This Beginner-Friendly Exercise Could Help Stave Off Nasty Knee Pain

This Beginner-Friendly Exercise Could Help Stave Off Nasty Knee Pain

There are so many benefits to banded lateral walks, from strengthening the the entire lower body to improve stability and posture. On the one hand, this movement works the glutes, thighs and hips, which helps keep the body stable and supported. Having strong hips keeps the whole body in line and also helps strengthen the … Read more

27 Dumbbell Exercises That Go Way Beyond Boring Biceps Curls

27 Dumbbell Exercises That Go Way Beyond Boring Biceps Curls

As a quick refresher: “Strength training is the practice of using resistance to train skeletal muscles to make them stronger by improving their endurance, strength, or size (or all three),” Arrington says in his guide. “There are many ways to strength train and various types of strength goals.” Dumbbells, for example, can be a tool … Read more

Please Stop Checking Your Heart Rate so Much

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