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Expert Answers: Benefits of Eccentric Weightlifting
Our expert explains the benefits of isolating the negative while strength-training.
Expert Answers: Arched Backs and Bench Pressing
Though it may look odd, an arched back can actually enhance your bench pressing performance. Consider these ideas if you want to change up your form.
Expert Answers: What’s Better — Cardio or Strength First?
Do you know how to time your cardio versus strength workouts? Here’s what our expert recommends.
Expert Answers: What Should I Eat Before and After Exercising?
Our expert offers options for better pre- and postworkout meals for your running, biking, HIIT, and strength training workouts.
Strategies to Find More Inspiration — and Motivation — to Workout
Low on motivation? These four tips will get you to – and through – your workout with ease.
What is Mental Performance Training?
Using visualization and meditation techniques, mental performance training helps you to set goals and overcome obstacles, such as negative thinking, to achieve optimal performance. It can also help you to prepare mentally for high-pressure situations.
11 Common Fitness Beliefs Explained
Your trainer tells you one thing. The Internet says another. And your workout partner says they’re both wrong. It’s time to get the straight scoop on prevalent fitness adages.
A Better Way to Roll Your Yoga Mat
Our founding editor offers a quick, simple technique that will keep your mat cleaner and in better shape.
Expert Answers: Understanding Weightlifting Terms
Our expert answers your fitness question on parlance used in the weight room.
Overcoming Gymtimidation
Anxiety about being judged in the gym can lead to a fear of working out at all. Rejoice instead in what you can do.
Fitness Fix: Weak Side-Butt
Use these moves to strengthen your gluteus medius and minimus and create stability in your hips.
Expert Answers: Why You Get Winded Climbing Stairs
There’s a reason walking up a flight of stairs is challenging — even for fit individuals. Here’s what the research tells us.
How Exercise Decreases Inflammation
We know food can make a difference in lowering chronic inflammation, but regular activity also plays an important role. Here are some helpful tips on how to make exercise work for you.
Expert Answers: Training Logs to Try
Keeping a training log can help you see the results of your efforts. Here are a few tips to consider, and some favorite trackers to check out.
The Workout: Kettlebells 2.0 (Video)
See how this innovative new method of using kettlebells engages your body and mind in unexpected ways.
The Multiplanar Kettlebell Workout
This innovative new method of using kettlebells engages your body and mind in unexpected ways.
5 Ways to Bring On Play
Inspire your next workout with these strategies for incorporating more fun.
Expert Answers: Eating Before Early-Morning Workouts
How should you fuel before your a.m. fitness session? Our expert has some tips.
How a Walk in the Woods Can Lift Your Spirits
Mounting evidence suggests that spending time in nature can offer a boost to your mood.
How Does Play Make Fitness More Effective?
Incorporating fun into your workout can make it more inspiring and effective — just like when you were a kid.
Expert Answers: Non-Running Exercises to Increase Your Speed
Our expert has tips to get you moving faster and more efficiently.