6 Reasons to Work Your Core That Have Nothing to Do With ‘Getting Abs’
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Latest Research On GLP-1 And Its Future In Healthcare
Until recently, glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists were known primarily as a treatment for type 2 diabetes. But today, these drugs have transformed into a major player in weight loss therapy. Moreover, they are
Does Walking ‘Count’ as Cardio, or Do You Need to Pick Up the Speed?
When you want to add a little movement to your day, there’s nothing simpler than heading outside for a walk. You don’t need a gym or specific equipment—or even any special skills. All you’ve gotta be able to do is put
Do You Know the 4 Types of Body Fat?
Most of us think of fat (a.k.a. adipose tissue) as our body’s kitchen cabinet — a storage system for excess calories that we can dip into if we find ourselves in a pinch, or on a long hike without trail mix. While that is
Everyone Is Talking About Hyrox, but Is It Actually Any Different Than CrossFit?
Hyrox isn’t new new—the German-born workout started in 2017—but it’s recently been picking up steam in the US. So much so that “what is Hyrox?” videos are popping all around GymTok. Give any one of these a watch a
7 Ways to Keep Losing Weight Without Starving Yourself
You’ve likely read thousands of weight loss tips, and most of them seem focused on the eternal problem: How to lose weight without being hungry. Fad diets and questionable fitness gadgets may seem like a quick fix, but ther
Propulse ta performance athlétique avec Get Stronger de Kelsey Heenan
Kelsey Heenan est de retour avec un tout nouveau mini-programme pour t’aider à repousser tes limites, à briser les plateaux et à obtenir des résultats comme jamais auparavant. Get Stronger est un programme d’entraîne
Those Squat Pulses Burn Like Fire…But Do They Actually Do Anything!?
Whether you’re in pre-brunch Pilates or your lunchtime HIIT class, you’ve probably been tasked with a certain directive that makes the four-letter words fly (in your head only, of course): Squat! Then…squat pulse! While
A 10-Minute Biceps Workout to Show Your Arms Some Love
From opening doors to carrying groceries, we rely on our arm muscles for tons of daily tasks. So slotting in a quick biceps workout to smoke these important players is always a smart choice—especially since this muscle grou
Is the New Oura Ring Worth the Splurge? I Wore It for 10 Weeks to Find Out
Over the years, I’ve tested out more wearables than I can count. I’m a runner and avid weight lifter—and huge health data nerd—so any metrics I can get on those fronts is a huge plus to me. In the past, my device of c