Here’s disturbing news for all health enthusiasts – the same gadget you trust to monitor your health may be hiding a silent threat that can slowly seep through your skin and affect your well-being. Scientists are warning about the dangers of many fitness trackers and smartwatch bands. Recent test conducted by a research team at […]
Weighted vest training is experiencing a renaissance. Social media posts AND sneakers they promote them as a potential strategy for improving fitness and health. Exercising with extra weight attached to your body is nothing new. This idea was used with soldiers many centuries, if not millennia – think about long hikes with a heavy backpack. […]
Calisthenics, an exercise program that has been around for centuries, has experienced a huge renaissance in recent years – in part because of its simplicity and effectiveness. Stars incl Chris Hemsworth AND Jamie Foxx I swear by this style of training and it has been used at least since then ancient greek times. Common calisthenics […]
Flat tummies without endless hours at the gym – sounds like a dream, right? Well, dream bodies aren’t just for those who dedicate their entire lives to physical fitness. Even Jenna Rizzo, a fitness trainer for young women who has devoted nearly a decade of her life to staying in shape, admits that she considers […]
Consistency is key when it comes to getting in shape. After all, you can’t get fit if you don’t put in the work in the gym. But are there any benefits to doing the same workout day after day? Some influencers say yes – saying that doing it exactly the same training for years was […]
Most modern fitness trackers are wrist-worn electronic devices that track steps, overall physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep. They usually work with a smartphone app or website that allows you to track your progress over time using charts and numbers. Advanced fitness trackers can also record heart rate and GPS-related results such as route, speed […]
When it comes to physical fitness, most workouts focus on building muscle strength and definition. But our muscles are not the only structures in our body that help us lift, run, and perform most of our daily tasks. Our tendons are a crucial but overlooked part of our musculoskeletal system – they play just as […]