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Here’s why you shouldn’t overlook rotational training for core strength

You’ll use these rotational muscles frequently, from swinging your golf club or a baseball bat to throwing a football, and making sharp turns on the field.
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Does having a furry friend make you more active? Interesting new survey

An interesting survey revealed that our dogs really do encourage us to be more active. Now I'm even more excited about snuggling my pups and hitting the trails.
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How many kettlebell swings can you do in a day? The intense TikTok challenge

We’ve seen plenty of questionable and ridiculous TikTok trends; what about the 100 Kettlebell Challenge? What is it, and what are the potential benefits?
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Your ultimate guide to compound lifts and the powerlifting “Big Three”

Compound exercises can help us develop full-body strength and muscle mass, and there are plenty of movements to choose from, including the bench press.
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Running vacations are in — These are the top 2025 travel trends

You might decide to run a marathon somewhere new and take part in a destination race, or you might have some beautiful trail you’ve always wanted to jog through
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Boost upper body power like the Roman Gladiators with this primal move

The Spartan warriors of Ancient Greece and the Roman Gladiators used shovels to dig, which also helped build serious upper body strength.
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Researchers uncover how to lower the risk of running injuries

Recently, researchers have been exploring how diet impacts the risk of running injuries, with interesting results. Let’s explore the research
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Researchers unveil an effective strength training method for older adults

Challenging your muscles can make you stronger over time, so should we really slow down as we age, or should we pick up those heavy weights? Here’s the research
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How to do planks effectively: A complete guide

Here's how to do planks to lower your risk of injury and strengthen your abs and core
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Does exercising a few hours before bedtime really disrupt sleep? New study

Recently, researchers explored whether exercising within a few hours of bedtime impacts the amount of time you spend sleeping, and more.
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Can this post-workout hack enhance your running endurance? Interesting research

Recently, researchers wanted to understand how post-workout sauna sessions impact recovery, running endurance, and more. Let’s explore.
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How many minutes of daily bodyweight exercises improves fitness? New study

Recently, researchers explored how strength training for a matter of minutes yields results over time. Let’s look at the new research.
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Here’s why fitness buffs are doing renegade rows for a bigger, stronger back

Some people find the renegade row more difficult than some other exercises, and you might find you can’t lift as heavy as you can with other row variations.
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How to do the pistol squat

How to do the pistol squat: Everything you need to know, including the benefits, modifications, and common mistakes
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These are the best strength training exercises to power up your muscles

Strength training exercises to power up your muscles, from the bicep curl to the bent-over dumbbell row.
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The ultimate guide to forearm curls: benefits, tips, and mistakes to avoid

Here’s your ultimate guide to forearm curls, including how to do them properly, safety tips, FAQs, mistakes to avoid, and the muscles worked.
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How many pushups should I do in a day for optimal results?

The number of pushups you should do in a day depends on factors like your fitness level and goals; Here are the general guidelines and tips for proper form.
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The top foods with electrolytes: Replenish your body

From potassium-rich avocados to calcium-rich milk, here are the top foods with electrolytes to include in your healthy diet and replenish your body.
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Should you fuel with food or run on empty? Here’s the interesting research

Food is fuel, energy, and information for your cells, but some athletes and fitness enthusiasts claim that running on empty without food is the way to go.
Man wearing black T-shirt doing dumbbell squat exercise on wooden floor

Are deep squats bad for your knees and joint health or not? Researchers find out

Recently, researchers explored whether this holds any weight or if it’s another widely spread misconception. Are deep squats really bad for your knees?
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How many hours of weekly weight training boosts strength? Surprising new study

In this hot-off-the-press study, researchers explored how many hours of weekly strength training boosts muscle strength. Here’s the research.
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Can eating an orange really lift your spirits? You’d be surprised by a new study

Recently, researchers explored how this simple citrus fruit impacts the risk of depression, and the results might just have you biting into a juicy orange.
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Healthy meals, less stress: My HelloFresh experience

With HelloFresh, the final result is a tasty meal that feels like you went to a snazzy restaurant, which gives you a sense of pride and satisfies your palate.
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How many marathons can you run in six days? The Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge

Tackling a marathon is a major accomplishment, but some runners are taking the challenge to a new level by participating in the Boston 2 Big Sur Challenge.
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Researchers reveal a simple activity that can lower the risk of heart arrhythmia

Recently, researchers wanted to explore how walking impacts these heart rhythm abnormalities, especially given the growing research on the benefits of walking.
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Does vegan protein really help you build muscle? Hot-off-the-press study

We often hear that animal protein is the superior protein source. Does vegan protein really help you build muscle? Recently, researchers explored.
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Should you workout in the morning or afternoon to lower the risk of diabetes?

