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4 Tips for Smarter (and Safer!) Winter Runs, Straight From Coaches By Emily AbbateNovember 18, 2019 Come the holiday season, at-or-below freezing temperatures are just as prevalent as awkward family gatherings. But just because some days don’t have a forecast over 32 degrees Fahrenheit, doesn’t mean you have to shelve your workout routine. That’s right: It is…

How to Optimize Your Breathing During Workouts A few important tips to help you breathe easier. BY  EMILY ABBATE October 30, 2019 Tempura/Getty Images By this point, you’re probably down with the idea that you’ve gotta invest in yourself for a solid workout. You’ve got the clothes that wick, you’ve even splurged for a Theragun…

RECOVER NATURALLY WITH FOAM ROLLING Foam rolling explained by a Doctor of Physical Therapy. CONTRIBUTOR: DANIEL GIORDANO, PT, DPT, CSCS Over the past decade, researchers have provided many studies correlating prolonged sitting with shoulder, neck, and back pain.When you’re in pain, moving may be the last thing you would want to do. However, movement may…

 

 

 

 

 

Why Swimming Is the Best Early Morning Workout I Wake Up at 5 a.m. to Go Swimming — Here’s Why It’s Worth It October 23, 2019 by VICTORIA MOORHOUSE Twice a week, I begrudgingly roll out of bed at 4:45 a.m., shimmy on a swimsuit with my eyes half shut, and head to the pool for…

7 Bench Press Mistakes Hindering Your Progress in the Gym By Bojana Galic October 24, 2019 If you’re looking for a move that can strengthen basically your entire upper body, the bench press is it. And while the motion seems pretty simple, it’s fairly easy to mess up, which can hinder your progress and even leave you…

8 of the Best Stretches for Your Hip Flexors by LOCKE HUGHES  UPDATED 10/25/19 Wake up, work at a desk, walk around or maybe fit in a workout, then sit again all evening. Sound familiar? If so, you’re definitely not alone—and you’re likely experiencing tight hips as a result. The reason: Sitting for prolonged periods, without…

CELEBRITY Why Lady Gaga Won’t Stop Taking Ice Baths An expert breaks down how ice baths help the singer’s body recover after performing. BY  LEAH PRINZIVALLI AND MARCI ROBIN October 22, 2019 (C)Kevin Mazur Lady Gaga is many things: Haus Laboratories founder, Oscar-nominated actress, Italian girl from New York. But as anyone who’s been to her Las Vegas show…