Photo: Ljupco Smokovski (Shutterstock) The more you walk, the lower your risk of all-cause and cancer mortality, according to a new study, and the benefits level off once you hit 10,000 steps per day. Clearly, that’s the number of steps to aim for, isn’t it? Studies comparing health outcomes to step counting sound pretty convincing, … Read more
Photo: ViDI Studio (Shutterstock) Running slowly and easily is the foundation of any running program, whether you’re trying to beat a race time or just trying to get your heart a little healthier. we have here are the benefitsWith tips to maintain the chosen rhythm. But what if you just can not run so slow? … Read more
Photo: Kucher Serhii (Shutterstock) Physical activity is important for health, and you’re probably sick of hearing that we should all be doing it at least 150 minutes per week of “moderate” exercise like walking, or 75 minutes of “vigorous” exercise like running. But there are more ways to stay active than these, and you may … 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: Atstock Productions (Shutterstock) I have learned a lot in my many years in the gym, and a beginner would be shocked and horrified by the things he does during workouts. With the benefit of experience, I now exercise. I used to think that one should “never” doAnd besides, I’ve broken almost every other rule. … Read more
Zercher Cable Squat Some cable machines come with a long, straight bar with holes at both ends. You can connect this to both cables on a matched cable machine. The first time I saw one, I tried to squat with it, but the cables pulled the bar in a way that made it hard to … Read more
Photo: GaudíLab (Shutterstock) What is a good HRV reading? What is a good resting heart rate? What is a good VO2max? What is a good race pace? I won’t call these numbers “meaningless”, because they do have some use. But they are not scores by which you should judge yourself as a person in the … Read more