My journey from troubled kid to world famous fitness trainer

My journey from troubled kid to world famous fitness trainer

He is one of the most well-known personal trainers in the world, and even his own popularity can make Joe Wicks look around in disbelief. The British fitness personality is currently in Australia, appeared in Melbourne’s Federation Square on February 25 and Sydney’s Taronga Zoo on February 26 to promote his fitness program, PE with … Read more

Exercise is more effective than medication for mental health: study

Exercise is more effective than medication for mental health: study

A run a day keeps the depression away. Researchers from the University of South Australia have discovered regular exercise may be more effective than medication for the treatment of mental illness, such as depression. Published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, the study used 97 reviews, 1,039 and 128,119 participants, marking it as one … Read more

I wake up at 3 a.m. daily to run a marathon — before going to work

I wake up at 3 a.m. daily to run a marathon — before going to work

Typically people try and find 30 minutes a day to exercise — but one man is managing a whole five-hour marathon before work. Aaron Robinson, who is based in East London, has been setting his alarm for an astonishing 3 a.m. every day for the past two months in order to run 26.2 miles before … Read more

Bodybuilder Joey Swoll is ‘standing up’ for victims of gym ‘shaming’

Bodybuilder Joey Swoll is ‘standing up’ for victims of gym ‘shaming’

A few weeks ago, content creator Jessica Fernandez posted a video on Twitch accusing a man in the frame of being creepy as she lifted weights in a public gym. The clip went viral and led to a national discussion about narcissism and toxic gym culture in the social media era. Once sacred workout spaces … Read more

Study reveals the optimal time to work out to live longer

Study reveals the optimal time to work out to live longer

Good news for those who enjoy hitting the snooze button: New research suggests working out in the afternoon could lead to a longer life. A study published last week in the Nature Communications journal found afternoon exercisers were less likely to die prematurely from heart disease than those who work out before 11 a.m., or after … Read more

Drake and Kim Kardashian tout ice bath benefits — I took the plunge

Drake and Kim Kardashian tout ice bath benefits — I took the plunge

Plunging into an ice bath, in the middle of an unforgiving New York City winter? Just thinking about it had my teeth chattering. Would I crack under the pressure? Would I experience the same embarrassing fate as Prince Harry, on his trip to the North Pole? Then again, if Drake can do it, it’s probably not … Read more

I passed out at the gym after flexing too hard — everyone laughed at me

I passed out at the gym after flexing too hard — everyone laughed at me

This fainting fiasco wasn’t exactly a flex. A gym junkie has been left with a broken nose and a shattered sense of pride after passing out while flexing in front of a mirror. Newas Sharif, 27, was caught on camera tensing his bulging biceps inside a fitness facility in the United Arab Emirates earlier this … Read more

That’s on pointe! Adult ballet classes are the hot new fitness trend

That’s on pointe! Adult ballet classes are the hot new fitness trend

Cardio, schmardio. For the ultimate body and mind workout, some harried adults are pirouetting back in time — and signing themselves up for ballet class. Whether it’s curious first-timers looking to raise the barre fitness-wise, or one-time ballerinas looking to step back into pointe shoes for nostalgic purposes, Diana Byer, founder and director of the … Read more

This Taylor Swift-inspired workout is going viral — but is it effective?

This Taylor Swift-inspired workout is going viral — but is it effective?

Forget SoulCycle or power lifting — this winter, young women are flocking to the gym for a power strut. The pandemic-fueled walking habit, which brought us the #HotGirlWalk, has spawned a new viral workout — the #TreadmillStrut. Almost anybody can do it — lace up your kicks, pick a playlist, get on the nearest treadmill … Read more

We live 9,000 miles apart and only met twice — but we’re engaged

We live 9,000 miles apart and only met twice — but we’re engaged

This may work out. Luke Bond, 22, and Sarah Dorough, 21, are fitness instructors who met on Instagram in December 2021 and bonded over their healthy lifestyles. Despite living 8,697 miles apart, the couple say they would FaceTime every day until they met in person in July 2022. “He was asking me some questions about … Read more

