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Do Squats Make Your Butt Look Bigger?

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; June 27, 2022

Squats are having a moment on social media right now, often tagged with phrases like #bootygains or #squatbooty. Is it true? Do squats make your butt look bigger? The answer...

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How to Avoid Getting Nauseous When You Exercise

By Paige Smith; June 8, 2022

You’re halfway through a three-mile run, intense Pilates class, or round of your weight circuit when — suddenly — you’re feeling nauseous. Despite your best intentions to...

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How to Do a Figure 4 Stretch

By Stepfanie Romine; June 7, 2022

Tight hips can be a real pain in the behind, but the figure 4 stretch can improve flexibility and mobility in your hips, glutes, and piriformis—a...

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Wait… This Is How Many Calories You Can Burn Swimming?!

By Brittany Risher Englert; June 7, 2022

Michael Phelps said that he ate between 8,000 and 10,000 calories per day at his peak. It’s not a crazy thing to wonder how someone...

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How Many Calories Do You Burn Walking?

By Meagan Francis; June 7, 2022

Walking for exercise is inexpensive, accessible, and easy on the body. But if you’ve tried to research the number of calories burned walking a mile, you’ve...

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Did Your Workout Routine Get Derailed? Follow These 8 Tips to Get Back on the Wagon

By Paige Smith; June 7, 2022

Sticking to a regular exercise routine can be challenging, even in the best of circumstances. But when life gets busy or if you happen to get injured,...

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Presidential Physical Fitness Test: Can You Pass It Now?

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; June 7, 2022

If your school days are behind you, you probably remember a gym-class rite of passage: the Presidential Physical Fitness Test. For all of you folks...

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What Is Aerobic Capacity and How Can You Improve It?

By Kate Bayless; June 7, 2022

Ever wonder how fit you really are? There are multiple ways to get an idea of your current fitness level — like tracking your reps,...

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The Best Stretches for Every Part of Your Body

By Kara Wahlgren; June 3, 2022

Stretching is underrated. Sure, it may not torch calories or build muscle — but a good stretch can benefit your fitness routine in so many...

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The Benefits of Active Recovery

By Stepfanie Romine; May 10, 2022

When it comes to crushing your goals and becoming your best self, what you do to recover from exercise can be as important as your...

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Can a Low-Impact Workout Help You Hit Your Goals?

By Kara Wahlgren; May 3, 2022

Low-impact exercise may not get as much hype as explosive, leave-it-all-on-the-mat workouts. But a low-impact workout is still an effective way to burn fat, build...

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What to Know About Metabolic Conditioning

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; May 5, 2022

If you’ve heard of metabolic conditioning — or metcon — it’s probably in the context of a class that offers circuit training as a way to build strength,...

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8 Cycling Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Workout

By Elizabeth Millard; March 10, 2022

When it comes to cycling tips, there’s always more to learn. Whether you’re just starting a routine of indoor cycling or mixing indoor and outdoor...

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Do Knee Bands Really Work?

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; January 25, 2022

You’ve seen them on everyone from professional athletes to friends and family members recovering from knee injuries. But can a knee support brace or knee band...

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The Benefits of Full-Body Workouts vs. Split Workouts

By Jenessa Connor, CPT; March 14, 2022

Our time, energy, and resources are limited, so it’s natural to want to know the best way to use them — especially when it comes...

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6 Ankle Stretches for Flexibility

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; November 12, 2021

Ignore ankle stretches at your peril. While most of us are only too happy to spend big chunks of workout time working showy muscles like...

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Do Massage Guns Really Work?

By Sabrina Tillman; October 25, 2021

Gentle, purposeful kneading of the muscles by a trained massage therapist can help to ease aches, increase blood flow, and lull you into a euphoric state...

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Strengthen Your Ankles With These 6 Easy Moves

By Andrew Heffernan CSCS, GCFP; October 25, 2021

When was the last time you gave your ankles some love? Do you even know how to strengthen ankles? If you’re like most people, the...