The Surprising Strength Workout Linked to Better Brain Function, According to a Neuroscientist
If the idea of strength training once conjured young men thrusting a barbell or popping out pullups, the tides have since turned: Lifting, even lifting heavy, has finally gained cultural cachet among women of all ages thanks
The Rise of the ‘Runcation’
I had never been to France, but I saw enough on TV to anticipate the clichés: rows of aristocratic, cream-colored buildings; corner cafés where chic locals sipped coffee and ate flaky croissants; and, of course, the Eiffel
This Sleep Mistake Can Raise Your Risk of Running Injuries
With everything you’ve got going on in life, it can be hard to hit the recommended seven-plus hours of sleep each night. But new research suggests that regularly getting poor sleep may raise your risk of running injuries. A
Is Working Out Just Once a Week Worth It?
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34 Core Exercises Top Trainers Swear By
Your core is way more than your abs–just like the best core exercises go beyond sit-ups, crunches, and planks. The thing is, people tend to think of the core as solely the abdominal muscles, including the rectus abdominis (
This Easy Morning Habit Can Help You Feel More Awake and Focused
TikTok is packed with questionable health trends, but there’s a new one swirling around that might actually be worth trying. It involves waking up in the morning and jumping 50 times—that’s it. People swear it does
Why Every Anxious 20-Something Is Running a Marathon Right Now
Lately, it seems like every 20-something is running a marathon. What was once a niche feat reserved for the elite and disciplined has now turned into an impulsive, oddly casual way for restless young adults to find structure
The Workout Routine an 80-Year-Old Used to Train for the Ironman World Championship
For most people—regardless of age—so much as attempting a triathlon is a daunting prospect, let alone actually completing one. Even more impressive would be finishing fast enough to officially rank. But that’s exactly w
How to Prevent—and Beat—the Post-Marathon Blues
Completing a marathon is supposed to be a euphoric experience—the result of months (sometimes years) of relentless training, sacrifice, and discipline. Yet for many runners, reaching the long-awaited finish line can bring u
5 Muscle Recovery Moves From the Long-Time Physical Therapist of Dancing With the Stars
The cast of Dancing With the Stars may make the cha-cha, foxtrot, and samba look effortless on screen, but they put in work behind the scenes. Sure, hours of rehearsals are part of the equation, but according to the show’s