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s rich people problems: ‘He stole my trainer’

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s rich people problems: ‘He stole my trainer’

Lauren Sanchez – a voluptuous, helipcopter flying, Emmy-winning television host —caught the world’s attention when her relationship with billionaire Jeff Bezos went public in 2019. The pair share a historic Beverly Hills home they bought in 2020 from media mogul David Geffen for a whopping $165 million. They also have a house in Seattle, and … Read more

You’ve been walking wrong all your life — you’ll burn more calories this ‘silly’ way

You’ve been walking wrong all your life — you’ll burn more calories this ‘silly’ way

You may be able to walk the walk — but are you burning as many calories as you can? Walking in a “silly” fashion actually counts as vigorous exercise — and can burn more calories — according to a new study conducted by Arizona State University Prof. Glenn Gaesser. Inspired by the classic “Ministry of … Read more

Influencer Steph Claire Smith reveals what ‘porn’ helps her get excited in bedroom

Influencer Steph Claire Smith reveals what ‘porn’ helps her get excited in bedroom

A fitness influencer has revealed how she doesn’t watch pornography — but there is one thing that gets her going in the bedroom. Steph Claire Smith opened up the conversation about pornography with her “Keep It Cleaner” co-founder and KICPOD co-host Laura Henshaw in the podcast’s most recent episode. “I have a question for you — do … Read more

I was bullied online for my weight — now people say I’m unrecognizable

I was bullied online for my weight — now people say I’m unrecognizable

A weight has been lifted off her shoulders. After years of bullying that would “ruin” her whole day, Washington personal trainer Natalia Masterman took matters into her own hands. She says she revamped her entire diet and lifestyle, resulting in a jaw-dropping 90-pound weight loss. Now, the unrecognizable 28-year-old has stunned the internet with her … Read more

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue’s newest rookie is 40-year-old NYC mom

Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue’s newest rookie is 40-year-old NYC mom

She’s got an impressive body of work. Melissa Wood-Tepperberg, 40, a lifestyle influencer who gained a cult-like following during the pandemic with her subscription-based Pilates and yoga workouts, is one of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit’s 2023 Rookies, the glossy announced Wednesday. In a photo released by the magazine, the Manhattanite looks fierce on the Caribbean island … Read more

Jane Fonda, at 85, still does her iconic VHS workouts daily

Jane Fonda, at 85, still does her iconic VHS workouts daily

Age is just a number — especially for Jane Fonda. The iconic actress, 85, revealed that she still does her VHS video workouts daily in a new interview with Elle Magazine published on Wednesday. “It’s still relevant today because it really works,” Fonda said of her workout tapes. “I’m 85 now and I can’t do … Read more

Most dieters are trying to lose weight ‘in secret’ – over fear of being judged

Most dieters are trying to lose weight ‘in secret’ – over fear of being judged

Secrets, secrets, they’re no fun — especially when you don’t share your diet with someone. A new study found that 57% of dieters have not told anyone about their weight loss attempts, and 35% said they keep their endeavors hushed so no one would know if they failed. Commissioned by Slimming World, a UK based … Read more

Women over 40 keeping it sexy with this hot trend: ‘I do like showing off’

Women over 40 keeping it sexy with this hot trend: ‘I do like showing off’

Tribeca mom of three Shimrit Bahar, 39, wouldn’t be caught dead wearing a belly button-baring crop top with a Y2K-era low rise jean, but there’s something satisfying, she said, about displaying her hard-earned indentation of sculpted abs in a cut-out dress or high-waisted skirt and bra top. “I obviously work hard so I do like … Read more

The best dumbbell sets for your home workout, per celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser

The best dumbbell sets for your home workout, per celebrity trainer Anna Kaiser

New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you buy through our links. Whether your mission is to tone or muscle-build, you can’t beat a home gym setup. That said, a quality dumbbell set is a good investment. Sure, you may have a set of 10-pound weights by your TV stand, … Read more

Shop the best strength training equipment for 2023 goals, per experts

Shop the best strength training equipment for 2023 goals, per experts

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