“Most of us have grown up influenced by a society overly obsessed with looking healthy at the expense of being healthy,” writes Dr. Gabrielle Lyon, D.O., in “The Forever Strong™ Playbook: A Six-Week, Science-Based Plan to Sharpen Your Mind, Strengthen Your Body, and Get Healthy at Any Age” (Atria Books; Jan. 27). We chase quick … Read more
Pump the brakes! As fitfluencers push powerlifting, weight training and “whatever it takes” to get toned, more women are turning to steroids to beef up their bods. Research suggests that about 4% of women have used anabolic steroids at least once, up from 1.6% a decade ago. There are certainly benefits of strength training for … Read more
This biohacking center is taking “work smarter, not harder” to a whole new level. At Upgrade Labs, members trade dumbbells for data, using cutting-edge technology and AI to tailor every rep, sprint and recovery period to their unique biology — delivering huge gains with half the grind. “Our goal is to have people come in … Read more
Jennifer Aniston is done with the “no pain, no gain” mindet. “That’s not true at all. You can actually have gain with no pain,” she told People earlier this year. Now her personal trainer has broken down what that means on a practical level, telling The Post which exercises are crucial — and how you … Read more
When it comes to weight-resistance exercise, you can choose free weights such as dumbbells or barbells. Or weight machines, which are often driven by cables or levers. You can use resistance bands or tubes to build strength. Or try pushups and pullups — old standbys that create muscle overload by using your own body weight. … Read more
There’s no ifs, ands, or flabby butts about it. “The squat is your powerhouse,” Kristin Collins, a trainer at Life Time fitness club, told The Post. Whether you’re scooping up your toddler, sliding into your car or settling onto the porcelain throne, being able to drop it low and stand back up is essential to … Read more
Getting to the gym is tough enough — throw a baby bump into the mix, and it can feel nearly impossible. Studies show that many pregnant women fall short of recommended exercise guidelines, thanks in part to outdated myths that make working out while you’re expecting seem risky. But Alissa Mosca, 33, isn’t sweating the … Read more
Stay strong! Menopause — commonly referred to as “the change” because menstruation permanently stops — is associated with a slew of symptoms, including sleeplessness, weight gain, plummeting energy, increased risk of heart disease, insulin resistance and mood fluctuations. While many women turn to hormone therapy, medications and alternative treatments like acupuncture and hypnosis, experts say maintaining muscle mass through … Read more
A popular gym supplement might be doing squat to build muscle, according to an eye-popping new study. Creatine is a naturally occurring chemical found in muscle cells and foods such as red meat, fish and poultry. Many athletes take creatine supplements because they are purported to increase muscle mass, enhance power output and boost performance. … Read more
Many people have vowed to change their lives on Jan. 1 after a big night of ringing in the New Year — but experts have weighed in on whether exercising with a hangover is a good thing. A study published in the journal Addictive Behaviours looked at 1676 undergraduate students. They’d all had at least … Read more
This mom is lifting her kids to drop some weight. Cassie Morrison, 26, couldn’t keep the weight off — until she began using her children as the most adorable workout equipment. “My weight was out of control — I was constantly gaining weight and I wouldn’t want my pictures taken and I wouldn’t even take my son … Read more
Don’t even think about tapping that grass. When Dr. Scott Brotherton was recently asked what’s something that he would never do as an orthopedic surgeon, he said, “squats past 90 degrees,” also known as deep squats. Two major types of deep squats are parallel — when you lower your hips until your thighs are parallel … Read more
Strongman champ Luke Stoltman’s wife Kushi Stoltman accused him of cheating on her with multiple people throughout their marriage in a gut-wrenching note posted to her Instagram on Wednesday. In it, Kushi, a 31-year-old content creator, claimed Stoltman was having an affair with a female powerlifter unbeknownst to her while she was going through IVF … Read more
Meet the super fit 52-year-old online star who went from an overweight middle-aged lady to a bodybuilding champion in just a few years. Five years ago, Brazilian Claudia Oliveira decided to make a dramatic change to her lifestyle when she got tired of being sad and having low self-esteem. Claudia Oliveira lost over 66 pounds … Read more
Don’t start stripping down at the gym just yet. Experts say getting a little less dressed for your workouts can have some major benefits for your body, but it’s less about flaunting your curves than your arches. Some podiatrists, trainers, and orthopedic surgeons are talking up the benefits of going footwear-free while exercising. polkadot – … Read more
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