Photo: one inch punch (Shutterstock) Setting a new personal maximum is a great way to track your progress towards your fitness goals, so what’s the easiest way to do it? A useful step is to improve VO2max, which is a measure of how much oxygen your body can absorb and use during exercise. The more … Read more
Photo: oleksboiko (Shutterstock) Forearm or wrist bruises are a common problem when you first start working out with kettlebells, but it doesn’t have to be. People who are able to do start after start without pauses are No just used to pain; they simply have learned how to do the move without hitting his wrist. … Read more
Photo: Tatiana Vyc (Shutterstock) Resistance bands are versatile, portable, and can provide heavy enough resistance for a variety of exercises, making them a valuable addition to your gym bag. Unfortunately, one of the best band styles is the long, strong type that comes without handles, which can mean they’re awkward to hold. You might be … Read more
Photo: BearPictures (Shutterstock) The word “toning” is something of a joke in many fitness circles, because it’s a word used when people mean other things. Sometimes it’s a code word for being skinny, like when someone might promise you that a workout will tone your muscles instead of making you bulky. Other times it’s a … Read more
Photo: lzf (Shutterstock) As a marathon runner, I know what it’s like to push your body to the limit. I know the desire to go the extra mile when you’re feeling strong, or to do one last long run before a big race. I also know what it’s like to narrowly avoid exhaustion and serious … Read more
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
Photo: tpawat (Shutterstock) Returning to exercise after any physical setback is hard. You trust yourself to listen to your body, but it’s also tempting to go back outside before you’ve fully recovered. However, getting back into your exercise routine too soon can cause more harm than good:Y This is especially true when it comes to … Read more