When it comes to functional strength training, some of the best exercises are the ones that carry over directly into your real-life movements. (Think: squats, which help you stand up from sitting on the toilet, and push-ups, which help you press yourself up and out of bed.) Step-ups are another perfect example. Every time you […]
Picture this: It’s a beautiful Saturday morning and on your calendar is a workout you’ve been itching to knock out. But come your 7 a.m. wakeup call, you have a nagging headache that you just can’t kick. It begs the question: Is it safe to push through your workout as planned, even with a headache, […]
Sciatica Series: Total Gym Exercises for Long-Term Relief Part 3 of 3: Core Strength + Spinal Mobility Maria Sollon, MS, CSCS, PES Don’t let your spine get on your nerves! Take action with this 3-Part Sciatica Series that will have your body feeling long-term relief in no time! When it comes to sciatica relief, it’s […]
Hip thrusts are a go-to for glute building, but they aren’t the only exercise that can help you get gains in your upper legs and booty. In fact, while the hip thrust is one of the more well-known glute exercises, it’s not even necessarily the most effective. And, because it requires a barbell, it’s also […]
The race was underway—a five-miler along the New Jersey coast with basically no elevation change on a beautiful 55-degree morning. It was the perfect day. I was running comfortably, picking up the pace as I crossed the one-mile mark when I heard a terrible noise behind me. It was the honking, gasping, wheezing sound of […]