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The Workout: The Cardio Challenge
By Lauren BedoskyThis HIIT routine reimagines the treadmill jog, burning fat and building endurance in a quick workout.
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The Push-Pull Workout
By Lauren BedoskyEven out your pushes and pulls with this fat-burning, muscle-buildling, full-body workout.
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Two-for-One Kettlebells
By Lauren BedoskyThis full-body routine can flip from fat-burning to strength – building — simply by switching up your tempo and rep range.
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What is Protein Pacing?
By Lauren BedoskyMany professional athletes eat protein at regular intervals of the day — but protein pacing is beneficial for everyone.
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Does Having Sore Muscles Mean I Had a Good Workout?
By Lauren BedoskyThere are several reasons why you might feel muscle soreness — but workout quality is not one of them.
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New Tabata Routines
By Lauren BedoskyA personal trainer offers several suggestions to spice up your Tabata workout — plus, a four-move Tabata workout.
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Choosing a Plant-Based Protein Powder
By Lauren BedoskyThe best option might be a blend of pea and rice proteins. Here’s why.
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Expert Answers: Is It Possible to Get Leaner and Stronger at the Same Time?
By Lauren BedoskyIt’s possible — but the fitter you are, the harder it might be.
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Fitness Fix: Refine Your Row
By Lauren BedoskyHere’s a step-by-step guide to improving your bent-over and inverted rows.
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Expert Answers: Breathing Tips for Swimming
By Lauren BedoskyThe first step to breathing better in the water? Breathing better out of the water.
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Expert Answers: What’s an Easier Way to Track My HRV?
By Lauren BedoskyMeasuring heart rate variability (HRV) used to involve a doctor’s visit. Now you can use smartphone applications to measure, track, and evaluate HRV on your own.
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Expert Answers: How Do I Choose the Right Style of Yoga for Me?
By Lauren BedoskySeeking a vigorous workout, total relaxation, or increased flexibility? Finding your yoga type depends on your end goal.
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Expert Answers: Is it Safe to Exercise Barefoot at the Gym?
By Lauren BedoskySure — if it’s done correctly. Here are some tips.
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Mix Up Your Grip
By Lauren BedoskyTry these five alternatives to the standard overhand grip to make your pull-up work for you.
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Expert Answers: How Does Alcohol Affect My Workout?
By Lauren BedoskyWondering if you should hit the gym after a drink or two? Here’s what the research says.
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Expert Answers: Exercises for Sore, Tight Hands
By Lauren BedoskyTry these quick 30-second stretches to relieve achy hands and forearms.
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Expert Answers: 4 Steps to Your First Pull-Up
By Lauren BedoskyStruggling to master the unassisted pull-up? Here are four steps to get you there.
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Expert Answers: 4 Exercises for Pain-Free Pushups
By Lauren BedoskyLearn how to fix wrist and shoulder pain when performing a pushup.
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Expert Answers: Assessing Baseline Fitness Level
By Lauren BedoskyNew to exercising? Before you begin, our expert recommends these tests to assess where you are now.
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Expert Answers: How BCAAs Boost Health
By Lauren BedoskyCurious about BCAAs? Our expert explains what they’re good for — and how to right-size your intake.
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Expert Answers: Arched Backs and Bench Pressing
By Lauren BedoskyThough 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.