Ever seen someone at the gym grab a pair of dumbbells off the rack and just… take them for a walk? They’re doing a move called the farmer’s walk exercise — or, more generically, the loaded carry. And there’s more to the move than meets the eye. “The farmer’s walk is about as functional as […]
Losing weight is no walk in the park for anyone. It’s like this rollercoaster of challenges, from battling cravings to dealing with setbacks. Staying on track demands serious determination and resilience. It’s not all sunshine and rainbows, there are tough days. Yet, embracing the struggle and pushing through those hurdles is what makes the journey […]
Social media is rife with crazy, seemingly physics-defying ab circuits that promise a chiseled midsection in 15 minutes. While those circuits likely won’t work against your goals, all you really need for a strong core is a handful of simple, yet effective moves like the dead bug exercise. “The dead bug is one of the […]
But if you want to be ready to tackle all the tasks you perform outside your workouts, it helps to perform exercises that resemble those same movements. That’s why football linemen smash tackling dummies and prizefighters punch heavy bags: You get better at the things you practice. Trainers call this the “SAID” principle, or Specific Adaptation to […]
Anyone who’s into strength training (or looking to get started with it) needs a solid, go-to upper-body dumbbell workout. Sure, you can work lots of those muscles with just your bodyweight, but if your goal is to keep building strength and muscle, you’ll want to begin adding resistance. Dumbbells are a great choice for external […]
Between boozy work parties and your favorite aunt’s homemade eggnog, it’s easy to let December fly by in a cloud of alcoholic cheer. Why not consider committing to Dry January? This increasingly popular trend of abstaining from alcohol for the first month of the year not only offers an opportunity to walk back some of […]
We receive free products and receive commissions through our links. See disclosures page. Your gym bag is probably packed with some of the best supplements for building muscle, including protein powder, creatine, and pre-workout. Crucial for boosting energy and strength during a gym session and reducing muscle soreness afterward, you wouldn’t dare train without them. […]
The best triceps exercises have a few things in common. They strengthen your upper arms, work some other related muscles too—and simply just make your regular old workout a little more interesting. Triceps exercises are also super versatile: You can do them with a bunch of different kinds of equipment, including dumbbells, kettlebells, a barbell, […]
We’re all aware that carbs have the potential to spike your blood sugar levels, but what if I told you that making small changes to the carbs you consume can actually make a significant difference? To make smarter carb choices, it’s important to understand the Glycemic Index (GI). The GI ranks carbohydrates based on how […]
As kids, we were mesmerized by ad campaigns for the latest, greatest — most sugary — breakfast cereals. Today, we know those processed, artificially dyed flakes and rings are to be avoided like homework. Ironically, we’ve been beset by another kind of breakfast hype — this time over the healthiest milks. For decades, the recommendation […]