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...
Checkers has just launched a range of #ReadyToChef meal kits. Basically, it’s your dinner in a cardboard box with a recipe card...
Don't know which foundation formula is best for youy? We help you take the guess work out of choosing the right foundation for your face. The post Which Foundations Will Best Suit Your Face Instantly appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
When something's very clearly off—like if your poop is pencil-thin and kinda stringy-looking—it's alarming AF. The post Please Tell Me It’s Normal To Have Stringy Poop appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
If sleep doth evade you like your office crush, you're not alone. But there are a few hard-working sleepytime products that'll help you drift off, for real. The post The Best Sleepytime Products That’ll Take You To La-La Land STAT appeared first on Women's Health.Powered by WPeMatico...
At the upcoming Mr. Olympia, fans in attendance will have the chance to vote and influence the results. At the pre-judging on Friday, Sept. 14, and at the following day’s finals, those at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas will be given access, via their mobile devices, to enable them to vote on the outcome of...
WE SURVEY THE FIRST HALF-CENTURY OF MR. OLYMPIAS WITH TWEETLIKE ADVICE FROM THE WINNER OF EACH CONTEST On September 19, 1965, a standing-room-only crowd of 2,500 rabid fans in the Brooklyn Academy of Music screamed as Larry Scott was (literally) crowned the...
Matt Winkelmeyer / GettyThe busiest man in Hollywood is about to get a little busier. Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is set to star in The King, an “epic-sized” film from director Robert Zemeckis that will follow the story of Hawaiian king Kamehameha, according to Deadline. The film is based on a script by Randall Wallace, who...
A few months ago, I explored the benefits and applications of cold therapy. Today, I’m going to talk about the benefits and applications of heat therapy—one of the most ubiquitous and ancestral therapies in the history of humankind. You name a culture and—as long as they didn’t live in perpetual tropical heat—they probably had some...
2018 MGM & Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.The Rocky and Creed film franchises have become iconic since the first Rocky hit theaters in 1976, but now Rocky Balboa and Adonis Creed are stepping into the video game world in Creed: Rise to Glory. In the virtual reality video game, players step into the ring as Creed...
Break through your diet plateau and kick your metabolism into overdrive with this four-week meal plan.Here’s the deal, carbs are good for pretty much one thing — providing energy. And let’s face it, going too long without them can take your workouts from awesome to crummy and leave you feeling like a certified couch potato....