11 of Our Best Fitness Hacks of 2021 So Far
Photo: Leszek Glasner (Shutterstock) If there is one piece of fitness advice I would like to leave you with, it…
How to Take a Holistic Approach to Preventing Running Injuries
Photo: WAYHOME studio (Shutterstock) Running injuries are common. So common, in fact, that an estimated 50 percent of runners get…
Why You Shouldn’t Trust the Numbers on Weight Machines
Photo: Podushko Alexander (Shutterstock) Why can you do 250 pounds on the leg press at your usual gym, but only…
Put Some Fucking Weight on the Bar
Photo: Leszek Glasner (Shutterstock) The point of lifting weights is to challenge your body, such that your body rises to…
How to Strength Train Faster, According to Science
Photo: Khakimullin Aleksandr (Shutterstock) If you struggle to find enough time to exercise, you’re not alone. Even though effective workouts…
How and Why to Do Barbell Squats
Illustration: Sam Woolley Squats are one of the very best exercises for your legs, and nearly everybody who lifts heavy…
When Do You Need a Weightlifting Belt?
Weightlifting belts can be fantastic performance boosters, but they’re very commonly misunderstood—and often misused. So let’s break down what lifting…
Does the Cardio ‘Interference Effect’ Really Slow Your Gains?
Photo: Stefanovic Mina (Shutterstock) Cardio and strength training are both important to your fitness, a fact that I have always…
How to Set Goals in the Weight Room Beyond Heavier Weights
Photo: Vladimir Sukhachev (Shutterstock) Just as speed is not the only way to make progress in running, adding weight to…
How Runners Can Begin Strength Training
Too often, runners try to improve by focusing exclusively on their running. They attempt faster workouts, higher mileage, speedier overall…