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
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
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
The Best Jump Rope Workout for Beginners, Catered to Your Goals
Rocky. Ali. Creed. These boxing classics have a lot of throughlines. Grit, loyalty, devotion, family, intense training montages…and jump ropes. Lots of jump ropes. But your name doesn’t have to be ... Continue Reading
Supercharge Your Cardio With This Hill Running Workout From a Running Coach
If you’re only doing track or treadmill runs, you’re leaving gains on the table. Sure, you might throw some speed work in there. But when all your runs are on flat ground, there’s still more proverbial ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Calf Stretches for Runners, Provided by a Personal Trainer
As a runner, you take excellent care of your feet. You’ve got the newest foot massager, the fanciest socks, and the best running shoes money can buy. But how much attention are you paying to the real ... Continue Reading
Running Fuel: How, What, and When to Eat For Optimal Performance, According to RDs
Some runners swear by fasted cardio. Others refuse to run without having a meal prior. Still others rely on energy gels to maintain performance. The truth, though, is that everyone is right and no one is ... Continue Reading
Should You Do Cardio or Weights First? Here’s What a CPT Says
No, running — even slow long-distance running — is not going to automatically eat away at your strength and ability to build muscle. The fears just aren’t backed up by science. Because yes, indeed, you can ... Continue Reading
Muscles Worked by the Rowing Machine, Plus How to Row Properly
So you’re trying to figure out which cardio machine fits best into your training plan. If you’re itching for a truly full-body cardio workout that will put pretty much all your muscles to use, might I ... Continue Reading
What Does It Take To Get Into Trail Running? An Ultrarunner Shares His Secrets
Feeling invulnerable after completing your first half marathon, you’ve hopped online and begun searching for a new challenge that’s worthy of your improved aerobic conditioning. Or maybe you’ve been ... Continue Reading
What Is the Average Running Speed? Plus Tips for Running Faster
You’ve been hard at work with your first 5K training plan, and it's clearly paying off. It used to take every ounce of your effort simply to make it through the 3.1-mile run without stopping, but now ... Continue Reading
Pilates for Beginners — Tips From a Personal Trainer, Plus a Workout to Get You Started
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
Opinion: 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