Pumping iron has some surprising health benefits. A study, recently published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine, found that resistance training — such as weight training — strengthens muscles throughout the body, as well as the brain. These types of exercises lower your risk for a wide range of medical disorders, including cardiovascular disease … Read more
Angel Reese spent her 22nd birthday glammed up at the Met Gala in Manhattan. The WNBA superstar was wearing a dress by 16Arlington and was the center of attention as she walked out of the Mark Hotel to flashing cameras and screaming fans on her way to the prestigious New York City event. She posed … Read more
Have a hit of honey, honey. TikTok is abuzz with the sound of the ultimate pre-workout supplement: a spoonful of honey and a sprinkle of salt. The easy treat is said to boost energy and get you through your sweat session. And better yet, science supports this combo. Honey is a quick-digesting carbohydrate, an absorbable … Read more
It was the lift she needed — or so she thought. Julia Pugachevsky, a senior health reporter for Insider, revealed that she started taking Cellucor C4 pre-workout powder after reaching a plateau in strength training. At first, she wrote in a Friday essay for Insider, she “felt ‘Popeye’-level strength, opting for 5lb-heavier dumbbells without hesitation. … Read more
Eddie Redmayne is doing all he can to keep in shape for his role as the Emcee in “Cabaret” — which includes weekly bouts of “torture.” “It’s quite full on,” he told the New York Post exclusively at the show’s opening on Saturday. “There is this amazing man named Greg, who is kind of a … Read more
David Beckham is suing Mark Wahlberg for alleged losses after a brand deal went south with F45 Training, which the Hollywood A-lister has a 36 percent interest in and is the chief branding officer. The soccer star’s firm DB Ventures claims Beckham was ‘duped’ by Wahlberg, according to The Sun. Beckham claims he lost $10 … Read more
Amid the rise of cozy cardio and lazy girl workouts, aspiring exercisers are wondering: What constitutes a “good” workout? While many might believe adequate exercise has to involve blood, sweat and tears, experts say that’s not necessarily the case. “The idea of a ‘good’ workout is entirely subjective to all of us,” Christian Erwin, a … Read more
A job posting for Antarctica-based positions is turning a few heads. The U.K. Antarctic Heritage Trust is looking to hire five people for a five-month stint at the world’s southernmost post office in Antarctica — including someone to sort mail and count the number of penguins in the area. “From counting penguins to sorting mail … Read more
Olivia Dunne went through a mix of emotions while watching her boyfriend, Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes pitch against the Orioles on Thursday. The LSU star gymnast — who took in the game from Louisiana, where the Tigers have a home meet on Friday — shared a TikTok video of her nervously watching the Spring … Read more
Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Paul Skenes was throwing a triple-digit heater in a Grapefruit League game win against the Tampa Bay Rays on Monday. Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, had fans buzzing over his blazing fastball, as seen in a video posted on social media by MLB analyst Rob … Read more
She likes big butts and she won’t lie. A personal trainer has revealed the exercises that, while popular, won’t help you with glute gains. Katie Neeson, an online fitness coach who focuses on training women, posted a video on Instagram showing herself repeatedly sitting up on her knees and then walking on a stair climber, … Read more
As parents, we’ve all faced moments that test our patience and improvisation skills, especially if we’ve gone through the toilet training stage. A recent story shared in the Eastern Australia Suburbs Moms Group on Facebook has brought to light one such moment, which sparked a range of opinions from commenters. An anonymous woman took to the page to share a … Read more
He’s on a roll. A British bodybuilder is doubling down on his decision to eat a daily “brick” of butter to improve his body’s “function” and subsequently avoid being hangry. And butter is only one part of 28-year-old Jonathan Griffiths’ aggressive eating plan. The Dorset, England, man puts Rocky Balboa to shame by scarfing down … Read more
These six moves will have you pumping iron like a champ in no time. For years, studies have proven the physical and mental benefits of weight training — from building muscle to fighting off depression — but many are still too intimidated by heavy weights and intense machines to begin. To help beginners get over … 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
Experts revealed the ideal amount of exercises to complete for the most effective workout and the number suggested for the average person may surprise you. Fitness experts recommend completing between three to eight exercises per workout session, depending on your athletic abilities. Each movement should be repeated three to four times — known as doing … Read more
It was a real dog and phony show. The Japanese man known online as Toco the human collie appears to have been barking up the wrong tree when he recently filmed himself tackling a canine agility course. Video released this month shows his attempt to navigate parts of an agility course in the realistic $14,000 … 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
Hugh Jackman is getting jacked up. The actor showed off his gym workout via Instagram on Tuesday as he prepares to return as Wolverine in “Deadpool 3.” “Hurts so good,” Jackman, 54, wrote, as he laughed for the camera while sweating it out. In July, the Aussie actor shared the first look at himself back … Read more
For years, people with asthma were told to avoid exercise because it could induce or worsen asthma attacks. But a new study, published in the journal Annals of Medicine, turns that age-old advice on its head. The researchers conducted a meta-analysis comparing the effects that different types of exercise had on lung function in over … Read more