Health And Fitness
Intro to Strength and Conditioning—5 Tips for Success
This article was originally featured on PLT4M. PLT4M partners with over 800 high schools as an online strength and conditioning tool, delivering customizable, research-based fitness and performance programs for every [...]
Why Older Adults Desperately Need Power Training (And How to Do It Right)
When we hear the word "powerful" we tend to think of athletes like NFL running back Derrick Henry or basketball superstar LeBron James, not adults over the age of 65. [...]
Study Finds Going From Couch to Marathon Makes Arteries 4 Years Younger
As humans age our arteries naturally become stiffer and less flexible. This can result in higher blood pressure and inhibited function of organs such as the brain and kidneys. Regular [...]
Is BODYPUMP a Good Workout?
BODYPUMP. It claims to be the world’s most popular barbell workout, yet most people conquer it without ever lifting more than 35 pounds. While “group fitness class” can conjure visions [...]
Why Your Sprint Intervals Are Probably Way Too Long
Sprint intervals are freaking awesome. This type of exercise refers to short bursts of maximum-effort exercise sprinkled between longer intervals of rest or low-intensity exercise. They can be done on [...]
Why Female Athletes Can’t Afford to Ignore the Warning Signs of an Absent or Irregular Cycle
Ladies, I know we don’t like to talk about “that time” of the month. But here’s the truth: Your menstrual cycle DOES impact performance...and that's COMPLETELY NORMAL. We saw this [...]
New Study Finds ‘Fast Walkers’ Live Longer
Rejoice, my fellow fast walkers. New research from the University of Sydney suggests our habit may help us live substantially longer than our slow-moving counterparts. The findings, which were published [...]
Science Says This Is the Absolute Best Time of Day to Work Out
At this very second, trillions of clocks inside your body are ticking away. Their job is to keep track of time and optimize your body to stay in sync with [...]
The ‘BuffBoxx’ Sends You the Latest and Greatest in Fitness and Nutrition Every Month for a Great Value
Subscription box services are blowing up. Blue Apron will help you become a better cook. Birchbox will help you get your styling and grooming game on point. But what about [...]
4 Reasons You’re Avoiding the Gym (And What to Do About It)
Sometimes you just don't feel like working out at gym, but you do it anyway because you're committed to your fitness goals. But there are times when you...