This study indicates that the intensity and the timing of physical activity are the pivotal factors when it comes to improving insulin resistance.
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How many minutes of daily activity lowers your risk of a heart attack? New study

It turns out that a little physical activity goes a long way when it comes to protecting your heart. Let’s look at the research.
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What happens when you take creatine while strength training? Researchers explore

In a recent review, researchers examined studies comparing strength training alone with strength training and creatine. They were focused on adults over 50
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Research reveals this type of food and exercise helps stabilize blood sugar

Recently, researchers explored how small changes to a diet and exercise routine affect blood sugar levels throughout the week. Here are the interesting results.
An athlete doing the single-arm reverse lunge and overhead press

Researchers uncover why this hack yields more muscle growth

Recently, researchers explored how training your muscles in the more stretched or elongated position, like the deeper part of that squat, impacts muscle growth.
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New research shows how many weekly workouts lowers your risk of heart disease

If you’re only getting in a couple of workout sessions a week, recent research reveals you’ll still be getting plenty of benefits. Let’s delve into the research
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What can pickleball do for your mental and cardiovascular health? New Apple data

Exercise and strategic thinking activities can promote cognitive functioning and help prevent cognitive decline. A game of pickleball, anyone?
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Hot-off-the-press study explores the safety of creatine with interesting results

Interest in creatine monohydrate supplements skyrocketed in the 1990s as more studies revealed their effectiveness in helping to build lean muscle mass.
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Bouldering is in, and it’s different from rock climbing — here’s how

Rock climbing remains a popular activity, but recently, more and more people are bouldering. So, what’s the difference? What are the benefits of bouldering?
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What’s the popular one-mile kettlebell challenge and how can you conquer it?

The one-mile kettlebell challenge is one of the latest fitness trends picking up steam. You don’t need to go to the gym, but you do need a kettlebell.
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Are young adults becoming more or less physically active? Researchers find out

In the study published in the journal PLOS ONE, researchers assessed the physical activity levels of two million American adults between 2011 and 2019
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How many days do you have to bench press to boost strength by 28%? New research

In interesting new research, researchers wanted to test the one-rep max method to determine how much it increased strength for lifters.
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Does lifting weights protect your brain from dementia? Researchers explore

Strength training can be protective against dementia, so it’s worth picking up those weights and powering through your training no matter your phase of life
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Which is better for brain function, E-bikes or regular bicycles? New study

It’s easier to ride an e-bike, and in a new study, researchers wanted to explore the benefits of riding e-bikes and regular bicycles for brain function.
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Do more sets mean more muscle mass and power? Interesting new study

Recently, researchers explored the impact of different training volumes on muscle growth, with interesting results. Let’s take a look at the research.
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Is having bigger biceps protective for your overall health? Researchers explore

Researchers explored whether having bigger biceps is protective for your overall health and promotes longevity. Let’s look at the research on those guns.
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Fitness-loving jet setters swear by calisthenics — these are the benefits

There's no need for complicated setups or fancy machines. If you're living out of a suitcase, try these calisthenics moves.
Man holding a golf club about to hit a ball

Is playing golf better for you than playing pickleball? Interesting new data

While pickleball is a fun sport that makes you feel like a kid again, it doesn’t come without risks, and fractures are more likely due to the nature of the sport
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The U.S. Army Fitness Test is changing to “improve warfighting readiness”

Army data from nearly 1 million test records helped create the new performance standards and gender-neutral scoring system for the U.S. Army Fitness Test.
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Joe Rogan’s new kettlebell workout is challenging without pushing you to failure

Staying in shape is important for Rogan to keep up with his busy schedule, and recently on his JRE podcast, he shared how he also picks up those kettlebells to power up and stay fit.
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How do cold plunges affect your gains and recovery? Interesting new research

With all the positive benefits of cold plunges, I was surprised to hear about the recent research on how cold plunges impact muscle recovery and blood flow following a workout.
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Can you still build muscle mass and strength with less sets? Researchers explore

How many sets should you power through in one go before those gains start to dwindle? Researchers find out in this new meta-analysis.
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High-rep bodyweight training is in — here’s the science and the benefits

Researchers found that just 10 weeks of bodyweight training significantly increased explosive strength of the lower extremities.
How does exercise affect your brain function? Huge study highlights a connection

How does exercise affect your brain function and ADHD? Huge new study

Researchers found that just one single exercise session led to immediate improvements in cognitive function and ADHD symptoms