Fitness Archives

Meet Ross Edgley, the Extreme Athlete Behind Chris Hemsworth’s Insane ‘Limitless’ Challenges

First an icy swim, then an epic rope climb

Ryan Reynolds’ Trainer Says Back Squats Are “Unnecessary.” Here’s What to Do Instead

Split, goblet, Zercher, and Frankenstein squats are safer.

I Thought Creatine Was a Waste of Money—Then I Tried It

Before and after creatine supplementation: what to expect, how much to take, and how long it takes to work.

Muscle Strain or Soreness? When It’s Normal and When to Seek Help

Know the difference between muscle soreness and pain before it’s too late.

Why These Cross-Training Shoes Are About to Be the Most-Worn Shoes in Your Closet

Reebok’s Nano X2 shoes are great for running, strength training, agility workouts, and kicking around town.

No, Masturbating Isn’t the Enemy of Your Gains

The hard science behind the myth

Lower Back Pain From Sitting? Here’s How to Fix It

For starters, tweak your posture.

5 Foldable Workout Benches That Don’t Take Up a Ton of Space

Every home gym needs one.

This 10-Second Balance Test Is Linked to a Longer Life. Can You Pass?

How to improve your balance, stat.

The Best Time of Day to Exercise, According to Your Body

When you work out makes a difference. Here’s what your metabolism has to say about it.

What’s Most Beneficial: a Sauna Before or After Your Workout?

Exactly how to tweak your sweat sesh for maximum results.

The Surprising Reason TikTokers Are Walking Backwards on the Treadmill

This trend is backed by physical therapists and boasts major benefits for your body. Here’s how to do it.

If Your Back Hurts After Romanian Deadlifts, Here’s What You’re Doing Wrong

Fix your form, reduce pain.

Are These CrossFit-Famous Training Shoes Worth the Money?

If you love lifting in converse, NoBull trainers are the upgrade you didn’t know you needed.

New to Lifting? Here’s Why You Can Expect Massive Gains, Fast

The rapid progress newbies experience in the gym is more than beginner’s luck.

Have a Wall? Great. These Pull-Up Bars Will Get You Ripped

Blast your back and biceps at home with one of these sturdy wall-mounted pull-up bars.

Zone 2 Training: Why Less HIIT May Mean More Gains

Zone 2 training boasts major performance benefits that deserve a spot in your workout routine.

Small Calves Syndrome Is Real. Do This for Bigger, Stronger Calves

Bad genes have nothing on this routine.

Into Cycling? You’re Working These Exact Muscles

Each part of the pedal rotation activates a different muscle, making it an efficient way to work out—without the impact.

Hip Thrust, Glute Bridge, Kas Glute Bridge: What’s the Difference?

Exactly how and when to use each to build your glutes.

This Simple Sitting Move Boosts Metabolism for Hours

The soleus pushup might also slash your diabetes risk.

Asking For a Friend: Exactly How Much Should You Be Able to Bench?

Whether you’re looking to build gym cred or functional strength this is how much you should be able to bench and precisely how to do it.

The Exact Muscles You Activate When Running—and How to Injury-Proof Them

Bye, tight hammies.

Bulking vs. Cutting: Everything You Need to Know About This Muscle-Building Strategy

Got body composition goals? This bodybuilder method might be the solution.

11 Celebrities Who Unlocked Beast Mode After Turning 40

From superheroes to athletes, these A-listers take age out of the equation.

Exactly What Muscles Does the Elliptical Target?

It’s not just for grandma.

Shredded Over 50: Hollywood’s Most Muscular Silver Foxes

Lenny Kravitz is almost 60?!

Back Pain When Squatting? Fix Your Butt Wink

Your glutes did what, now?

Why Is Reddit Obsessed With the Push Pull Legs (PPL) Split?

Two reasons: chiseled muscles and functional strength.

Meet Magnus Lygdback, the Trainer Behind Hollywood’s Shredded Superheroes

We talk to the celebrity trainer about his outlook on training Alexander Skarsgård, Ben Affleck, Gal Gadot, and others. Plus, why he’ll always say yes to a burger.

How Many Calories Do You Really Burn Skiing?

The answer might surprise you.

Meet Luke Zocchi, Chris Hemsworth’s Trainer for “Thor: Love and Thunder”

Hemsworth may wield the hammer, but Zocchi cracks the whip.

It’s Black Friday Weekend. Here’s Everything We’re Buying.

If you’re not shopping this weekend, who are you?

Weak Grip Strength? You Might Be Aging Faster

Muscle weakness is the new smoking.

The Scariest Thing About Halloween Was The Rock’s Thighs

Some people’s thighs are strong enough to crush a watermelon. The Rock’s thighs could crush an entire watermelon stand.

Are You Tough Enough for Our Veterans Workout Challenge?

We tapped a former Marine to assemble a 45 minute program to push your body and mind to the limit.

