The people have spoken, and Costco abides. As inflation, driven in part by the war in Iran, continues to put the squeeze on millions of Americans, Costco is lowering prices on certain products to appease devoted customers. The big-box store has reduced the price of several Kirkland Signature items, which are part of the retailer’s … Read more
Fitness influencer and trainer Mark Langowski, known on social media as @bodybymark, hosted a pushup and plank competition in New York City this week, where he urged the public to get up and get moving. On his platform of nearly two million Instagram followers, Langowski asks fit people to share their workout routines. He was able to meet … Read more
My hands were slick with sweat as I clutched the Wii controller, limbs flailing wildly as I struggled to keep up with the “Womanizer” routine on Just Dance. It was the late aughts, and I detested almost all forms of physical activity. But when my family became one of the first on the block to … Read more
iPhone, therefore iHunch. “Tech neck,” the “TikTok tilt,” “scrolliosis” or the “Silicon slump” — there are many ways to describe the pain, stiffness and discomfort that results from repeatedly bending your head forward to look at your phone. Tech neck is when you hold your head in a downward, forward-flexed position while looking at your … Read more
Those globetrotting muscles won’t tone themselves. For some, vacation’s a time to plop down on a beach lounger and not get up again until they’re tan and drunk. But for those gym rats who’d never compromise their gains by skipping a workout — or miss out on the endorphin rush from getting their heart rate … Read more
Drop and give me … 11? A now-viral clip from The Mel Robbins Podcast recently sparked a sweaty social media challenge after orthopedic surgeon and longevity guru Dr. Vonda Wright declared that every woman should be able to crank out 11 full push-ups — chest to floor, no knees allowed. The challenge quickly took off … Read more
Congressional Democrats are pushing for federal policies mandating that gyms and fitness centers in the U.S. be accessible for Americans with disabilities. Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-Calif., introduced a bill “to promote the provision of exercise machines and equipment, and exercise and fitness classes and instruction, that are accessible to individuals with disabilities” earlier this week, … Read more
A leading doctor has weighed in on viral social media claims that say that it’s possible to get chlamydia from touching gym equipment. The rumor began with a TikToker who claimed he contracted the STI at the gym after wiping his eye with a towel that he had placed on a bench. User @grinny45 said he had … Read more
A cancer patient says surgery to remove a four-centimeter mass from her brain was cancelled this week — due to the worldwide IT glitch. Chantelle Mooney, 41, was due to have a craniotomy on Friday 19 July — but says the surgery was cancelled due to the worldwide IT outage. Chantelle was diagnosed with stage … Read more
An innocent comment from his preschooler sent Jason Henriques on his weight loss journey. Henriques told TODAY.com last week that he and son Wyatt, then 3, were playing on the dining room floor when Wyatt remarked, “When I get big like you, I want a big tummy like you.” At the time, Henriques was 37, and … Read more
She’s on a roll. A New Jersey woman is revealing how she shed 80 pounds and achieved her dream of becoming an indoor cycling instructor. Amanda Hinds, 31, loved the sport but ended up taking an extended break during the COVID-19 pandemic because her gym closed and she lost motivation. “A little after COVID, I … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Whether or not we’re adopting that “new year, new me” mentality at the top of every calendar year, it’s always a good time to set health and fitness goals. Though you may not necessarily need a tangible product … Read more
As record heat continues to scorch the midsection of the country and the South, FOX Weather hit the playground to find out exactly how hot the swings, slides and benches actually get. Even our expert was surprised by how hot the equipment got on a cloudy day. “There’s some knobs for the kids to grab, and I’m getting some … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Are you feeling a little weak about your 2023 fitness resolutions? If so, then perhaps strength training motivation is what you need. You’re in luck, as experts weighed in on what to use when looking to bulk up … Read more
A critically endangered Cuban crocodile was found dead in its enclosure at the National Zoo on Dec. 17 after apparently chewing into electric equipment. The crocodile, a 10-year-old male who was hatched at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute in 2012 as part of a breeding program, was “attracted to a replacement electrical outlet and … Read more