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When you’re getting started with indoor cycling, taking time to become familiar with the movement isn’t the only necessary adjustment. There can be a learning curve in terms of the…

Of all the items on the workout menu, the most often ignored is probably the cooldown. And it’s understandable: You’ve warmed up, done some strength work, and cranked out some…

Obesity has become a growing concern worldwide, as it increases the risk of serious health issues like heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. As people search for effective ways…

You already know that stretching is important. It improves flexibility and mobility (one of the key components of fitness) and reduces the risk of injury. And if you don’t stretch,…

High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) has been dominating the fitness world for years. Fitness enthusiasts praise it for its efficiency and calorie-burning potential. However, not everyone thrives on intense workouts. That…

The intensity of exercise plays a crucial role in determining its impact on fitness, weight loss, and overall health. Whether someone is looking to burn calories, build endurance, or improve…

Burn calories while you sleep! It sounds like a bogus claim designed to rope you into the latest quick-fix diet program. However, the concept of burning calories while sleeping isn’t…

Think about how committed you are to your job. You show up. You do what’s expected. Maybe you even put in a little more effort because you want to get…

If you’re tired of doing the same ab circuit over and over, standing ab exercises can help you mix up your workouts. “They are a great way to add variety…

There are many good reasons to pick up running. It’s beginner-friendly and requires zero equipment, and the benefits of running extend far beyond the asphalt or treadmill. So why don’t…

Build the body you’ve always wanted, become mentally unstoppable, and discover what it’s like to be in control of your results with DIG DEEPER, the first-ever weightlifting program from Super…

Short on time but still expect fast results? BODi LAVA is your 20-minute solution. Super Trainer Elise Joan is bringing the heat and intensity in her most cutting-edge program yet….

Some muscles are like fashion trends. Their owners flaunt them, dress to feature them, and post about them. Different muscles can lurch in and out of fashion depending on the…

Stretching is an integral part of any workout routine. Greater flexibility enables us to become more resistant to injury while gaining strength, but most people only know about two types of stretches:…

Despite all the noble reasons to strength train — increasing your bone density, metabolic rate, and mood — it’s OK if you’re motivated by more superficial goals, like growing some…

If you think slogging half-heartedly to the gym or casually going through the motions of a home routine are enough to torch meaningful calories, you may want to sit down….

Indoor cycling isn’t as complicated a workout as, say, weightlifting or calisthenics — you’re seated, and there’s essentially one basic motion. So how much can go wrong? Plenty. There’s significant…

No pain, no gain? Not when it comes to blisters. These small pockets of clear fluid under the skin may seem harmless, but they’re anything but — they can even…

Want to know how to identify a fitness pro who’s knowledgeable and trustworthy? Ask them how much muscle you can gain in a month. If they give you any answer other than “it depends,”…

A common piece of equipment you’ll see gym-goers wear is a weightlifting belt. They come in a variety of materials and styles — ranging from nylon belts with hook-and-loop closures…

If you’re dripping in sweat after a workout, you know it’s time to rehydrate. But before you reach for your water bottle, it’s important to understand exactly what sweat is…

A supportive pair of shoes is the first item on most lists of essential workout gear, so how did barefoot training become popular? Look down and around, and you’re bound…

When you think about ballet, the first thing that might come to mind is beauty, grace, and maybe a tutu. While ballet is all of that, it’s also a sport…

If you’re chasing specific fitness results, you may wonder whether working out twice a day will help you achieve them twice as fast. Once a relic of high school sports…

Whether you’re loading a barbell on your back, racking a kettlebell over your shoulder, or just warming up with bodyweight squats, one question remains a constant: What is the proper squat depth?…

Many men skip physical activity due to work or family commitments, lack of interest, age, or injuries or illness. However, it’s essential to remember that doing some physical activity is…

Navigating the world of fitness often starts with a simple step into the gym—a place where ambitions take physical form, and transformations begin. For many women, understanding the unique demands…

Commencing a journey to decrease body fat often centres around one key element: workouts. While many individuals ponder whether exercise alone can suffice for fat loss, it remains an integral…

In the health and fitness space, there are a number of fearsome ideological match-ups: cardio vs strength training, plant vs animal protein, the front squat vs back squat. Among these titanic topics,…

Unless you’re already a trained gymnast, bar muscle-ups are one of the most challenging bodyweight movements you can attempt. In addition to requiring significant core and upper-body strength, muscle-ups demand excellent…

If your goal is to PR a marathon, climb a mountain, or crush your coworkers in the annual office plank competition, you need to understand type 1 muscle fibers and how…

In the 1940s, a University of Houston professor named William Sheldon coined the concept that all humans fall into one of three body types, or somatotypes. It was bold. It was…

A contrast bath (or contrast water therapy) is a technical term for a hot bath, followed by a cold bath, followed by a hot bath, then a cold bath (repeated…

One of the perks of being a serious endurance athlete is that you can pork out with impunity. All of that training burns major calories, which is why you can…

Zone 2 cardio puts the “steady” in “steady-state cardio.” It’s not flashy like high-intensity interval training (HIIT) or dramatic like bonking, yet it deserves just as much attention. Zone 2…

A weighted vest might be the workout tool that your workouts have been missing. Because they’re wearable, they can add resistance to almost any exercise you perform — like calisthenics…

Picture a gymnast performing a floor routine. Their options for movement are almost infinite — they can run, flip, cartwheel, leap, or twist. Any move they make, however, can be…

There are only so many hours (um, minutes) in the day you’re going to devote to exercise, we get it. So when you make the time to work out, you…

Push-up variations abound, from modifying by elevating your hands to dialing up the challenge by adding plank jacks. One particularly valuable (and quite challenging) variation is the archer push-up. Not…