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Does air pollution make outdoor exercise risky? What if you have asthma or another health problem? Answer From Edward R. Laskowski, M.D. While aerobic activity is one of the keys to a healthy lifestyle, air pollution and exercise can be an unhealthy combination. This is especially true if you have asthma, diabetes, or heart or […]
Celebrity trainer Don Saladino doesn’t like crunches. Instead, he prefers to “stir the pot," which refers to a total-body plank variation that is much tougher than its cooking-inspired name might suggest. Last Thursday, the owner of NYC-based Drive495 gym, whose clients have included Blake Lively, Emily Blunt, Ryan Reynolds, Jake Gyllenhaal, and Sebastian Stan, among […]
Pain medications nd3000/Shutterstock What are they? There are two types of pain medications, also referred to as analgesics: acetaminophen (think Tylenol, etc.), which is alternative to aspirin for pain relief; and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, etc.). Ibuprofen treats pain as well as reduces swelling and inflammation. “Pain is a signal of something—usually tissue injury—so overuse of analgesics […]
Cardio dance classes can add some much-needed fun into a workout routine that's starting to feel just blah. But is it just us, or does it always seem like studios are full of legit professional dancers? If you’re typically more of a weights gal or an outdoor runner, shakin’ it in front of a bunch of strangers–no […]
Bursts of high intensity interval training (Hiit) may be more effective for weight loss than longer less intense workouts, a study suggests. The research, published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, analysed results from 36 earlier studies. Although all the participants lost weight, those doing Hiit saw a 28.5% greater weight loss. The researchers […]
Whether you’re a beginner exerciser or a longtime gymgoer, the push-up can be a seriously challenging move. It requires technique, upper-body strength, and total-body coordination. There’s also the intimidation factor—the name alone can conjure bad boot camp class experiences or memories from grade-school fitness tests. If, like many folks, you struggle to perform push-ups correctly […]
Suspension press-up Why Doing your press-ups holding suspension training handles allows your muscles to move through a greater range of motion to hit your chest, triceps and shoulders harder. It also forces your abs and lower back to work more to stabilise your torso. How Hold a handle in each hand with your body in […]
Celebrity trainer Ron “Boss” Everline has a core exercise challenge for you, and spoiler: it’s much harder than it looks. The founder of the Just Train fitness brand, whose famous clients have included Christina Milian, Kevin Hart, and Ne-Yo, among others, posted an Instagram video on Tuesday of him demoing what he dubs the “hardest […]
You can lose three times as much weight when you take the time to get your brain involved, according to new research. casanisa/ShutterstockThe real issue with losing weight is all that sweat: Extra gym trips, weight-lifting, and jogs around the block. But maybe you don’t need to expend more effort to get better results, suggests new […]
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 […]