Key Takeaways Especially with all the stigma about aging and exercise, starting an exercise routine as an adult in your 60s or later may feel intimidating or downright impossible. But in reality, ... Continue Reading
The Best Interval Training Workouts to Level Up Your Cardio
Even if you live and breathe for barbells and weight plates, cardiovascular training has got to play a role in your program. Not only does it support your aerobic system for general health, but it also ... Continue Reading
What VO2 Max Really Says About Your Fitness Level
RHR, HRmax, SpO2, HRV, VO2 max—can the cardiovascular alphabet soup get any thicker?! There are seemingly endless metrics to track and (helpful though they may be), all those acronyms and numbers can get ... Continue Reading
The 3 Best Jump Rope Workouts, From a Personal Trainer and World-Class Fighter
You've seen the inspirational training montages. If they're even remotely related to a boxer (Creed, anyone), you'll be sure to see a whole lot of jump rope workouts right in there with chain pull-ups, ... Continue Reading
Threshold Run: What Is It, When To Do It, and How To Optimize It
“Threshold” is likely a term you’re familiar with if you have a running coach or are an advanced runner. If that’s not you…welcome to the mix. The short story? Threshold training is an important component ... Continue Reading
How Long Is a Half Marathon? Plus Tips for Your First Half Marathon
You liked your first couch-to-5K a lot more than you expected to. You trained for your 10K with much aplomb, and now you’re ready to take on your first half marathon. But it’s…how long, exactly? Here, I’ll ... Continue Reading
Do You Have Proper Walking Form? Probably. A Physical Therapist Makes Sure
Let’s get one thing straight from the jump — there’s no one walking form to rule them all. From folks with scoliosis to people of all body shapes, sizes, and abilities, there are as many ways to walk as ... Continue Reading
How Many Miles Is a Marathon? An Expert Running Coach Helps You Prepare for Every One of Them
You know a marathon is long—come on, even non-runners know that. But how long is long, exactly? When you’re preparing for the biggest run of your life, the proverbial devil is in the details. To help ... Continue Reading
How Many Miles Is a 5K? A Running Coach Teaches You How to Stay Efficient During All of Them
Of all the running races you’re likely to be reading about online, the 5K is one of the least demanding—and least intimidating. Sure, it’s tough, but it’s for good reason that there are plenty of ... Continue Reading
An Elite Ultra-Marathoner & Powerlifter Explains How To Stay Fit While Traveling
Do you struggle to stay on top of your workout routine or diet while you travel? Don’t fret — you’re in good company. Even elite athletes need to make accommodations when they're on the move, including ... Continue Reading
Should You Run Slower to Get Faster? Yes. Your Guide to 80/20 Running
It’s not that you mindlessly follow whatever fitness trend pops up on your feed. But when an intriguing idea comes along, you’ve got to take a look, right? So what’s the deal with 80/20 running? Can ... Continue Reading
The Top Benefits of Running, Plus Tips on How To Start
Key Takeaways: We know, we know, you might not like running. We didn’t either, but that was before we delved deeper into the many benefits of running and how running burns fat, builds muscle, and ... Continue Reading
The Best Jump Rope Workout for Beginners, Catered to Your Goals
Rocky. Ali. Creed. These boxing classics have a lot of throughlines. Grit, loyalty, devotion, family, intense training montages…and jump ropes. Lots of jump ropes. But your name doesn’t have to be ... Continue Reading
Supercharge Your Cardio With This Hill Running Workout From a Running Coach
If you’re only doing track or treadmill runs, you’re leaving gains on the table. Sure, you might throw some speed work in there. But when all your runs are on flat ground, there’s still more proverbial ... Continue Reading
The 5 Best Calf Stretches for Runners, Provided by a Personal Trainer
As a runner, you take excellent care of your feet. You’ve got the newest foot massager, the fanciest socks, and the best running shoes money can buy. But how much attention are you paying to the real ... Continue Reading
Running Fuel: How, What, and When to Eat For Optimal Performance, According to RDs
Some runners swear by fasted cardio. Others refuse to run without having a meal prior. Still others rely on energy gels to maintain performance. The truth, though, is that everyone is right and no one is ... Continue Reading
Should You Do Cardio or Weights First? Here’s What a CPT Says
No, running — even slow long-distance running — is not going to automatically eat away at your strength and ability to build muscle. The fears just aren’t backed up by science. Because yes, indeed, you can ... Continue Reading
Muscles Worked by the Rowing Machine, Plus How to Row Properly
So you’re trying to figure out which cardio machine fits best into your training plan. If you’re itching for a truly full-body cardio workout that will put pretty much all your muscles to use, might I ... Continue Reading
What Does It Take To Get Into Trail Running? An Ultrarunner Shares His Secrets
Feeling invulnerable after completing your first half marathon, you’ve hopped online and begun searching for a new challenge that’s worthy of your improved aerobic conditioning. Or maybe you’ve been ... Continue Reading
What Is the Average Running Speed? Plus Tips for Running Faster
You’ve been hard at work with your first 5K training plan, and it's clearly paying off. It used to take every ounce of your effort simply to make it through the 3.1-mile run without stopping, but now ... Continue Reading
Pilates for Beginners — Tips From a Personal Trainer, Plus a Workout to Get You Started
You can toss a barbell around like nobody’s business, sure. But how long can you last in a Pilates class? Pilates is a completely different challenge for most weight room warriors out there. When ... Continue Reading
How Long Is a Marathon? Plus, How to Train for Your First Marathon
The marathon is a legendary test of human endurance and resilience, and it may seem like everyone on your social feed is itching to complete one lately. If you’re ready to hop on the bandwagon and see what ... Continue Reading
What To Expect From Your First Bodybuilding Contest Prep, + Tips From 2 PhDs Who Compete
If you aspire to a career in bodybuilding, know that you can’t just waltz out on stage. Regardless of division, physique athletes dedicate months of their time to contest prep — the 10-to-20-ish-week ... Continue Reading
Opinion: Half Squats Are Better Than Full Squats (If You’re an Athlete)
When Thanos told Iron Man they were both “cursed with knowledge” in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War, you probably didn’t think their exchange also applied to you. Most people’s fitness journeys — including ... Continue Reading
