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Breaking Down the Most Common CrossFit Open Movement Combinations
Constantly varied programming is at the core of CrossFit, and with a multitude of movements to choose from, we should expect to see plenty of variations in movement combinations during the 2024 CrossFit Open. To put some numbers to it, we took the total number of unique movements from the history of the CrossFit Open, which is 41…
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What Is Nordic Walking? Here’s Why You Might Want to Try It
Regular walking has been used for ages as a tool for overall health, cardiovascular fitness, or simple enjoyment of the outdoors. Building off of the popularity and relative accessibility of walking, the Nordic style gives you the option to turn the intensity up a notch. Nordic walking poles are a sight to see, but they serve a major…
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Bowflex Treadmill 22 Review (2024): A Big Machine to Support Big Goals
Much like Columbus, who discovered America while searching for India and said, “Close enough,” your hunt for the best treadmill may leave you feeling lost, confused, and ready to settle. But despair not, those with a few extra bucks to spend may find their destination in the Bowflex Treadmill 22, a high-end splurge that can support those with…
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The 4 Best ProForm Treadmills of 2024 — Expert Tested and Approved
ProForm makes some of the best treadmills on the market with impressive training capabilities and mid-range prices between $1,000 and $2,000. With features like lengthy running belts, powerful CHP motors, and iFIT compatibility, users can find a treadmill for their home gym that provides them with the training versatility that suits their goals. Wading through your options when…
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The 9 Best Portable Exercise Bikes of 2024, According to Our Experts
Sometimes, a little distance can be healthy. While folding up and rolling away your dog or partner may not be morally acceptable, the best exercise bikes don’t have feelings. After working up a sweat in a virtual studio class or just pedaling while you catch up on Love is Blind, the best portable exercise bikes easily drift away…
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Hafthor Björnsson’s Final Heavy Deadlift Session Before Returning to Elite Strongman Competition
2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor “The Mountain” Björnsson returns after a four-year break from elite strongman competition. He will compete at the 2024 Arnold Strongman Classic (ASC) in Columbus, Ohio, on March 1-2, 2024. Björnsson’s hiatus was caused by the need to recover from serious injury. In April 2023, Björnsson tore his left pectoral muscle while bench pressing in a powerlifting meet. The road to recovery…
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The Morning Dose #32: Nootropic Peptides, Protein Dosing, and the Twin Study
Welcome to The Morning Dose, your one-stop shop for all things peptides, TRT, fitness, anti-aging, and everything in between. We’ve got a great newsletter for you today, so grab some coffee, and get ready to see what’s been going on in the world of scientific research recently. Sponsored by After a great response to our…
The Best Exercise Bikes Under $500 of 2024 — Expert Tested and Reviewed
When you think of an at-home exercise bike, your mind likely jumps to a high-end brand with fancy equipment and luxe streaming services that sells a bike for upwards of $1,500. But what if we told you that you could get a home exercise bike with many of the same mechanical features, but at a third of the…
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Jay Cutler to Receive 2024 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award
Jay Cutler will receive the 2024 Arnold Classic Lifetime Achievement Award. The Arnold Sports Festival (ASF) announced that the bodybuilding great will receive the honor on Saturday, March 2, 2024, as a part of the Saturday night finals of the 2024 Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH. The announcement was made on the organization’s social media outlets: “We’re proud to announce this…
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The Best Interval Running Workouts and Tips from Top Running Coaches
Cranking out reps in the weight room is fun — and it’ll undoubtedly improve your fitness — but if you want to turn up the turbo engines, you’ll need to work in some cardio. Whether you’re on the treadmill or out on the track, running can boost your work capacity in the weight room. And interval running workouts…
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