If Mark Langowski flags you down on the sidewalk, it’s a good thing. The 44-year-old stops New Yorkers who appear especially fit and asks them what they do to stay in shape. Doing so yields great social media fodder — he has 1.5 million followers on Instagram and several hundred thousand more on TikTok and … Read more
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
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
She put the “her” in “Hercules.” Nine-year-old Indian weightlifter Arshia Goswami proved that powerful things can come in small packages after she deadlifted a back-breaking 165 pounds, as seen in an Instagram video with 48 million views. “The youngest and strongest Indian,” the tiny but mighty youngster wrote in the caption to the impressive clip. … 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
Getting the cold and flu can really put a damper on your lifestyle — but you don’t always have to put your exercise regimen on the back burner when you get sick. “Nobody likes being sick or under the weather,” Teddy Savage, national lead trainer at Planet Fitness who is based in Baltimore, Maryland, told Fox News Digital. … Read more
This doctor insists she knows the secrets to the “fountain of youth,” but she won’t bore you with “the same old crap.” Many for years have believed the key to longevity is simply eating a balanced diet, staying active and typical, oft-heard healthy-living guidelines. Other legends have insisted the so-called “fountain of youth” lies within … Read more
He transformed his life 180 degrees — by losing 360 pounds. When Cole Prochaska hit his scale’s maximum weight of 585 pounds in 2021, he was sure he weighed more. The 39-year-old South Carolina store manager, who once suffered from overeating, was able to shed the weight the natural way — but says he’s now … Read more
She lifts, bro. Fitness influencer and TikTok user Riley — known as @riley_habel615 on the app — is going viral for her shockingly big arm muscles that have viewers doing a double take. Earlier this month, the Boise State alumnus posted a video that starts with her squatting down close up to the camera. Wearing … Read more
Former Game of Thrones star and 2018 World’s Strongest Man Hafthor Bjornsson has suffered a horrific injury while going for his bench press personal record this week. The 34-year-old, who was the World’s Strongest Man in 2018 as well as runner up three-times and third-place getter another four times, was on the return to powerlifting … Read more
Forget canes – this grandpa uses dumbbells. A grandpa from England set a new world weightlifting record at 86. Brian Winslow, now known as Britain’s “strongest grandpa,” claimed the record after lifting 165 pounds on his first lift at the British Drug-Free Powerlifting Association (BDFPA) championships in Horncastle, Lincolnshire, last Saturday. The senior citizen made … Read more
Do you even lift, bra? A woman named Keyona has gone viral on TikTok for putting powerlifters to shame by hoisting a giant table aloft using just her outsized breasts. A video showcasing her impromptu furniture rack has amassed over 45.8 million views on TikTok. The abundantly buxom gal — who goes by @keyonat@3 — … 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
Their marriage just has to workout. Rather than making sappy speeches about love or fist-pumping on the dance floor to a pulsating club jam, a brawny bride and groom opted to pump massive iron at their unconventional wedding reception. “When you both meet at the gym,” read the caption of a trending Twitter clip, which racked … Read more
Makeup artist Pratima Bassi has always had a sweet tooth. But, when, a few years ago, her weight skyrocketed to 265 pounds thanks to her love of gooey chocolate morsels and cream-filled cookies, the 23-year-old New Yorker from Rockland County resolved to slim down. In 2018, she committed to a low-carb lifestyle and 90-minute strength training … Read more
Inez Carrasquillo used to live in her car. Now she can haul a 700-pound car chassis across a 50-foot course by her own strength. The Rolling Meadows, Illinois, resident spent part of her twenties homeless and sleeping in her Honda Civic She eventually moved into her boyfriend’s house but, after having her son in 2016, … Read more
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