Should You Do Cardio Before or After Lifting Weights? Here’s the Definitive Answer
You arrive at the gym and find yourself at a familiar crossroads: Turn this way for the weight…
Why You Should Always Warm Up Before a Workout
In other words, because you won’t be continuously exercising at zone 2 for the next half hour as…
Somatotypes Explained: What’s an Ectomorph, Endomorph, and Mesomorph
Three years ago, I took it upon myself to radically change my diet—and, in turn, to see if…
What to Eat Before a Workout for Maximum Energy
When thinking about how to level up their fitness, the first question many people wonder is what to…
The Real-Life Diet of Lukas Gage, Who Gets a New Therapist Every 6 Months
At the end of Lukas Gage’s new memoir, I Wrote This for Attention, the TV star’s comatose grandmother’s…
Lunges or Squats: Which Are Better for Building Your Lower Body?
“The lunge is a super effective exercise that targets all the major muscle groups of your lower body,”…
Eight Ways to Fit Workouts Into Your Busy Schedule
Exercise is undoubtedly good for us—research shows that it can boost our mood, our memory, and our physical…
For the Best Fat-Burning Exercises, Slow and Sustainable Wins the Abs Race
There’s a (research-backed) rule of thumb that for the best fat burning potential, you should aim to reach…
You Should Be Doing Hamstring Stretches Every Day—Here’s Why (and 7 to Try)
2. Extend one leg out straight in front of you. 3. Place your hands on the thigh of…
Flexibility Is a Key to Longevity. Here’s How to Improve Yours, According to Experts
If your fitness routine includes a mix of cardio and strength training, you may assume you have your…