Dave Kotinsky / GettyYou already know that Hafþór Júlíus Björnsson, aka Thor Björnsson, aka "The Mountain" from Game of Thrones, is strong. He was literally crowned the World’s Strongest Man in 2018, after all. But the hulking actor’s presence on Instagram will make sure that you never forget how strong he really is. In a post...
Daniel Zuchnik/WireImageLast year’s Baywatch movie might not have won any Oscars, but you don’t play a lifeguard in that flick unless you’re in phenomenal shape. So we were psyched to catch up with actress Alexandra Daddario—whom you might also know from San Andreas, American Horror Story, and, well, Instagram—to quiz her about all things training,...
As we move toward September, we might be thinking of Labor Day parties or fall tailgating weekends—events perfect for a barbecue spread. But when you’re eating Primal, keto or otherwise low-carb, traditional barbecue fare isn’t always the ideal choice. Even when you’re throwing a party centered on grilled meat, it’s all too easy for carbs...
Sneaky things you’re doing regularly could be making you age faster. Find out what they are and learn how to tweak your habits to be more age-friendly.Nobody wants to age any faster than they have to. Surprisingly, though, things you do, perhaps even daily, could be adding years to your life, even making you look...
Can’t squat ass to grass? Deadlifting strength stalled? The problem could lie below — way below.When I started lifting weights, I entered the gym as a 16-year ballet dancer with plenty of plantar flexion (pointed toes) and zero dorsiflexion (flexing ability). While this was great for executing pirouettes, it was problematic when it came to...
Strengthen, sculpt and burn all at once with this ab-and-cardio combo workout.Savvy exercisers know that achieving a six-pack requires a combination of ab-centric resistance training and an intensive cardio program (as well as a clean diet). But can you blend cardio and strength work together in the interest of efficiency? Samantha Carmean, CSCS, SFG, PN,...
Artiga Photo / GettyCardio doesn't just have to be performed on a treadmill or a spin bike. In fact, you can burn a lot more calories and launch your heart rate into the stratosphere by incorporating metabolic training tools. “Using equipment like battle ropes, tires, sledgehammers, sleds, and plyo boxes recruits a large amount of muscles,...
I often feel that side plank or Vasisthasana has become the burpee of yoga. On one hand, it’s so, so good for you. On the other hand, the minute students in class realize that the next pose is side plank, there’s usually a sea of groans or at least a bunch of not-so-happy faces. Granted,...
If your hips are killing you, you probably spend a lot of time sitting—in the car, at work, on that bike seat—which puts your hips in constant "flexion". The post Hip Flexor Pain Is Basically The Worst — But You CAN Fix It appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...