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Pros and cons of remote personal training — the fastest-growing fitness trend

The trend of remote personal training started picking up steam with the pandemic, and it continues on the cusp of 2025.
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Is 30-30-30 worthy or hype? What to know about the latest growing fitness trend

30-30-30 rapidly grew in popularity on TikTok this year as people continue trying to find ways to enhance their wellness.
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What does your walking pace have to do with your risk of dementia? New research

Researchers explored the association between a slowing gait or walking pace and the risk of dementia and cognitive decline.
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Can soaking in a hot tub and running yield similar benefits? Surprising UK study

Researchers explored if sitting in a hot tub and going for a run have similar benefits.
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Does your fitness level, BMI, or body weight affect your risk of heart disease?

Researchers explored whether your body weight or your fitness level better predicts your heart disease risk
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Pick up those kettlebells — hot-off-the-press study shows impressive benefits

A new study will make you want to pick up those kettlebells and get to work. Let’s look at the study and the history of the kettlebell.
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The ultimate guide to tricep stretches: Improve strength and flexibility

Performing tricep stretches increases your flexibility, strength, and range of motion.
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New study explores whether regular exercise can lower your risk of dementia

New study explores whether regular exercise can lower your risk of dementia
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Dumbbell Romanian deadlift: A beginner’s guide to this powerful strength move

Add the dumbbell Romanian deadlift to your workout routine and scorch those hamstrings and glutes.
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Does working out too close to bedtime affect your sleep quality? Study finds out

Could working out too close to bedtime negatively affect your sleep quality? Researchers set out to find some answers.
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Here’s the one fitness practice Hollywood actor Mark Wahlberg can’t go without

Mark Wahlberg shares that he takes an ice bath, no matter where he goes, and “stays living that cold life”.
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Bodybuilding champion Arnold Schwarzenegger shares his tips for staying active

The Terminator is on a mission to help everyone, especially older people, lead more physically active, healthy lifestyles.
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Jumpstart your new year fitness goals with TikTok’s viral Winter Arc challenge

Make your health and fitness a priority this season with the Winter Arc TikTok challenge
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Sculpt your upper back with dead hangs: The ultimate guide

Dead hangs can help you sculpt your upper back and decompress your spine.
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Can music help you run faster for longer? Here’s what the science shows

Could listening to high-energy songs while running give you a boost so you can pick up the pace and finish that tough run?
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Will you exercise more if you stick to what you enjoy? New study dives in

This study suggests that sticking with exercise intensities that you find more comfortable or pleasurable could be more motivating.
Don Saladino fitness trainer for actor Ryan Reynolds.

Ryan Reynolds’ celebrity fitness trainer shares the top ways he stays shredded

Ryan Reynolds fitness trainer shares how he stays shredded by incorporating strength training, interval training, and more.
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Bulking vs. cutting: A beginner’s guide to changing your body composition

Here's what you need to know about bulking vs. cutting to adjust your body fat composition and achieve your goals.
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Study finds walking could turn back the clock for your brain by this many years

A new study reveals that walking could make your brain this many years younger.
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Is exercise enough to combat the effects of sitting all day? New study dives in

Is exercise enough to combat the effects of sitting all day? New study dives in
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Cable bicep curls: Your secret weapon for sculpting bigger arms

You can include the cable bicep curl in your upper body training days to swell those biceps.
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How many gyms do you have to visit in 24 hours to smash a world record?

34-year-old asthma sufferer, Leo Robertson, smashed the world record and visited the most gyms in 24 hours.
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Runners are using this formula to set their marathon goals

Runners are using a particular formula and their half-marathon time to determine their marathon potential.
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The ultimate jump squat guide: Build strength, speed, and endurance

You can boost your explosive jumping power and engage your fast-twitch muscle fibers with jump squats.
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How many push-ups can you power through in one go? New expert guidelines are in

How many push-ups can you power through in one go? New expert guidelines are in
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Study shows this type of online exercise class could help your back pain

A new study reveals that a specific type of online exercise class could also help your back pain.
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Here’s why robots are running marathons in China — it could be the future

One of the latest futuristic and interesting happenings worldwide is the addition of robots participating in marathons in China.
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Which squatting technique is better for strengthening quads? New research is in

Researchers set out to determine if changing the width of your stance impacted the engagement of the quadriceps muscles.
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Get jacked arms and shoulders with bench dips

You can include bench dips on your upper body training days to target your triceps, shoulders, and chest.
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Setting the pace: Find out how long it really takes to walk a mile

Interested in starting a new fitness routine? Find out the average length of time it takes to walk a mile, how to increase your pace, and more
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Dumbbell shrugs: A powerful move for a stronger upper back

Dumbbell shrugs are a simple yet highly effective exercise to target your traps and help you build a more powerful upper back.
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Build muscular calves with standing calf raises

Standing calf raises strengthen your calf muscles and improve your overall physical performance, balance, stability, and jumping power.
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Is there more muscle damage after intense workouts as you age? Research is in

While this was a small study performed on elite athletes, it’s encouraging that as you age, you can still recover from intense workouts.
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The top squat variations to level up your fitness routine

Some squats are better suited for beginners, and others might emphasize the glutes or the quads a little more. Let’s look at the best squat variations.
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Study shows how many minutes and which type of exercise lowers blood pressure

It turns out that as little as five minutes per day is associated with lower blood pressure readings.
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This is why runners are picking up the pace with tempo runs

Tempo running is one of the tools that helps elite runners build enviable endurance and missile-speed.
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Your guide to walking lunges: Technique, tips, and benefits

You’ll power up those quads and major leg muscles while also working on your balance as you ‘walk’ forward in the lunge position.
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Can rest-pause training fuel muscle growth? Here’s what the science shows

Lifters and fitness buffs are swearing by rest-pause training to accelerate muscle growth.
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Does the popular 5×5 workout build muscle power? Here’s why you should try it.

With the 5x5 workout, the five reps with a heavy weight cause muscle tension and biological responses that drive muscle growth.
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Strengthen and sculpt your shoulders with these dumbbell exercises

Try these dumbbell shoulder exercises when you want to carve capped deltoid muscles, beef up your shoulders, and amplify your pressing power.
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Study shows walking this many minutes a day still provides health benefits

Even if you don’t have time for a long walk, research shows walking for just two minutes can help you regulate your blood sugar after a meal.
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Build grip strength with these effective training techniques

Building solid grip strength allows you to lift heavy weights in the gym and achieve your maximum potential.
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Hyrox is a popular competitive indoor fitness event — What are the benefits?

Hyrox is a global functional fitness race that's 50% running and 50% functional workout stations
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The best belly fat exercises: Add these to your fitness routine

These are the best belly fat exercises to trim the waistline, strengthen your core, and improve your overall fitness
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Studies reveal how long and which type of exercise boosts brain power

You might accomplish more at work if you boost your mood and cognition with the power of exercise.
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What are the different types of exercise? Essential workouts to know

Your ultimate guide to the different types of exercise, from HIIT and circuit training to stretching and cardio
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Can a human overtake a horse in a long-distance race? Here’s the theory.

A paleoanthropologist proposed that certain evolutionary adaptations allow humans to run long distances and even outrun horses
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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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Does a SkiErg machine mimic skiing? Why are superheroes like Thor using it?

Fitness trainers, influencers, and superhero movie stars like Chris Hemsworth are all stepping up onto the SkiErg machine and seeing results.
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These exercises will give you the boulder shoulders you want

Strong boulder shoulders help form the upper part of the desirable V-shape physique; here are the top exercises to add to your routine