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How Long Should You Stay in a Sauna?
Saunas are no modern concept. Their origins can be traced back at least 4,000 years. However, thousands of years later, the science behind them remains a mystery to many people. Why do so many athletes huddle in a sweaty corner after their workout? Have they not sweated hard enough already? And yet, your gym locker room is packed…
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Jogging Vs. Running — What’s the Difference and Why Does it Matter?
As a fitness concept, jogging was popularized in Western cultures by New Zealand running coach Arthur Lydiard in the 1960s. Then, it was rare to see people running as a form of aerobic exercise. Sixty years later, you’d be hard-pressed to spend an entire day in a major urban center without spotting at least a handful of joggers…
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The Elliptical Benefits You Need to Know About ASAP
When it comes to improving your cardiovascular health, you need to pick the right tool for the job. And that’s the rub — there are a lot of tools to pick from. If you frequent your local gym, you’ve probably been paralyzed by choice at least once in the cardio section. There are dozens of treadmills, more than…
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The 8 Best Wrist Mobility Exercises to Help You Lift Heavier Barbells
Every joint plays an important role in your ability to make gains. Healthy joints help keep you in the safest positions possible with free weights while providing the most muscle-building potential. As you stretch and contract through a full range of motion, your muscles do the most work possible — which is exactly what healthily mobile joints enable….
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How to Lose Weight Fast, According to Science
What do a bride-to-be, a couple booking a long-overdue cruise, and a career powerlifter with an upcoming competition have in common? Oftentimes, they all want (or need) to lose weight — fast. If you’re even vaguely familiar with health and fitness, you’ve probably heard the standard weight loss dogma more than enough times: Eat your vegetables, be more…
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Does Rowing Build Muscle? How to Get Ripped on a Rowing Machine
Chances are, if you’re settling down onto a rowing machine, you’re seeking all the cardio gains it has to offer. You’ll improve your endurance, build your work capacity, and pursue stronger heart health — all the while engaging in a low-to-no-impact bodyweight cardio exercises for which you can customize your intensity on a dime. But what if you…
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The 10 Best Lat Exercises for Growth and Strength (Expert Approved)
Have you ever wanted to be so broad that you need to turn sideways to enter or exit an elevator? Do you want to finally achieve that iconic X-frame look that all bodybuilders aspire to? Maybe your desires are a bit more pedestrian; you want to strengthen your back to get through those around-the-house chores that take a…
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6 Infrared Sauna Benefits to Give Your Recovery a Boost
You just finished a tough workout, did a few cool-down stretches, and are on the way to showering. As you enter the locker room, you notice your gym has an infrared sauna. Before you grab your post-workout drink, you may want to pop in for a few minutes to relax and breathe. Sauna bathing may help ease the…
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Nike Unveils ‘Nike Strength’ Brand, Will Produce Strength Training Equipment
“Just do it” might be the last thing to cross your mind before you attempt your next one-rep max in the gym. On Oct. 17, 2023, Nike struck social media with the announcement of a new brand under its masthead “Nike Strength.” Described as “premium training equipment for all athletes,” Nike Strength appears to be an established effort…
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This Beginner Core Workout Will Bring Your Abs to the Next Level
You’re struck by a whirlwind of information when you’re just getting started at the gym. Free weights, cable machines, workout programs, and recommendations pour in from all directions. One consistent piece of advice is that your core is the foundation for all future progress — building a strong core translates into heavier, safer lifts down the line. But…
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