If I Could Only Keep One Pair of Running Shoes, I’d Choose These

These lightweight sneaks are good for big miles and disappear on your feet.

What Muscles Do Rowers Work?

Rowing machines work different muscles at each part of the stroke, making them one of the most efficient machines at the gym.

Train Like a Soldier: The Exact Workouts Military Personnel Use to Get (and Stay) Fit

14 workouts to build strength in as little as 20 minutes.

29 Veteran Instagram Accounts That Endlessly Inspire Us

They’ve still got your six.

This One Workout is What Trainers Swear Boosts Metabolisms

Work smarter, not harder.

The Best Lifting Shorts You Can Buy, Tested

How to squat deeper and deadlift heavier without tearing through the back of your shorts.

The 30 Best Bodyweight Exercises to Build Serious Muscle

No gym? No problem. Here’s how to get a great workout at home.

5 Non-Slip Yoga Mats That Stand Up to the Sweatiest Power Flows

AKA how to prevent nosediving into the floor.

The One Training Metric You Aren’t Tracking (But Should)

Heart rate variability is considered one of the best objective metrics for physical fitness and determining your body’s ability to perform. Here’s how to improve it.

I Never Thought I’d Deadlift in a “Plant-Based Shoe”

Vivobarefoot is the best lifting shoe I’ve used. Period.

These Might Be the Best Affordable Gym Shoes You Can Buy

Puma might not be as cool as Nike or Adidas, but its training shoes are just as good and almost half the price.

Why I Can’t Go On a Run Without These Running Shoes

An expensive habit worth every cent.

These Two Hammer Curl Mistakes Are Robbing You of Gains

How to fix them for a better pump.

This Muscle Release Tool Was Designed By a College Football Linebacker

How could something so odd be Pso-Rite?

Josh Brolin Shows Off His Workout Routine to Prepare for ‘Dune 2’

If you thought working out was hard, try doing it in the sauna.

Step-Ups Are the Unsung Heroes of Longterm Knee Health

How to do them, common mistakes, and three variations courtesy of Nike Master Trainer, Joe Holder.

If You Want to Live Longer, Double the Amount of Exercise You Do

It’s a lot of extra hours, but you know, worth it.

Does Working Out at Night Mess With Your Sleep?

Yes and no.

David Harbour Explains How He Lost 75 Pounds

The ‘Stranger Things’ star used intermittent fasting, pilates, and kettlebell training to achieve his most drastic physical transformation yet.

Want Sebastian Stan’s Superhero Physique? Here’s His Exact Workout Program.

How the star got shredded for his role as the “Winter Soldier”.

This Full Body HIIT Circuit Will Push You to Your Limit

Gunnar Petersen’s go-to HIIT workout will slice workout time and hammer your entire body.

Try This Cable Fly Superset For a Massive Chest Pump

Don Saladino shares 3 fly variations to crush your chest.

Chris Meloni Works Out in the Nude in Peloton Ad

So this is how Detective Stabler got shredded.

If You’re a Human, You Need a Functional Fitness Routine

How to train your muscles in a way that’s actually useful.

Feeling Lazy? Try This 5-Move Floor Workout.

Five effective moves you can do all while laying down.

Sorry, but No Amount of Exercise Will Save You From That Big Mac

Healthy living is a marathon, not a sprint.

Your Workout Days Don’t Matter. Here’s the One Thing That Does.

The truth about packing your workouts in on the weekends.

This Type of Workout Can Increase Your Risk of Catching Infectious Disease

Pushing hard? Your intensity might directly affect your risk.

You’re Doing Lateral Raises Wrong. Here’s What You’re Missing

Try this fix for bigger shoulders.

This Full Body Kettlebell Complex Will Push Your Limits

Can you survive all four rounds?

This Workout Beats a HIIT Session for Heart Health

Low-impact Nordic walking is better for your heart than interval training, according to a new study.

The World’s Strongest Man Takes on Yoga. Should You?

Eddie Hall sucks at yoga, doesn’t mean you have to.

The 11 Best Weighted Vests to Level Up Your Workout

What’s with weighted vests, and should you use one?

You’ll Love the Way Your Arms Look After this Ladder Workout

Increase time under tension for better pumps.

Dwayne Johnson’s Black Adam Training Program Is Coming. Here’s Everything We Know.

Here’s how Johnson got in the best shape of his life for his next role. With his new training program, you can be, too.

If You’re Not Doing This Exercise, Your Sex Life Is Suffering

Better sexual performance, coming right up.

The New World Record for the Most Pushups in One Hour Will Astound You

Think you can beat him?

Amazon Prime Day Came Early—And the Fitness Deals Aren’t to Be Missed

Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email If you ask us, Amazon Prime Day beats out every other sale of the year. For starters, it’s not just one day, but multiple. This year, the early deals are running from now until the official sale (July 12 to 13)—and we’re already […]

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