11 Unexpected Benefits of Low-Impact Workouts
As popular as plyometrics are — especially for home workouts — low-impact activities like swimming, cycling and weightlifting are often touted for their joint-friendly properties. But low-impact
How to Improve Your Confidence on a Bike
Lots of people are starting to bike in record numbers. And anyone who has ridden a bike knows there is plenty to worry about. From heavy traffic to high downhill speeds to potholes, knowing what
Your Do-Anywhere 1-Week Bodyweight Workout Guide
Don’t have access to weights and machines at a gym? Not feeling like leaving your living room today? No problem! Not only can bodyweight exercises build muscle, but moving your body through spac
Easy Solutions to Typical Running Aches and Pains
Sure, tight hamstrings, sore quads, maybe even stiff calves are expected after a tough run. What’s not necessarily predictable is a sore left shoulder or a knot in your lower back that just won’
Why Cycling Makes Walking Easier as We Age
Whether cycling is your primary mode of transportation, your preferred exercise or just something you do on occasion for fun, there’s no denying the health benefits of riding a bike. The low-imp
What’s a Better Workout: Walking or Running?
Deciding to lace up your shoes and get out the door to exercise is half the battle, whether you’re looking to lose weight, get stronger or support your overall health. Still, you might wonder wh
Dumbbells Versus Kettlebells Versus Bands
There’s more than one way to work out. Cardio, yoga, HIIT and powerlifting are distinctly different disciplines, but each is an effective means of moving your body, getting in shape, and maintai
The Ironic Link Between Running and Bone Health
When people picture runners, two stereotypes come to mind: First, the ultra-fit, runner who’s in optimal health and seemingly unstoppable; the runner who’s still going to be racing marathons in
The Health Benefits of Walking and Higher Step Counts
You may have heard walking 10,000 steps per day is the holy grail. While it’s a great goal, especially if you’ve been sedentary, it’s actually an arbitrary number that isn’t right for everyone.
How to Run For Long-Term Improvement
Improvement takes time. It’s all too easy to get lured into the kind of training that appears to be the magical secret of running faster when the real answer to stronger running is much more fun
