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You rely exclusively on cardio ZephyrMedia/Shutterstock While cardio is a great habit to get into, strength training is what will tone your muscles and help you burn calories even when you’re not working out. It’s especially important for adults: One Abbott-AARP survey found that many Americans ages 50 and up lack adequate strength. “While many […]
A “big bang for your buck” exercise. That’s how celebrity trainer Don Saladino describes the kettlebell windmill. The owner of NYC-based Drive495 gym—whose clients have included Blake Lively, Emily Blunt, Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Sebastian Stan, among others—posted an Instagram video on Monday of him demoing the move that offers no less than seven—yes, […]
What if you could get strength, balance, cardio, and stability work from just one single exercise? Well, it’s possible, and Hailey Bieber (née Baldwin) is here to prove it. In an Instagram video recently posted by Kirk Meyers, CEO, founder, and owner of celeb-favorite gym Dogpound in NYC, Bieber and fellow model Camila Morrone demo […]
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By Tina Haupert Over the weekend, my husband and I participated in a 5K road race with our pug, Murphy. Yep, you read that right—our little pug finished 3.1 miles! He’s one buff dog! I enjoyed the event so much, I couldn’t help but think about other ways to incorporate fun, easy fitness into my […]
For the longest time, I had no idea what a BOSU ball was. I called it “that weird half stability ball thing” and assumed it wasn’t something people actually used at the gym. And then I became a fitness editor and payed a lot more attention to what many different people actually use during workouts, […]
By Tina Haupert A few years ago I had the opportunity to talk to Bob Greene, Oprah Winfrey’s friend and fitness guru. He was hosting a conference call with a group of health and fitness bloggers, and I was asked if I wanted to participate. Of course, I jumped at the chance! When it was time […]
You don't get to be Chelsea Handler's trainer by being boring. Ben Bruno, who trains Handler and other celebrities like Kate Upton, has a unique philosophy on fitness. He's not a fan of burpees and he's been known to whip up a challenging combo move when a client needs a little more challenge. And when […]
Twenty minutes may not sound like a lot of time in the grand scheme of things, but when it comes to working out, sometimes it's all you really need. If you choose the right routine, that is. And who better to ask for the most efficient 20-minute total-body workout than a very busy trainer like […]
What Is A Squat? A squat is a movement where you start in a standing position and bend your knees to bring your bum as close as possible to your heels and then stand back up again. One squat done. Simple. But there are dozens of ways to do a squat (and quite a few […]
Isolating muscles is so last year. Unless you’re rehabbing from an injury or working to strengthen a weaker part of your body, the rule of thumb should be to work as many muscles as possible with each exercise (while of course maintaining good form). The more muscles you can incorporate into each set, the more […]
By Matt McMillen WEDNESDAY, June 8, 2011 (Health.com) — Small strokes that cause no outward symptoms yet have potentially serious long-term consequences may be kept at bay by vigorous exercise such as jogging and cycling, a new study in the journal Neurology suggests. Walking and other light exercise, by contrast, appears to offer no protection […]
I chalked the initial incident up to unfortunate weather conditions. It was 85 degrees, 80 percent humidity, with a UV index of six—not ideal for running at all, let alone an attempt at being competitive in a 5K race. In the last quarter mile, I suddenly became horribly nauseous, my stomach revolting, liquid surging and […]
Can exercise prevent memory loss and improve cognitive function? Answer From Jonathan Graff-Radford, M.D. Possibly. Exercise has many known benefits, including reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes, strengthening the bones and muscles, and reducing stress. It also appears that regular physical activity benefits the brain. Studies show that people who are physically active […]
I love all things loungewear and leggings, but I'm not the biggest fan of getting all gussied up. Because I prefer the couch to the club any day, the amount of dresses in my wardrobe has winnowed down over the years to a measly handful. (As a freelance writer, loungewear is my work attire.) When […]