How to Ease Back Into Running This Spring Without Getting Injured

Photo: Kzenon (Shutterstock) When the spring sun and warmer temperatures begin to tempt us, the paths and trails beckon us. Then struggling mentally and physically to train through the winter, conditions are now more conducive to longer rides and harder workouts. But if you rush to train as well quickly, you may be derailed due … Read more

When You Should Use Barbells Instead of Dumbbells (and Vice Versa)

Photo: ArtRoms (Shutterstock) Dumbbells and barbells, the two workhorses of free weight training, each have subtly different benefits. Dumbbells are small; you have one in each hand. A bar is the longest implement, typically two-handed. Many exercises can be done with either. So how do you choose? The bars allow you to carry more total … Read more

Boostcamp Puts All of Reddit’s Best Free Workouts in One Slick App

From LR: Bodyweightfitness, nSuns, Fit at Every SizeScreenshot: reinforcement camp There are plenty of great free training programs out there, and they’re not too hard to find, especially once you get the hang of it. start browsing fitness forums like those on Reddit. But even when these programs are free, there are still barriers to … Read more

Please Stop Checking Your Heart Rate so Much

Photo: maridav (Shutterstock) Your heart beats faster when you’re working hardthen It’s a good way to know if you’re exercising enough…right? Well not exactly. Your heart rate is just a good indicator of effort in certain types of exercise. And it can even throw you off course if the numbers are miscalibrated. Don’t rely on … Read more