Working out
What’s Better: Heavy Weights or High Reps?
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How to Actually Build Muscle When You Work Out
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Ranking the Wildest Moments From That Viral Morning Routine
The thing about waking up is you have to do it every day. The ceaseless march of time spares nobody. How do you sustain a zest for life, vitality,...
How to Prepare for a Better Workout
Pre-workout nutrition, workout prep—whatever you call it—has changed, and what you consume in the hours before exercise matters. Here’s an expert guide to the best pre-workout food and drink.Carbs...
The Best Workout Shoes for the Gym, the Trail, and Beyond
The best workout shoes can make or break your fitness experience. You can’t saunter into the gym in a pair of loafers and expect to set a new squat...
‘Functional Fitness’ Is Trending. Here’s How—and Why—You Should Start
Big goals make for great workout motivation, whether you’re packing on muscle for summer or training for your first half-marathon. But in the grand scheme of things, those milestone...
Should You Use Free Weights or Machines at the Gym?
The fitness world is divided: On one side, you’ve got the purists who swear by barbells, dumbbells, and kettlebells. This crew is all about functional strength—workouts that mimic real-life...
Is Cardio Fitness or Muscular Strength More Important for Longevity?
People want to believe what they’re doing is good for them. This is true of endurance runners, who’ve spent too much time, money, and nipple skin on their calling...
Why Protecting Your Joints Should Be Your Number-One Workout Priority
I have been an exercise freak all my life. Aged 60, I sprint up hills, jump on boxes, run 10k races, and lift heavy weights without any joint issues....
The 10 Hip Flexor Exercises Every Runner Should Be Doing
1. Get down on your hands and knees in front of a couch, facing away from it.2. Place one shin on the back of the couch, keeping your knee...
