seeds and chia seeds, aren’t just the latest hype in the “superfood” aisle. While they’re certainly not a cure-all, they are a great addition to a healthy diet—particularly ... Continue Reading
An Elite Ultra-Marathoner & Powerlifter Explains How To Stay Fit While Traveling
Do you struggle to stay on top of your workout routine or diet while you travel? Don’t fret — you’re in good company. Even elite athletes need to make accommodations when they're on the move, including ... Continue Reading
How to Move an Elliptical: 7 Easy Steps To Moving Your Machine
Moving an elliptical can be tricky because, as BarBend expert reviewer Amanda Capritto, CPT, CES, CNC, CF-L1, CSNC notes, many of the best ellipticals are heavy and hard to move by yourself: “Ellipticals ... Continue Reading
Tips for Treadmill Maintenance: Keep Your Running Machine in Good Shape
Treadmill maintenance has roots dating back to the 1800s. Legend says that William Cubitt invented one of the earliest machines, setting the template for the best treadmills of today. Back then, however, ... Continue Reading
Treadmill Size Guide: Finding the Best Machine for Your Stride, Height, and Space
You’ve heard the rumors (shhh, don’t tell anybody that I told you, but they’re true) about the benefits of cardio — lifted moods, managed weight, and strengthened hearts, to name a few — and you’re looking ... Continue Reading
How to Clean a Peloton Bike, Tread, or Rower: Keeping Your Peloton So Fresh, So Clean
Even if you had never heard of Peloton pre-pandemic, there’s little chance that you don’t currently know of — or own — a piece of exercise equipment from the oh-so-vogue fitness brand. Peloton’s high-tech ... Continue Reading
In a Rush to Get Ripped? Here’s How to Build Muscle Fast
The good news about hypertrophy is that it’s kind of simple for a lot of athletes: train hard, eat in a slight caloric surplus, and get enough sleep. Here’s the bad news about building muscle: it doesn’t ... Continue Reading
Should You Run Slower to Get Faster? Yes. Your Guide to 80/20 Running
It’s not that you mindlessly follow whatever fitness trend pops up on your feed. But when an intriguing idea comes along, you’ve got to take a look, right? So what’s the deal with 80/20 running? Can ... Continue Reading
The Top Benefits of Running, Plus Tips on How To Start
Key Takeaways: We know, we know, you might not like running. We didn’t either, but that was before we delved deeper into the many benefits of running and how running burns fat, builds muscle, and ... Continue Reading