Hating on the fitness industry, especially so-called “fitness influencers,” seems to be the “in” these days. Prominent fitness professionals themselves hate on the industry; researchers have concluded “[…] that viewing fitspiration models on Instagram was more likely to lower self-perceived sexual attractiveness among women […],” and the New York Times published an article titled “Most […]
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Our gym’s cross trainer and treadmills have a program called “fat burning.” Whenever I instruct a new member in our gym on how to use the machines, I passionately educate them about why most programs they see on the cardio machines are useless, especially the fat-burning program. We are a women ‘s-only gym, and while
Imagine there was an exercise that would solve 99% of the problems caused by your sedentary lifestyle. An exercise that strengthens your weak back gives you an aesthetic ass and makes your abs pop. An exercise that simultaneously builds strength, power, flexibility, and endurance. And what if said exercise was easy to learn and had
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The fitness world is filled with half-truths, myths, and bro-science passed down from one generation of fitness enthusiasts to the next. One of those myths is that you can’t build muscle with kettlebells. Even seasoned personal trainers argue that kettlebells are too light to be a valid muscle-building implement and that exposing your body to
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Before I started kettlebell training, I was at war with my body. I also didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life and felt disconnected from the people around me. I had just quit my promising career in climate change research because I was disappointed that science had become a political instrument. I
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“Winning is more fun than fun is fun” – Ed Mylett With a big smile, the race director welcomed me in the finish area after 24:01:37 (24 hours, 01 minutes, 37 seconds). I was relieved and happy. I had done it. I had successfully completed my 2nd 24-hour race. But I didn’t just finish. I
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“Do you even know how well you race?” A woman approached me in the dark. It was just after 10 pm, and the night’s darkness had enveloped the motocross track where I and 49 other runners had set out 12 hours earlier to complete as many 2 km loops as possible within 24 hours. Each
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Most of us are sitting too much. Yes, even if you are an avid gym-goer, running enthusiast, or yoga lover. Just think about it. How often do you go to the gym, or are otherwise active? Unless you are a professional athlete or have a job that requires you to be on your feet all
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The kettlebell is undoubtedly the most versatile training tool ever invented. With just one piece of equipment, you can train for endurance, strength, mobility, and muscular development. Because of their small size, kettlebells are also a perfect option for people who prefer to workout from the comfort of their homes. Even if you have a
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I didn’t recognize the woman in the mirror. The eyes staring back at me were sunken, and the dark circles underneath them contrasted with the white of my skin. My lips were chapped. “Damn, you look tired,” I said aloud as I turned away from the hotel’s bathroom mirror and towards the shower. My body
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