Got three minutes? That’s enough time to boost your health on a molecular level. Most adults don’t get enough exercise. Official recommendations call for 75 to 150 minutes of physical exercise a week, which can feel impossible when you’re juggling work, family and everything else. But experts agree: Any exercise is better than nothing. And … Read more
It’s an exclusive club no one wants to be a member of. That’s how several people explained why they were at a “Grief, Sweat, & Tears” event this spring, at which about 25 men and women met up for a double-header barre and spin class. When everyone gathered in the lobby to chat afterward, sweaty … Read more
Is it time to step up your workout routine? Losing weight and getting in shape are popular New Year’s resolutions — but before you join a gym with the masses, it may help to determine your current fitness level. Enter the Rockport Walk Test (RWT). The simple, non-invasive assessment was developed in 1986 by University of … Read more
Try to beat this workout. “Cardio drumming” is all the rage — you place an exercise ball in a bucket and whack it with drumsticks to the beat of a song to burn calories, relieve stress, strengthen bones and foster community. It’s a hit on TikTok, where one recent clip of a group of women … Read more
A tai chi exercise a day keeps the blood pressure at bay. The Chinese martial art form may help to reduce blood pressure and improve heart health even more than intense cardio, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Tai chi is a gentle exercise and moving meditation consisting of sequences of very … Read more
You’re at the gym, ready for the perfect workout — do you start with cardio, or do you lift first? A group of fitness experts have weighed in on the best way to order your exercise routine, to help you crush your fitness goals. “The way you structure your workout is very important,” Claudette Sariya, NYC-based … Read more
Weight a minute! The sequence of your workout routine can influence results, a fitness expert has revealed. Randal Claytor, an Associate Professor of Kinesiology, Nutrition and Health at Miami University, wants gym rats to get in the habit of doing weights before cardio, in order to maintain gains. “If your exercise goals are along the … Read more
Cardio may be good for your health in the long run — but it may not be the best method to burn fat and build muscle. A study has found that those who did strength training lost more fat and had better blood sugar maintenance than those who did cardio or a combination of both. … Read more
Let’s tok about fitness. Not just for talking dogs, cleaning hacks, and professional confessions, the popular and habit-forming social media platform TikTok also plays host to FitTok, the fitness-themed sphere where users suggest, create and critique workouts, nutrition plans, wellness advice, fitness equipment and even general gym aesthetics. One user kindly established a guide to … Read more
Olivia Dunne is getting back into shape for gymnastics and has a simple message about what “cardio day” is like at LSU. The gymnast had revealed on Sunday in an Instagram story that she was back at LSU, followed by a new video on her TikTok in which she and her fellow Lady Tigers are … Read more
Dimming the lights, sparking some candles, flicking on Netflix and preparing to chill sounds like the serene setting for a sexy night in bed. But for part-time New Yorker Allie Bennett, it’s how she and other fitness enthusiasts kick off their day — with an unfussy, 30- to 60-minute workout on a treadmill or walking … Read more
Exercise bike vs treadmill: which is going to give you a better workout and improve your cardiovascular fitness? Whether you have one of the best exercise bikes (opens in new tab) or best treadmills (opens in new tab) at home, the truth is, both machines offer an effective way to raise your heart rate, rev … Read more