Weightlifting in one form or another has been around for as long as people have been trying to get physically stronger. It’s one of the most basic ways to build muscle, with a relatively low investment needed. It’s also a form of exercise where it is very easy to injure yourself. If you want to […]
It can be hard to keep up a proper exercise routine on a good day. For people with injuries and disabilities, it becomes extra difficult. That’s especially true when you have trouble with your knees. Knees are essential to our mobility, but their position and the amount of stress they often experience means they’re particularly
There are lots of different ways to exercise, and many involve using your feet. That can be a bit difficult if you have a condition like plantar fasciitis, which can make even taking a few small steps a painful experience. What exactly is plantar fasciitis, and what can we do to stop it from eroding
When it comes to aches and injuries, the human back sometimes seems to be in a category of its own. It doesn’t take much; just lying in bed slightly wrong or standing not quite right can be enough to end up in agony. What causes all this pain, and is there anything you can do
You clip a fitness tracker around your waist. You strap it around your wrist, either as a watch or a bracelet. What you probably haven’t done, at least before discovering the Oura Ring Generation 3, is slide it on your finger. This might be a more elegant way to wear a fitness tracker, but the
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Whether you like to run, pump iron in the gym, or swim the length of the pool, and whether you’re a boxer or a dancer, you’ve probably been told warming up is important. You’ve probably also been guilty of rushing or even skipping your warmup every now and then. It can be tempting to just
We talk a lot about all the things you need to do to improve your health and extend your longevity, but we don’t often mention breathing. After all, that’s something that most of us do automatically. If you meditate regularly, though, whether on its own or as part of yoga or martial arts, you’ll know
Most forms of exercise come with physical and mental benefits, and boxing is no exception. It’s training for your brain, potentially boosting your mood and self-confidence at the same time. There’s a reason humans have been enjoying this sport throughout our history. Boxing is one of the simplest forms of exercise. It may generally involve
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When we talk about exercise, we often hasten to tell you that it doesn’t have to be too strenuous. In fact, if you haven’t done a lot of exercise recently, we positively recommend starting slow. You don’t have to be running full speed to experience all sorts of benefits. Let’s look at what you can
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Wearable fitness trackers are one of the big things of the current wellness movement, and among those trackers, Fitbit is a big name. It’s constantly putting out new watches and other devices to help you monitor various indicators of fitness. So where exactly does the Versa 4 fit among the ranks? In many ways, the
